Car Shipping Companies in Wasco, CA
1 auto transporter is registered in Wasco with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 8 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 Wasco to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Wasco
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 0
- of 9 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Mario Auto Transport, Terra Bella
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Wasco and 8 more work within 30 miles; 0 of the 9 can haul across state lines. 4 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Mario Auto Transport's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Kern County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in Wasco
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Sonora Auto Transport LLC
1330 Via Barcelona Ct, CA 93280
- USDOT
- 3723450
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Wasco
Nearest first, from Mc Farland, Shafter, Bakersfield, Terra Bella and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | Rivera Auto Transport LLC | Mc Farland, CA | 3518481 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Brand Auto Transport LLC | Shafter, CA | 4543916 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | J & D Auto Transport | Bakersfield, CA | 2931092 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Mario Auto Transport | Terra Bella, CA | 2744215 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Golden Valley Auto Transport | Bakersfield, CA | 3234357 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | JRG Auto Transport | Bakersfield, CA | 2847963 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | All West Auto Transport LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 3029576 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | JT Auto Transport | Terra Bella, CA | 3724526 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Wasco: the main lanes
Distances from Wasco to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Wasco to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,874 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 151 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,048 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,523 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,695 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,707 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,812 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,811 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 Wasco
4 of the 9 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 15 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 13 vehicle inspections (23.1%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 15 driver inspections (6.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Auto TransportTerra Bella, CA · USDOT 2744215 | 8 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 8 |
| Sonora Auto Transport LLCWasco, CA · USDOT 3723450 | 4 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| All West Auto Transport LLCBakersfield, CA · USDOT 3029576 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Brand Auto Transport LLCShafter, CA · USDOT 4543916 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Kern County
Wasco is in Kern County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 12,569 people a year leaving Kern County for another state, most often for Texas (about 1,703), Arizona (about 1,377) and Oregon (about 904), while about 9,454 (±1,445) 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 Wasco and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Wasco 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 Wasco: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Wasco, CA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Wasco itself, and 8 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Mc Farland, Shafter, Bakersfield, Terra Bella and nearby). All 9 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 Wasco?
By reported fleet, Mario Auto Transport in Terra Bella, CA, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2744215). 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 Wasco?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Wasco to New York City, NY is about 2,874 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 Wasco?
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 Wasco done at roadside inspections?
4 of the 9 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 15 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 13 vehicle inspections (23.1%), 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.