Car Shipping Companies in Meriden, CT
2 auto transporters are registered in Meriden with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 29 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 Meriden to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Meriden
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 29
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 24
- of 31 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 48 trucks
- East Side, Wallingford
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Meriden and 29 more work within 30 miles; 24 of the 31 can haul across state lines. 14 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 Meriden
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
KT Auto Transport LLC
129 S Vine St, CT 06451
- USDOT
- 3027676
- MC number
- MC1054935 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 2
J&M Auto Transport LLC
169 Baldwin St, CT 06451
- USDOT
- 3243174
- MC number
- MC1019032
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Meriden
Nearest first, from Plantsville, Wallingford, New Britain, Hamden and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | New Image Auto Transport LLC | Plantsville, CT | 2271650 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | East Side | Wallingford, CT | 2037769 | 48 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | GM Car Carrier LLC | New Britain, CT | 2450957 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Giant Auto Transport LLC | Hamden, CT | 1571639 | 3 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Ross Auto Transportation LLC | New Britain, CT | 2980683 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | CT Car Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4317281 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Vilela's Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4397201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Jfa Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4445314 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Freight N Auto Logistics | Waterbury, CT | 4000954 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Corbell Auto Transport LLC | Newington, CT | 1549924 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | MSG Auto Transporting LLC | Bristol, CT | 2369764 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 12 mi | AR Auto Transportation LLC | Naugatuck, CT | 2960533 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | 1 Stop Auto Transport LLC | Naugatuck, CT | 3488153 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Auto Transport Car Hauling | Naugatuck, CT | 4555227 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Jr Auto Carrier LLC | Rocky Hill, CT | 2368191 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Lex Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 3799777 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 16 mi | 2 Way Auto Transport LLC | Hartford, CT | 4446108 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | FS Auto Transport LLC | Watertown, CT | 4407632 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Car Transport LLC | East Haven, CT | 4493575 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | KRX Auto Transport LLC | Hartford, CT | 3402336 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | WF Auto Transport LLC | Shelton, CT | 3570711 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Road Runner Car Transport LLC | Monroe, CT | 4282871 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | St John Auto Transport LLC | Torrington, CT | 4065068 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Tmar Auto Transport LLC | Trumbull, CT | 3058534 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 29 mi | B & J Auto Transport LLC | East Windsor, CT | 483168 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | C & C Car Transport LLC | Bridgeport, CT | 2917486 | 0 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 30 mi | McA Auto Transport LLC | Bridgeport, CT | 3416947 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Brookfield Auto Transport LLC | Brookfield, CT | 2450409 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | None | Brookfield, CT | 2842594 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Meriden: the main lanes
Distances from Meriden to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Meriden to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 98 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,919 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 889 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,686 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,746 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 336 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,362 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 192 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 Meriden
14 of the 31 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 115 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 64 vehicle inspections (43.8%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 26 of 115 driver inspections (22.6%, 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 |
| 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of New Haven County
Meriden 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 Meriden and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Meriden 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 Meriden: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Meriden, CT?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Meriden itself, and 29 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Plantsville, Wallingford, New Britain, Hamden, Waterbury 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 Meriden?
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 Meriden?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Meriden to New York City, NY is about 98 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 Meriden?
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 Meriden done at roadside inspections?
14 of the 31 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 115 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 28 of 64 vehicle inspections (43.8%), 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.