Car Shipping Companies in Hartford, CT
2 auto transporters are registered in Hartford with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 35 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 Hartford to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Hartford
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 35
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 31
- of 37 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 48 trucks
- East Side, Wallingford
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Hartford and 35 more work within 30 miles; 31 of the 37 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 Hartford County for another state go to Massachusetts (Census).
Auto transporters based in Hartford
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
2 Way Auto Transport LLC
21 Preston St, CT 06114
- USDOT
- 4446108
- MC number
- MC1751388
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
- 2
KRX Auto Transport LLC
29 Earle St Apt 1, CT 06120
- USDOT
- 3402336
- MC number
- MC1095362
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Hartford
Nearest first, from Newington, Rocky Hill, East Windsor, New Britain and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Corbell Auto Transport LLC | Newington, CT | 1549924 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Jr Auto Carrier LLC | Rocky Hill, CT | 2368191 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | B & J Auto Transport LLC | East Windsor, CT | 483168 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Ross Auto Transportation LLC | New Britain, CT | 2980683 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | GM Car Carrier LLC | New Britain, CT | 2450957 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Motor Carrier Transporting Passenger Vehicles for Hire | Enfield, CT | 4529005 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Haul of Fame Auto Transport LLC | Enfield, CT | 2944045 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | MSG Auto Transporting LLC | Bristol, CT | 2369764 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Corja Auto Hauling Inc | Agawam, MA | 2781912 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | New Image Auto Transport LLC | Plantsville, CT | 2271650 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | KT Auto Transport LLC | Meriden, CT | 3027676 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 19 mi | J&M Auto Transport LLC | Meriden, CT | 3243174 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Auto Movers Inc | Feeding Hills, MA | 2352464 | 6 trucks | Within MA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Lily Auto Transport Inc | East Longmeadow, MA | 4081934 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Quality Auto Trans Inc | West Springfield, MA | 3007578 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | East Side | Wallingford, CT | 2037769 | 48 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Freight N Auto Logistics | Waterbury, CT | 4000954 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Affordable Auto Transport LLC | Willimantic, CT | 3287740 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | St John Auto Transport LLC | Torrington, CT | 4065068 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 25 mi | S & P Auto Logistics Inc | Chicopee, MA | 3288192 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Auto Transport LP | Chicopee, MA | 2301321 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Better Auto Transport LLC | Westfield, MA | 6074134 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | CT Car Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4317281 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Vilela's Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4397201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Jfa Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4445314 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Mass Hauling and Car Transport LLC | Springfield, MA | 3135268 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | FS Auto Transport LLC | Watertown, CT | 4407632 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Lex Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 3799777 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 27 mi | Freedom Auto Carrier Inc | Chicopee, MA | 3936595 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Giant Auto Transport LLC | Hamden, CT | 1571639 | 3 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Tabor Auto Transport LLC | Monson, MA | 3299513 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | AR Auto Transportation LLC | Naugatuck, CT | 2960533 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | 1 Stop Auto Transport LLC | Naugatuck, CT | 3488153 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Auto Transport Car Hauling | Naugatuck, CT | 4555227 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | East Coast Auto Carriers Inc | Wales, MA | 3022603 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Hartford: the main lanes
Distances from Hartford to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Hartford to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 117 mi | 2 hr | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,927 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 897 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,701 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,762 mi | 4 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 354 mi | 6 hr | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,382 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 211 mi | 4 hr | Priced route → |
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 Hartford
21 of the 37 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 247 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 42 of 133 vehicle inspections (31.6%), about the same as the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 247 driver inspections (8.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corja Auto Hauling IncAgawam, MA · USDOT 2781912 | 89 | 12 of 49 | 0 of 89 |
| Lily Auto Transport IncEast Longmeadow, MA · USDOT 4081934 | 45 | 5 of 32 | 1 of 45 |
| East SideWallingford, CT · USDOT 2037769 | 39 | 5 of 12 | 3 of 39 |
| Quality Auto Trans IncWest Springfield, MA · USDOT 3007578 | 12 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 12 |
| 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Hartford County
Hartford 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 Hartford and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Hartford streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 2 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 Connecticut
54 listed auto transporters are based in Connecticut; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Hartford: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Hartford, CT?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Hartford itself, and 35 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Newington, Rocky Hill, East Windsor, New Britain, Enfield and nearby). All 37 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 Hartford?
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 Hartford?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Hartford to New York City, NY is about 117 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 Hartford?
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 Hartford done at roadside inspections?
21 of the 37 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 247 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 42 of 133 vehicle inspections (31.6%), 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.