Car Shipping Companies in Thornton, CO
5 auto transporters are registered in Thornton with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 36 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 Thornton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Thornton
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 36
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 21
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 207 trucks
- Supreme Auto Transport Inc, Longmont
In short
5 auto transporters are registered in Thornton and 36 more work within 30 miles; 21 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 15 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Supreme Auto Transport Inc's 207 trucks. Most people leaving Adams County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in Thornton
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Southern Star Auto Transport
12500 1St St #8, CO 80241
- USDOT
- 2633167
- MC number
- MC942170 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
303 Auto Transport
CO 80229
- USDOT
- 1600195
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2007
- 3
NMP Auto Transport
Legal name: Jamsa Inc
11346 Birch Ct, CO 80233
- USDOT
- 2066773
- MC number
- MC722711
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2010
- 4
St Clair Auto Transport LLC
11611 Elizabeth Place, CO 80241
- USDOT
- 1749068
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
- 5
C J Auto Transport LLC
5162 E 127Th Ct, CO 80241
- USDOT
- 3150875
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Thornton
Nearest first, from Northglenn, Brighton, Henderson, Westminster and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Big T Auto Transport Inc | Northglenn, CO | 2590755 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Baders Auto Transport | Brighton, CO | 1415916 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 5 mi | KK Auto Trans LLC | Henderson, CO | 2798686 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi | TJ Auto Trans LLC | Westminster, CO | 2251125 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi | Fast Lane Auto Transport LLC | Denver, CO | 2447717 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Cordova Auto Transport | Westminster, CO | 2275489 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Er Car Carriers Inc | Brighton, CO | 3104219 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Charger Auto Transport LLC | Brighton, CO | 2499836 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Safeline Auto Transport LLC | Arvada, CO | 2542047 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Colorado Auto Transport & Towing Inc | Denver, CO | 1548326 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 10 mi | A2Z Auto Transportation LLC | Commerce City, CO | 4163169 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Uz Auto Trans Inc | Denver, CO | 1954980 | 190 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 12 mi | A & B Auto Transport | Denver, CO | 3294648 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 15 mi | All Star Auto Transport LLC | Denver, CO | 2568650 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | P A Auto Trans LLC | Aurora, CO | 2458517 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Jus' Wheelin' Transport Services LLC | Fort Lupton, CO | 2968911 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Reliable Auto Transport LLC | Denver, CO | 2787971 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Drive Harder Auto Transport | Aurora, CO | 4490131 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 15 mi | BKG Auto Transport | Denver, CO | 4320773 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Core Auto Transport & Trucking LLC | Aurora, CO | 4237164 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Vision Auto Transport LLC | Denver, CO | 2868426 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Amiron Auto Trans LLC | Commerce City, CO | 2961725 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | American Auto Transport LLC | Denver, CO | 2149511 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Supreme Auto Transport Inc | Longmont, CO | 912923 | 207 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 17 mi | A & C Auto Transport and Towing LLC | Aurora, CO | 2392551 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Soliana Car Transportation | Aurora, CO | 2897831 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Lion Auto Transport LLC | Aurora, CO | 2551138 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Azra Xpress Auto Transport | Aurora, CO | 2872753 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Cwsj Auto Transport Inc | Aurora, CO | 1863024 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 21 mi | TJ Auto Transport LLC | Aurora, CO | 2969881 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Reica Auto Transportation LLC | Aurora, CO | 4533340 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | 5280 Auto Transport | Golden, CO | 3101838 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Be-St Auto Transport LLC | Greenwood Village, CO | 1333792 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
| 24 mi | JK Auto Transport | Watkins, CO | 4268324 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | TK Auto Trans Inc | Aurora, CO | 2388239 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Baby Your Vehicle Transport Co | Aurora, CO | 1813669 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Thornton: the main lanes
Distances from Thornton to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Thornton to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,892 mi | 4 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 976 mi | 2 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,065 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 782 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,035 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,733 mi | 4 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,016 mi | 5 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,831 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 Thornton
15 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 371 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 47 of 159 vehicle inspections (29.6%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 371 driver inspections (3.2%, 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 |
| Supreme Auto Transport IncLongmont, CO · USDOT 912923 | 138 | 14 of 47 | 3 of 138 |
| 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 |
| Amiron Auto Trans LLCCommerce City, CO · USDOT 2961725 | 9 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Adams County
Thornton is in Adams County, CO. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 10,817 people a year leaving Adams County for another state, most often for Texas (about 1,301), Florida (about 1,017) and Arizona (about 823), while about 10,930 (±1,344) 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 Thornton and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Thornton streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 5 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 Colorado
64 listed auto transporters are based in Colorado; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Thornton: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Thornton, CO?
5 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Thornton itself, and 36 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Northglenn, Brighton, Henderson, Westminster, Denver and nearby). All 41 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 Thornton?
By reported fleet, Supreme Auto Transport Inc in Longmont, CO, with 207 trucks on its filing (USDOT 912923). 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 Thornton?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Thornton to New York City, NY is about 1,892 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 Thornton?
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 Thornton done at roadside inspections?
15 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 371 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 47 of 159 vehicle inspections (29.6%), 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.