Car Shipping Companies in Visalia, CA
4 auto transporters are registered in Visalia 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 Visalia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Visalia
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 10
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 14 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 76 trucks
- Central Valley Auto Transport Inc, Strathmore
In short
4 auto transporters are registered in Visalia and 10 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 14 can haul across state lines. 6 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 Visalia
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
D & D Auto Transport
Legal name: Palomino
4740 W Sweet Ave, CA 93291
- USDOT
- 1387881
- MC number
- MC528415
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
- 2
Ant Auto Transport
CA 93291
- USDOT
- 2990658
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 3
Steve Lite Car Haul LLC
831 W Arlen Ct, CA 93277
- USDOT
- 4106057
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 4
J&J Auto Hauling
CA 93292
- USDOT
- 3371968
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Visalia
Nearest first, from Dinuba, Tulare, Strathmore, Fresno and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | J&J Auto Hauling LLC | Dinuba, CA | 4207898 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Evolution Auto Transport LLC | Dinuba, CA | 1943303 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Moes Auto Transport | Tulare, CA | 4158215 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Matias Auto Transport Inc | Tulare, CA | 3447483 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Steel Mule Auto Transportation LLC | Tulare, CA | 4453387 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Central Valley Auto Transport Inc | Strathmore, CA | 978079 | 76 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 24 mi | A A Pena Auto Transport LLC | Strathmore, CA | 4529380 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Westcoast Auto Transport | Fresno, CA | 2945696 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Rapid Auto Transportation | Fresno, CA | 3302253 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Fresno Auto Haulers LLC | Fresno, CA | 4423813 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Visalia: the main lanes
Distances from Visalia to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Visalia to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,848 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 203 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,020 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,522 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,701 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,684 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,814 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,786 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 Visalia
6 of the 14 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 162 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 18 of 107 vehicle inspections (16.8%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 142 driver inspections (2.1%, 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 |
| 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 |
| Moes Auto TransportTulare, CA · USDOT 4158215 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Tulare County
Visalia 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 Visalia and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Visalia streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 4 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 Visalia: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Visalia, CA?
4 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Visalia itself, and 10 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Dinuba, Tulare, Strathmore, Fresno and nearby). All 14 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 Visalia?
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 Visalia?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Visalia to New York City, NY is about 2,848 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 Visalia?
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 Visalia done at roadside inspections?
6 of the 14 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 162 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 18 of 107 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.