Car Shipping Companies in Sterling, CT
1 auto transporter is registered in Sterling with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 24 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 Sterling to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Sterling
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 24
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 23
- of 25 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 42 trucks
- Sterry Street Auto Transportation, Pawtucket
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Sterling and 24 more work within 30 miles; 23 of the 25 can haul across state lines. 18 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 Sterling
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Strongarm Autohauling Inc
131 Saw Mill Hill Rd, CT 06377
- USDOT
- 3905030
- MC number
- MC1439774
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Sterling
Nearest first, from Plainfield, Coventry, Chepachet, Johnston and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Family Auto Transport LLC | Plainfield, CT | 2466901 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Brito Auto Transport LLC | Plainfield, CT | 3208792 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Leo's Auto Movers LLC | Coventry, RI | 2978478 | 1 truck | Within RI | Not rated |
| 13 mi | CJC Auto Transport | Chepachet, RI | 2938496 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Orion Auto Transport Inc | Johnston, RI | 2501856 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Estrada Auto Transport Inc | Johnston, RI | 2395797 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Ocean State Auto Transport | Cranston, RI | 3345276 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Auto Transport | Warwick, RI | 3065677 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Affordable Auto Transport LLC | Willimantic, CT | 3287740 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Flores Auto Transportation | Providence, RI | 2033927 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | CG Auto Transport LLC | Providence, RI | 4404033 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | 401 Auto Transport LLC | Providence, RI | 2535497 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Phenix Auto Transport LLC | Ledyard, CT | 2541283 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Insight Auto Transportation Inc | Webster, MA | 3161349 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Sterry Street Auto Transportation | Pawtucket, RI | 445562 | 42 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 24 mi | Sterry Street Auto Transportation | Pawtucket, RI | 4187179 | 12 trucks | Within RI | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Puntual Auto Transportation and Towing Inc | Pawtucket, RI | 1361303 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 24 mi | Coastal Auto Transport | Pawtucket, RI | 713579 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Ix Islands Auto Transport | Pawtucket, RI | 4332414 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | New England Auto Transportation LLC | Rumford, RI | 3548311 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | F1 Auto Transport Inc | Blackstone, MA | 2871926 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Giovany and Family Auto Transport LLC | Whitinsville, MA | 4102948 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Phoenix Car Hauling LLC | Attleboro, MA | 3599522 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | A N C Ontime Auto Transport and Services LLC | Attleboro, MA | 3081465 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Sterling: the main lanes
Distances from Sterling to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Sterling to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 156 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,978 mi | 7 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 948 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,748 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,808 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 393 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,401 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 249 mi | 5 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 Sterling
18 of the 25 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 84 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 55 vehicle inspections (20.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 84 driver inspections (6.0%, 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 |
| F1 Auto Transport IncBlackstone, MA · USDOT 2871926 | 7 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 7 |
| Giovany and Family Auto Transport LLCWhitinsville, MA · USDOT 4102948 | 6 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Windham County
Sterling 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 Sterling and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Sterling 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 Sterling: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Sterling, CT?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Sterling itself, and 24 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Plainfield, Coventry, Chepachet, Johnston, Cranston and nearby). All 25 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 Sterling?
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 Sterling?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Sterling to New York City, NY is about 156 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 Sterling?
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 Sterling done at roadside inspections?
18 of the 25 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 84 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 11 of 55 vehicle inspections (20.0%), 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.