Car Shipping Companies in Watertown, CT
1 auto transporter is registered in Watertown 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 Watertown to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Watertown
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 33
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 48 trucks
- East Side, Wallingford
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Watertown and 40 more work within 30 miles; 33 of the 41 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 Litchfield County for another state go to New York (Census).
Auto transporters based in Watertown
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
FS Auto Transport LLC
974 Guernseytown Rd, CT 06795
- USDOT
- 4407632
- MC number
- MC1731061
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Watertown
Nearest first, from Waterbury, Naugatuck, Bristol, Plantsville and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Freight N Auto Logistics | Waterbury, CT | 4000954 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Lex Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 3799777 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi | CT Car Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4317281 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Vilela's Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4397201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Jfa Auto Transport LLC | Waterbury, CT | 4445314 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | AR Auto Transportation LLC | Naugatuck, CT | 2960533 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | 1 Stop Auto Transport LLC | Naugatuck, CT | 3488153 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Auto Transport Car Hauling | Naugatuck, CT | 4555227 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | MSG Auto Transporting LLC | Bristol, CT | 2369764 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 12 mi | New Image Auto Transport LLC | Plantsville, CT | 2271650 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | St John Auto Transport LLC | Torrington, CT | 4065068 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Giant Auto Transport LLC | Hamden, CT | 1571639 | 3 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 17 mi | KT Auto Transport LLC | Meriden, CT | 3027676 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
| 17 mi | J&M Auto Transport LLC | Meriden, CT | 3243174 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | GM Car Carrier LLC | New Britain, CT | 2450957 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Brookfield Auto Transport LLC | Brookfield, CT | 2450409 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | None | Brookfield, CT | 2842594 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Ross Auto Transportation LLC | New Britain, CT | 2980683 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | East Side | Wallingford, CT | 2037769 | 48 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Road Runner Car Transport LLC | Monroe, CT | 4282871 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | USA Car Transport LLC | New Fairfield, CT | 2518435 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | CT Auto Transport LLC | New Fairfield, CT | 3029169 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Corbell Auto Transport LLC | Newington, CT | 1549924 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | WF Auto Transport LLC | Shelton, CT | 3570711 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Dean's Auto Transport and Services Limited Liability Company | Bethel, CT | 4171676 | 3 drivers | Within CT | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Karam Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3685799 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | CA Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 4442956 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Vrena Sousa Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3477773 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | JC Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3008369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | A1 Auto Transport & Service LLC | Danbury, CT | 4399775 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Jr Auto Carrier LLC | Rocky Hill, CT | 2368191 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Golden Car Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3935917 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Tmar Auto Transport LLC | Trumbull, CT | 3058534 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 25 mi | 2 Way Auto Transport LLC | Hartford, CT | 4446108 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Blue Moon Auto Transport | Redding, CT | 4383639 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | KRX Auto Transport LLC | Hartford, CT | 3402336 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Car Transport LLC | East Haven, CT | 4493575 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Better Car Carriers LLC | Brewster, NY | 2134608 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | McA Auto Transport LLC | Bridgeport, CT | 3416947 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | C & C Car Transport LLC | Bridgeport, CT | 2917486 | 0 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Watertown: the main lanes
Distances from Watertown to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Watertown to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 91 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,900 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 871 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,671 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,733 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 326 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,361 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 183 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 Watertown
21 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 163 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 44 of 98 vehicle inspections (44.9%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 38 of 163 driver inspections (23.3%, 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 Litchfield County
Watertown is in Litchfield County, CT. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,135 people a year leaving Litchfield County for another state, most often for New York (about 591), Florida (about 587) and Massachusetts (about 456), while about 3,131 (±597) 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 Watertown and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Watertown 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 Watertown: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Watertown, CT?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Watertown itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Waterbury, Naugatuck, Bristol, Plantsville, Torrington 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 Watertown?
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 Watertown?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Watertown to New York City, NY is about 91 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 Watertown?
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 Watertown done at roadside inspections?
21 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 163 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 44 of 98 vehicle inspections (44.9%), 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.