Car Shipping Companies in Valley Center, CA
1 auto transporter is registered in Valley Center with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 22 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 Valley Center to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Valley Center
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 22
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 23 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- G & Y Auto Transport and Towing, Hemet
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Valley Center and 22 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 23 can haul across state lines. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is G & Y Auto Transport and Towing's 2 trucks. Most people leaving San Diego County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in Valley Center
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Detellem Auto Transport
CA 92082
- USDOT
- 2719478
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Valley Center
Nearest first, from Escondido, Oceanside, Fallbrook, Temecula and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Detellem Auto Transport | Escondido, CA | 972767 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Nicholas Defilippis Auto Transport | Oceanside, CA | 2715322 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Mr G Car Transport LLC | Fallbrook, CA | 4138811 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Toor Auto Transport Inc | Oceanside, CA | 3393018 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Qat Auto Transport LLC | Temecula, CA | 4149185 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Hi-Tech Auto Transport LLC | Temecula, CA | 3152340 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Pac | San Diego, CA | 8954796 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Anm Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 3229576 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Maverick Auto Transport | Murrieta, CA | 3174902 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Platinum Auto Hauling LLC | Lakeside, CA | 3910231 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | G & Y Auto Transport and Towing | Hemet, CA | 3168073 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Steadfast Auto Transport | Hemet, CA | 2773121 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Castro Auto Transport LLC | Hemet, CA | 3400595 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Dudez Auto Transportation | Hemet, CA | 3137333 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Turn -N- Burn Auto Transport | Winchester, CA | 2811992 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | 4G's Auto Carriers LLC | Wildomar, CA | 3358453 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | G's Auto Transport LLC | Wildomar, CA | 3358536 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Tko Auto Trans LLC | Menifee, CA | 4576657 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | DH Auto Transport | Menifee, CA | 2851237 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Sports Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 987644 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | BJS Auto Transport | El Cajon, CA | 2679487 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Hamilton Exotic Auto Transport LLC | Menifee, CA | 3768639 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Valley Center: the main lanes
Distances from Valley Center to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Valley Center to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,803 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 105 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,989 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,363 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,510 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,621 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,636 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,734 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 Valley Center
9 of the 23 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 19 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 15 vehicle inspections (46.7%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 19 driver inspections (15.8%, against 10.3%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detellem Auto TransportEscondido, CA · USDOT 972767 | 5 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
| Castro Auto Transport LLCHemet, CA · USDOT 3400595 | 4 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Detellem Auto TransportValley Center, CA · USDOT 2719478 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| G's Auto Transport LLCWildomar, CA · USDOT 3358536 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Turn -N- Burn Auto TransportWinchester, CA · USDOT 2811992 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Hi-Tech Auto Transport LLCTemecula, CA · USDOT 3152340 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of San Diego County
Valley Center is in San Diego County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 94,916 people a year leaving San Diego County for another state, most often for Texas (about 10,200), Arizona (about 9,929) and Washington (about 6,772), while about 79,427 (±3,477) 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 Valley Center and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Valley Center streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 1 carrier 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 Valley Center: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Valley Center, CA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Valley Center itself, and 22 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Escondido, Oceanside, Fallbrook, Temecula, San Diego and nearby). All 23 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 Valley Center?
By reported fleet, G & Y Auto Transport and Towing in Hemet, CA, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3168073). 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 Valley Center?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Valley Center to New York City, NY is about 2,803 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 Valley Center?
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 Valley Center done at roadside inspections?
9 of the 23 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 19 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 15 vehicle inspections (46.7%), 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.