Car Shipping Companies in Shelton, CT
1 auto transporter is registered in Shelton 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 Shelton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Shelton
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 30
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 48 trucks
- East Side, Wallingford
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Shelton and 40 more work within 30 miles; 30 of the 41 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 Fairfield County for another state go to New York (Census).
Auto transporters based in Shelton
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
WF Auto Transport LLC
1 Laurel Heights Rd, CT 06484
- USDOT
- 3570711
- MC number
- MC1202688
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Shelton
Nearest first, from Trumbull, Monroe, Bridgeport, Naugatuck and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Tmar Auto Transport LLC | Trumbull, CT | 3058534 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Road Runner Car Transport LLC | Monroe, CT | 4282871 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | McA Auto Transport LLC | Bridgeport, CT | 3416947 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | C & C Car Transport LLC | Bridgeport, CT | 2917486 | 0 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Towing Autos | Bridgeport, CT | 2156857 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Ethan Auto Transport LLC | Bridgeport, CT | 4174125 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 13 mi | AR Auto Transportation LLC | Naugatuck, CT | 2960533 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Blue Moon Auto Transport | Redding, CT | 4383639 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | 1 Stop Auto Transport LLC | Naugatuck, CT | 3488153 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Auto Transport Car Hauling | Naugatuck, CT | 4555227 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Dean's Auto Transport and Services Limited Liability Company | Bethel, CT | 4171676 | 3 drivers | Within CT | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Car Transport LLC | East Haven, CT | 4493575 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Giant Auto Transport LLC | Hamden, CT | 1571639 | 3 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 15 mi | RDM Towing & Auto Transport Inc | Westport, CT | 3985984 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Vrena Sousa Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3477773 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Lex Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 3799777 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 17 mi | Brookfield Auto Transport LLC | Brookfield, CT | 2450409 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | CT Car Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4317281 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | JC Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3008369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Vilela's Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4397201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | A1 Auto Transport & Service LLC | Danbury, CT | 4399775 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Jfa Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4445314 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | None | Brookfield, CT | 2842594 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Golden Car Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3935917 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Karam Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3685799 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | CA Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 4442956 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | East Side | Wallingford, CT | 2037769 | 48 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Freight N Auto Logistics | Waterbury, CT | 4000954 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | USA Car Transport LLC | New Fairfield, CT | 2518435 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | New Image Auto Transport LLC | Plantsville, CT | 2271650 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | CT Auto Transport LLC | New Fairfield, CT | 3029169 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | FS Auto Transport LLC | Watertown, CT | 4407632 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | KT Auto Transport LLC | Meriden, CT | 3027676 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 23 mi | J&M Auto Transport LLC | Meriden, CT | 3243174 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Better Car Carriers LLC | Brewster, NY | 2134608 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Star Auto Carriers LLC | Stamford, CT | 4231661 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Jay's Auto Transport | Port Jefferson Station, NY | 4400434 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Neymar Car Carrier LLC | Stamford, CT | 3184038 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | B & B Auto Transport Inc | Port Jeff Station, NY | 1388184 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 27 mi | P B & J Auto Transport Corporation | Rocky Point, NY | 2873134 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Shelton: the main lanes
Distances from Shelton to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Shelton to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 71 mi | 1 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,901 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 873 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,662 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,721 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 309 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,337 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 165 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 Shelton
20 of the 41 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 44 of 96 vehicle inspections (45.8%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 38 of 159 driver inspections (23.9%, 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 Fairfield County
Shelton is in Fairfield County, CT. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 33,582 people a year leaving Fairfield County for another state, most often for New York (about 8,282), Florida (about 3,651) and Massachusetts (about 2,604), while about 27,099 (±1,695) 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 Shelton and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Shelton 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 Shelton: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Shelton, CT?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Shelton itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Trumbull, Monroe, Bridgeport, Naugatuck, Redding 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 Shelton?
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 Shelton?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Shelton to New York City, NY is about 71 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 Shelton?
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 Shelton done at roadside inspections?
20 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 159 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 44 of 96 vehicle inspections (45.8%), 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.