Car Shipping Companies in Hamden, CT
1 auto transporter is registered in Hamden with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 40 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 Hamden to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Hamden
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 32
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 48 trucks
- East Side, Wallingford
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Hamden and 40 more work within 30 miles; 32 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 21 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 based in Hamden
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Giant Auto Transport LLC
4005 Whitney Avenue, CT 06518
- USDOT
- 1571639
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Hamden
Nearest first, from Wallingford, Naugatuck, Meriden, Waterbury and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | East Side | Wallingford, CT | 2037769 | 48 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | AR Auto Transportation LLC | Naugatuck, CT | 2960533 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | 1 Stop Auto Transport LLC | Naugatuck, CT | 3488153 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Auto Transport Car Hauling | Naugatuck, CT | 4555227 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | KT Auto Transport LLC | Meriden, CT | 3027676 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 9 mi | CT Car Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4317281 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | J&M Auto Transport LLC | Meriden, CT | 3243174 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Vilela's Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4397201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Jfa Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4445314 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | New Image Auto Transport LLC | Plantsville, CT | 2271650 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Car Transport LLC | East Haven, CT | 4493575 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Lex Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 3799777 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi | Freight N Auto Logistics | Waterbury, CT | 4000954 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | WF Auto Transport LLC | Shelton, CT | 3570711 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Road Runner Car Transport LLC | Monroe, CT | 4282871 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | GM Car Carrier LLC | New Britain, CT | 2450957 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | MSG Auto Transporting LLC | Bristol, CT | 2369764 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 17 mi | FS Auto Transport LLC | Watertown, CT | 4407632 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Ross Auto Transportation LLC | New Britain, CT | 2980683 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Tmar Auto Transport LLC | Trumbull, CT | 3058534 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Corbell Auto Transport LLC | Newington, CT | 1549924 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Jr Auto Carrier LLC | Rocky Hill, CT | 2368191 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | C & C Car Transport LLC | Bridgeport, CT | 2917486 | 0 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 22 mi | McA Auto Transport LLC | Bridgeport, CT | 3416947 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Towing Autos | Bridgeport, CT | 2156857 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Ethan Auto Transport LLC | Bridgeport, CT | 4174125 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Dean's Auto Transport and Services Limited Liability Company | Bethel, CT | 4171676 | 3 drivers | Within CT | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Brookfield Auto Transport LLC | Brookfield, CT | 2450409 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | 2 Way Auto Transport LLC | Hartford, CT | 4446108 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | None | Brookfield, CT | 2842594 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Blue Moon Auto Transport | Redding, CT | 4383639 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | KRX Auto Transport LLC | Hartford, CT | 3402336 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Vrena Sousa Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3477773 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Karam Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3685799 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | JC Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3008369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | CA Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 4442956 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | A1 Auto Transport & Service LLC | Danbury, CT | 4399775 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Golden Car Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3935917 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | USA Car Transport LLC | New Fairfield, CT | 2518435 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | CT Auto Transport LLC | New Fairfield, CT | 3029169 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Hamden: the main lanes
Distances from Hamden to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Hamden to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 88 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,914 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 885 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,678 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,738 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 326 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,351 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 182 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 Hamden
21 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 163 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 44 of 98 vehicle inspections (44.9%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 38 of 163 driver inspections (23.3%, 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
Hamden 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 Hamden and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Hamden 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 Hamden: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Hamden, CT?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Hamden itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Wallingford, Naugatuck, Meriden, Waterbury, Plantsville 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 Hamden?
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 Hamden?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Hamden to New York City, NY is about 88 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 Hamden?
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 Hamden done at roadside inspections?
21 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 163 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 44 of 98 vehicle inspections (44.9%), 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.