Car Shipping Companies in Tulare, CA
3 auto transporters are registered in Tulare with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 10 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety and insurance record.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Tulare to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Tulare
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 10
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 13 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 76 trucks
- Central Valley Auto Transport Inc, Strathmore
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Tulare and 10 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 13 can haul across state lines. 7 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Central Valley Auto Transport Inc's 76 trucks. Most people leaving Tulare County for another state go to Virginia (Census).
Auto transporters based in Tulare
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Moes Auto Transport
Legal name: Al-Haddad Investments LLC
2191 Bella Oaks Dr, CA 93274
- USDOT
- 4158215
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 2
Matias Auto Transport Inc
2510 Swanson Meadows Ave, CA 93274
- USDOT
- 3447483
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
- 3
Steel Mule Auto Transportation LLC
13819 Ave 232, CA 93274
- USDOT
- 4453387
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Tulare
Nearest first, from Visalia, Strathmore, Terra Bella, Dinuba and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Steve Lite Car Haul LLC | Visalia, CA | 4106057 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | D & D Auto Transport | Visalia, CA | 1387881 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Ant Auto Transport | Visalia, CA | 2990658 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | J&J Auto Hauling | Visalia, CA | 3371968 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Central Valley Auto Transport Inc | Strathmore, CA | 978079 | 76 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 17 mi | A A Pena Auto Transport LLC | Strathmore, CA | 4529380 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Mario Auto Transport | Terra Bella, CA | 2744215 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | J&J Auto Hauling LLC | Dinuba, CA | 4207898 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Evolution Auto Transport LLC | Dinuba, CA | 1943303 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | JT Auto Transport | Terra Bella, CA | 3724526 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Tulare: the main lanes
Distances from Tulare to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Tulare to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,854 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 187 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,027 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,521 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,698 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,690 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,812 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,792 mi | 6 days | — |
Drive time assumes a loaded car hauler averaging about 55 mph with legal rest; a shared truck also stops for the other cars on the deck, so door-to-door takes longer than the drive.
Roadside inspections: auto transporters near Tulare
7 of the 13 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 170 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 19 of 113 vehicle inspections (16.8%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 150 driver inspections (2.0%, against 10.3%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Auto Transport IncStrathmore, CA · USDOT 978079 | 150 | 18 of 97 | 1 of 131 |
| Mario Auto TransportTerra Bella, CA · USDOT 2744215 | 8 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 8 |
| Evolution Auto Transport LLCDinuba, CA · USDOT 1943303 | 4 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| J&J Auto HaulingVisalia, CA · USDOT 3371968 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Matias Auto Transport IncTulare, CA · USDOT 3447483 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Ant Auto TransportVisalia, CA · USDOT 2990658 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Tulare County
Tulare is in Tulare County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,456 people a year leaving Tulare County for another state, most often for Virginia (about 1,191), Florida (about 521) and Idaho (about 344), while about 2,336 (±794) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Pickup in Tulare and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Tulare streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 3 carriers based here will know which ones work. If the quote comes from a broker, ask which carrier's truck will come and open that USDOT number before pickup. Preparing the car and how car shipping is priced cover the rest.
More in California
654 listed auto transporters are based in California; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Tulare: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Tulare, CA?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Tulare itself, and 10 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Visalia, Strathmore, Terra Bella, Dinuba and nearby). All 13 hold active registrations with motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file. Brokers are registered separately and are not counted.
Who is the largest auto transporter near Tulare?
By reported fleet, Central Valley Auto Transport Inc in Strathmore, CA, with 76 trucks on its filing (USDOT 978079). Fleet size is self-reported and describes capacity, not care; read the record behind the number before you book.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Tulare?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Tulare to New York City, NY is about 2,854 miles), open or enclosed transport, the car's size and whether it runs, the season and direction, and how flexible your pickup window is. The pricing guide linked below explains each factor.
Will a car hauler pick up at my door in Tulare?
Usually as close as a 75-foot rig can legally and physically get. On narrow residential streets, in HOAs that bar commercial trucks, or where overhead lines are low, the driver will ask to meet at a wide lot nearby. Agree the meeting point when you book, not when the truck is idling.
How have car haulers near Tulare done at roadside inspections?
7 of the 13 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 170 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 19 of 113 vehicle inspections (16.8%), against 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally.
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows. Nobody pays for placement.