Car Shipping Companies in Golden, CO
1 auto transporter is registered in Golden with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 39 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 Golden to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Golden
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 39
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 19
- of 40 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 190 trucks
- Uz Auto Trans Inc, Denver
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Golden and 39 more work within 30 miles; 19 of the 40 can haul across state lines. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Uz Auto Trans Inc's 190 trucks. Most people leaving Jefferson County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in Golden
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
5280 Auto Transport
601 16Th St Suite C- #345, CO 80401
- USDOT
- 3101838
- MC number
- MC77817
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Golden
Nearest first, from Arvada, Westminster, Denver, Commerce City and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mi | Safeline Auto Transport LLC | Arvada, CO | 2542047 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Cordova Auto Transport | Westminster, CO | 2275489 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Fast Lane Auto Transport LLC | Denver, CO | 2447717 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Colorado Auto Transport & Towing Inc | Denver, CO | 1548326 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 15 mi | A2Z Auto Transportation LLC | Commerce City, CO | 4163169 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | TJ Auto Trans LLC | Westminster, CO | 2251125 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 16 mi | American Auto Transport LLC | Denver, CO | 2149511 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Uz Auto Trans Inc | Denver, CO | 1954980 | 190 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 17 mi | 303 Auto Transport | Thornton, CO | 1600195 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Be-St Auto Transport LLC | Greenwood Village, CO | 1333792 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 20 mi | NMP Auto Transport | Thornton, CO | 2066773 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Big T Auto Transport Inc | Northglenn, CO | 2590755 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Southern Star Auto Transport | Thornton, CO | 2633167 | 2 trucks | Within CO | Not rated |
| 21 mi | St Clair Auto Transport LLC | Thornton, CO | 1749068 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 21 mi | C J Auto Transport LLC | Thornton, CO | 3150875 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 21 mi | A & C Auto Transport and Towing LLC | Aurora, CO | 2392551 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Soliana Car Transportation | Aurora, CO | 2897831 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Lion Auto Transport LLC | Aurora, CO | 2551138 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | KK Auto Trans LLC | Henderson, CO | 2798686 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 22 mi | A & B Auto Transport | Denver, CO | 3294648 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 24 mi | P A Auto Trans LLC | Aurora, CO | 2458517 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Drive Harder Auto Transport | Aurora, CO | 4490131 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Core Auto Transport & Trucking LLC | Aurora, CO | 4237164 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Baders Auto Transport | Brighton, CO | 1415916 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Cwsj Auto Transport Inc | Aurora, CO | 1863024 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 25 mi | TJ Auto Transport LLC | Aurora, CO | 2969881 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Er Car Carriers Inc | Brighton, CO | 3104219 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Charger Auto Transport LLC | Brighton, CO | 2499836 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 29 mi | TK Auto Trans Inc | Aurora, CO | 2388239 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Pinnacle Auto Transport and Recovery | Parker, CO | 2122746 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Baby Your Vehicle Transport Co | Aurora, CO | 1813669 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Reica Auto Transportation LLC | Aurora, CO | 4533340 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Ridez Auto Hauling | Parker, CO | 4024253 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | SK Auto Transport LLC | Parker, CO | 4081997 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 30 mi | All Star Auto Transport LLC | Denver, CO | 2568650 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Reliable Auto Transport LLC | Denver, CO | 2787971 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | BKG Auto Transport | Denver, CO | 4320773 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Vision Auto Transport LLC | Denver, CO | 2868426 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Azra Xpress Auto Transport | Aurora, CO | 2872753 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Golden: the main lanes
Distances from Golden to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Golden to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,913 mi | 4 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 953 mi | 2 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,086 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 782 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,033 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,752 mi | 4 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,024 mi | 5 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,852 mi | 4 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 Golden
13 of the 40 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 224 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 33 of 111 vehicle inspections (29.7%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 224 driver inspections (3.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uz Auto Trans IncDenver, CO · USDOT 1954980 | 141 | 17 of 66 | 3 of 141 |
| TK Auto Trans IncAurora, CO · USDOT 2388239 | 42 | 9 of 23 | 1 of 42 |
| A2Z Auto Transportation LLCCommerce City, CO · USDOT 4163169 | 13 | 3 of 11 | 2 of 13 |
| P A Auto Trans LLCAurora, CO · USDOT 2458517 | 11 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 11 |
| Core Auto Transport & Trucking LLCAurora, CO · USDOT 4237164 | 4 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| American Auto Transport LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 2149511 | 3 | none inspected | 2 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Jefferson County
Golden is in Jefferson County, CO. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 16,117 people a year leaving Jefferson County for another state, most often for Texas (about 2,211), Virginia (about 1,150) and California (about 1,099), while about 17,084 (±1,688) 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 Golden and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Golden 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 Colorado
64 listed auto transporters are based in Colorado; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Golden: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Golden, CO?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Golden itself, and 39 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Arvada, Westminster, Denver, Commerce City, Thornton and nearby). All 40 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 Golden?
By reported fleet, Uz Auto Trans Inc in Denver, CO, with 190 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1954980). 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 Golden?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Golden to New York City, NY is about 1,913 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 Golden?
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 Golden done at roadside inspections?
13 of the 40 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 224 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 33 of 111 vehicle inspections (29.7%), 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.