Car Shipping Companies in Willimantic, CT
1 auto transporter is registered in Willimantic 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 Willimantic to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Willimantic
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 18
- of 19 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Family Auto Transport LLC, Plainfield
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Willimantic and 18 more work within 30 miles; 18 of the 19 can haul across state lines. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Family Auto Transport LLC's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Windham County for another state go to Rhode Island (Census).
Auto transporters based in Willimantic
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Affordable Auto Transport LLC
45 Ivan Hill St, CT 06226
- USDOT
- 3287740
- MC number
- MC1040598
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Willimantic
Nearest first, from Plainfield, Sterling, Ledyard, East Windsor and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mi | Family Auto Transport LLC | Plainfield, CT | 2466901 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Brito Auto Transport LLC | Plainfield, CT | 3208792 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Strongarm Autohauling Inc | Sterling, CT | 3905030 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Phenix Auto Transport LLC | Ledyard, CT | 2541283 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | B & J Auto Transport LLC | East Windsor, CT | 483168 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | 2 Way Auto Transport LLC | Hartford, CT | 4446108 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | KRX Auto Transport LLC | Hartford, CT | 3402336 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Jr Auto Carrier LLC | Rocky Hill, CT | 2368191 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | East Coast Auto Carriers Inc | Wales, MA | 3022603 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Motor Carrier Transporting Passenger Vehicles for Hire | Enfield, CT | 4529005 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Haul of Fame Auto Transport LLC | Enfield, CT | 2944045 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Corbell Auto Transport LLC | Newington, CT | 1549924 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Tabor Auto Transport LLC | Monson, MA | 3299513 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Lily Auto Transport Inc | East Longmeadow, MA | 4081934 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Ross Auto Transportation LLC | New Britain, CT | 2980683 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | CJC Auto Transport | Chepachet, RI | 2938496 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Insight Auto Transportation Inc | Webster, MA | 3161349 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Leo's Auto Movers LLC | Coventry, RI | 2978478 | 1 truck | Within RI | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Willimantic: the main lanes
Distances from Willimantic to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Willimantic to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 135 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,955 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 925 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,725 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,786 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 373 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,389 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 229 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 Willimantic
13 of the 19 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 68 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 44 vehicle inspections (20.5%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 68 driver inspections (2.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Auto Transport IncEast Longmeadow, MA · USDOT 4081934 | 45 | 5 of 32 | 1 of 45 |
| Ross Auto Transportation LLCNew Britain, CT · USDOT 2980683 | 4 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Motor Carrier Transporting Passenger Vehicles for HireEnfield, CT · USDOT 4529005 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Strongarm Autohauling IncSterling, CT · USDOT 3905030 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Family Auto Transport LLCPlainfield, CT · USDOT 2466901 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Insight Auto Transportation IncWebster, MA · USDOT 3161349 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Windham County
Willimantic 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 Willimantic and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Willimantic 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 Willimantic: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Willimantic, CT?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Willimantic itself, and 18 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Plainfield, Sterling, Ledyard, East Windsor, Hartford and nearby). All 19 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 Willimantic?
By reported fleet, Family Auto Transport LLC in Plainfield, CT, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2466901). 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 Willimantic?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Willimantic to New York City, NY is about 135 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 Willimantic?
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 Willimantic done at roadside inspections?
13 of the 19 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 68 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 44 vehicle inspections (20.5%), 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.