Car Shipping Companies in Derby, CT
No auto transporter is registered in Derby itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Shelton, Monroe, Trumbull and nearby. 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 Derby to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Derby
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 28
- of 40 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 48 trucks
- East Side, Wallingford
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Derby itself, but 40 work within 30 miles; 28 can haul across state lines. 20 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is East Side's 48 trucks. Most people leaving New Haven County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Derby
These are the carriers that serve a Derby pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Shelton, Monroe, Trumbull, Bridgeport and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | WF Auto Transport LLC | Shelton, CT | 3570711 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Road Runner Car Transport LLC | Monroe, CT | 4282871 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Tmar Auto Transport LLC | Trumbull, CT | 3058534 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 9 mi | C & C Car Transport LLC | Bridgeport, CT | 2917486 | 0 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 10 mi | McA Auto Transport LLC | Bridgeport, CT | 3416947 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Giant Auto Transport LLC | Hamden, CT | 1571639 | 3 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Towing Autos | Bridgeport, CT | 2156857 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 11 mi | AR Auto Transportation LLC | Naugatuck, CT | 2960533 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | 1 Stop Auto Transport LLC | Naugatuck, CT | 3488153 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Car Transport LLC | East Haven, CT | 4493575 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Auto Transport Car Hauling | Naugatuck, CT | 4555227 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Ethan Auto Transport LLC | Bridgeport, CT | 4174125 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 15 mi | CT Car Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4317281 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Vilela's Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4397201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Jfa Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4445314 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Dean's Auto Transport and Services Limited Liability Company | Bethel, CT | 4171676 | 3 drivers | Within CT | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Lex Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 3799777 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 16 mi | Blue Moon Auto Transport | Redding, CT | 4383639 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | East Side | Wallingford, CT | 2037769 | 48 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Freight N Auto Logistics | Waterbury, CT | 4000954 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | New Image Auto Transport LLC | Plantsville, CT | 2271650 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Brookfield Auto Transport LLC | Brookfield, CT | 2450409 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | None | Brookfield, CT | 2842594 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | RDM Towing & Auto Transport Inc | Westport, CT | 3985984 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Vrena Sousa Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3477773 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | KT Auto Transport LLC | Meriden, CT | 3027676 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 20 mi | J&M Auto Transport LLC | Meriden, CT | 3243174 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | JC Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3008369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | A1 Auto Transport & Service LLC | Danbury, CT | 4399775 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Golden Car Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3935917 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | FS Auto Transport LLC | Watertown, CT | 4407632 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Karam Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3685799 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | CA Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 4442956 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | USA Car Transport LLC | New Fairfield, CT | 2518435 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | CT Auto Transport LLC | New Fairfield, CT | 3029169 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | MSG Auto Transporting LLC | Bristol, CT | 2369764 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 27 mi | GM Car Carrier LLC | New Britain, CT | 2450957 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | P B & J Auto Transport Corporation | Rocky Point, NY | 2873134 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Utowpia Auto Transport LLC | Rocky Point, NY | 2936242 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Better Car Carriers LLC | Brewster, NY | 2134608 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Derby: the main lanes
Distances from Derby to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Derby to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 75 mi | 1 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,904 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 876 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,666 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,725 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 313 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,340 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 169 mi | 3 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 Derby
20 of the 40 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 159 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 42 of 94 vehicle inspections (44.7%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 39 of 159 driver inspections (24.5%, 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 |
| McA Auto Transport LLCBridgeport, CT · USDOT 3416947 | 16 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 16 |
| CA Auto Transport LLCDanbury, CT · USDOT 4442956 | 14 | 8 of 11 | 6 of 14 |
| USA Car Transport LLCNew Fairfield, CT · USDOT 2518435 | 11 | 1 of 7 | 4 of 11 |
| Lex Auto Transport LLCWaterbury, CT · USDOT 3799777 | 11 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of New Haven County
Derby is in New Haven County, CT. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 21,535 people a year leaving New Haven County for another state, most often for Florida (about 3,276), New York (about 2,986) and Massachusetts (about 2,032), while about 17,824 (±1,706) 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 Derby and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Derby streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; agree the spot when you book. 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 Derby: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Derby, CT?
None is registered in Derby itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Shelton, Monroe, Trumbull, Bridgeport, Hamden and nearby), all with active registrations, 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 Derby?
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 Derby?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Derby to New York City, NY is about 75 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 Derby?
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 Derby done at roadside inspections?
20 of the 40 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 159 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 42 of 94 vehicle inspections (44.7%), 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.