Car Shipping Companies in Bristol, CT
1 auto transporter is registered in Bristol with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 30 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 Bristol to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Bristol
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 30
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 25
- of 31 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 48 trucks
- East Side, Wallingford
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Bristol and 30 more work within 30 miles; 25 of the 31 can haul across state lines. 15 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is East Side's 48 trucks. Most people leaving Hartford County for another state go to Massachusetts (Census).
Auto transporters based in Bristol
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
MSG Auto Transporting LLC
36 Eastview St, CT 06010
- USDOT
- 2369764
- MC number
- MC815998
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Bristol
Nearest first, from New Britain, Plantsville, Waterbury, Watertown and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | GM Car Carrier LLC | New Britain, CT | 2450957 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | New Image Auto Transport LLC | Plantsville, CT | 2271650 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Freight N Auto Logistics | Waterbury, CT | 4000954 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Ross Auto Transportation LLC | New Britain, CT | 2980683 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | FS Auto Transport LLC | Watertown, CT | 4407632 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Lex Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 3799777 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 11 mi | KT Auto Transport LLC | Meriden, CT | 3027676 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 11 mi | CT Car Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4317281 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | J&M Auto Transport LLC | Meriden, CT | 3243174 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Corbell Auto Transport LLC | Newington, CT | 1549924 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Vilela's Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4397201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Jfa Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4445314 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | St John Auto Transport LLC | Torrington, CT | 4065068 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Jr Auto Carrier LLC | Rocky Hill, CT | 2368191 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | AR Auto Transportation LLC | Naugatuck, CT | 2960533 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | 2 Way Auto Transport LLC | Hartford, CT | 4446108 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | 1 Stop Auto Transport LLC | Naugatuck, CT | 3488153 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Auto Transport Car Hauling | Naugatuck, CT | 4555227 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | KRX Auto Transport LLC | Hartford, CT | 3402336 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | East Side | Wallingford, CT | 2037769 | 48 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Giant Auto Transport LLC | Hamden, CT | 1571639 | 3 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 25 mi | B & J Auto Transport LLC | East Windsor, CT | 483168 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | WF Auto Transport LLC | Shelton, CT | 3570711 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Brookfield Auto Transport LLC | Brookfield, CT | 2450409 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Road Runner Car Transport LLC | Monroe, CT | 4282871 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Car Transport LLC | East Haven, CT | 4493575 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | None | Brookfield, CT | 2842594 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Motor Carrier Transporting Passenger Vehicles for Hire | Enfield, CT | 4529005 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Haul of Fame Auto Transport LLC | Enfield, CT | 2944045 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Auto Movers Inc | Feeding Hills, MA | 2352464 | 6 trucks | Within MA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Bristol: the main lanes
Distances from Bristol to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Bristol to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 101 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,911 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 881 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,683 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,745 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 337 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,369 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 194 mi | 4 hr | — |
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 Bristol
15 of the 31 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 104 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 24 of 57 vehicle inspections (42.1%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 104 driver inspections (20.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East SideWallingford, CT · USDOT 2037769 | 39 | 5 of 12 | 3 of 39 |
| WF Auto Transport LLCShelton, CT · USDOT 3570711 | 20 | 2 of 14 | 5 of 20 |
| Lex Auto Transport LLCWaterbury, CT · USDOT 3799777 | 11 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 11 |
| KT Auto Transport LLCMeriden, CT · USDOT 3027676 | 8 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 8 |
| CT Car Transport LLCWaterbury, CT · USDOT 4317281 | 5 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 5 |
| Ross Auto Transportation LLCNew Britain, CT · USDOT 2980683 | 4 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Hartford County
Bristol is in Hartford County, CT. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 26,146 people a year leaving Hartford County for another state, most often for Massachusetts (about 4,150), Florida (about 3,602) and New York (about 2,209), while about 16,602 (±1,661) 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 Bristol and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Bristol 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 Connecticut
54 listed auto transporters are based in Connecticut; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Bristol: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Bristol, CT?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Bristol itself, and 30 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (New Britain, Plantsville, Waterbury, Watertown, Meriden and nearby). All 31 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 Bristol?
By reported fleet, East Side in Wallingford, CT, with 48 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2037769). 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 Bristol?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Bristol to New York City, NY is about 101 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 Bristol?
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 Bristol done at roadside inspections?
15 of the 31 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 104 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 24 of 57 vehicle inspections (42.1%), 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.