Car Shipping Companies in Plainfield, CT
2 auto transporters are registered in Plainfield with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 18 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 Plainfield to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Plainfield
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 18
- of 20 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 42 trucks
- Sterry Street Auto Transportation, Pawtucket
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Plainfield and 18 more work within 30 miles; 18 of the 20 can haul across state lines. 15 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Sterry Street Auto Transportation's 42 trucks. Most people leaving Windham County for another state go to Rhode Island (Census).
Auto transporters based in Plainfield
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Family Auto Transport LLC
24 Davis Rd, CT 06374
- USDOT
- 2466901
- MC number
- MC852723
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 2
Brito Auto Transport LLC
16 Packerville Road, CT 06374
- USDOT
- 3208792
- MC number
- MC1001547
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Plainfield
Nearest first, from Sterling, Willimantic, Coventry, Ledyard and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Strongarm Autohauling Inc | Sterling, CT | 3905030 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Affordable Auto Transport LLC | Willimantic, CT | 3287740 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Leo's Auto Movers LLC | Coventry, RI | 2978478 | 1 truck | Within RI | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Phenix Auto Transport LLC | Ledyard, CT | 2541283 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | CJC Auto Transport | Chepachet, RI | 2938496 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Orion Auto Transport Inc | Johnston, RI | 2501856 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Estrada Auto Transport Inc | Johnston, RI | 2395797 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Auto Transport | Warwick, RI | 3065677 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Ocean State Auto Transport | Cranston, RI | 3345276 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Insight Auto Transportation Inc | Webster, MA | 3161349 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Flores Auto Transportation | Providence, RI | 2033927 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | CG Auto Transport LLC | Providence, RI | 4404033 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | 401 Auto Transport LLC | Providence, RI | 2535497 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Sterry Street Auto Transportation | Pawtucket, RI | 445562 | 42 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 30 mi | Sterry Street Auto Transportation | Pawtucket, RI | 4187179 | 12 trucks | Within RI | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Puntual Auto Transportation and Towing Inc | Pawtucket, RI | 1361303 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 30 mi | Coastal Auto Transport | Pawtucket, RI | 713579 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Ix Islands Auto Transport | Pawtucket, RI | 4332414 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Plainfield: the main lanes
Distances from Plainfield to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Plainfield to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 149 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,973 mi | 7 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 943 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,742 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,801 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 387 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,395 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 242 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 Plainfield
15 of the 20 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 69 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 46 vehicle inspections (19.6%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 69 driver inspections (5.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterry Street Auto TransportationPawtucket, RI · USDOT 445562 | 36 | 1 of 30 | 0 of 36 |
| Orion Auto Transport IncJohnston, RI · USDOT 2501856 | 5 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 5 |
| Coastal Auto TransportPawtucket, RI · USDOT 713579 | 5 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 5 |
| Auto TransportWarwick, RI · USDOT 3065677 | 4 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Estrada Auto Transport IncJohnston, RI · USDOT 2395797 | 3 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 3 |
| Strongarm Autohauling IncSterling, CT · USDOT 3905030 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Windham County
Plainfield is in Windham County, CT. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,168 people a year leaving Windham County for another state, most often for Rhode Island (about 584), Massachusetts (about 465) and Florida (about 260), while about 2,787 (±586) 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 Plainfield and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Plainfield 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 Plainfield: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Plainfield, CT?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Plainfield itself, and 18 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Sterling, Willimantic, Coventry, Ledyard, Chepachet and nearby). All 20 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 Plainfield?
By reported fleet, Sterry Street Auto Transportation in Pawtucket, RI, with 42 trucks on its filing (USDOT 445562). 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 Plainfield?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Plainfield to New York City, NY is about 149 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 Plainfield?
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 Plainfield done at roadside inspections?
15 of the 20 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 69 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 46 vehicle inspections (19.6%), 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.