Car Shipping Companies in Dover, DE
3 auto transporters are registered in Dover with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 8 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 Dover to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Dover
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 11 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Ferraro Auto Transport LLC, Townsend
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Dover and 8 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 11 can haul across state lines. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Ferraro Auto Transport LLC's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Kent County for another state go to Maryland (Census).
Auto transporters based in Dover
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
No
Legal name: Express Auto Transport
1700 North Dupont Hwy, DE 19901
- USDOT
- 2902087
- MC number
- MC976418
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2016
- 2
Global Trucking & Auto Transport LLC
72 Representative Ln, DE 19904
- USDOT
- 2990870
- MC number
- MC37258
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 3
Joseph Artis
Legal name: Team Solo Auto Transports LLC
285 Loganberry Terrace, DE 19901
- USDOT
- 3497899
- MC number
- MC1153460
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Dover
Nearest first, from Magnolia, Smyrna, Townsend, Bridgeton and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Brea Auto Transport LLC | Magnolia, DE | 4239144 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | National Auto Movers LLC | Smyrna, DE | 2123751 | 2 trucks | Within DE | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Ferraro Auto Transport LLC | Townsend, DE | 3567960 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Empire Auto Transport LLC | Bridgeton, NJ | 4420384 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | G&M Car Transportation LLC | Bridgeton, NJ | 3735665 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Warwick Auto Transport LLC | Warwick, MD | 3490825 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | E&E Auto Movers | Millville, NJ | 3713461 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Global X Transport | Bear, DE | 2558169 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Dover: the main lanes
Distances from Dover to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Dover to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 153 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,770 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 774 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,478 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,519 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 100 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,126 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 68 mi | 1 hr | Priced route → |
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 Dover
5 of the 11 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 39 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 33 vehicle inspections (33.3%), about the same as the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 39 driver inspections (17.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G&M Car Transportation LLCBridgeton, NJ · USDOT 3735665 | 22 | 9 of 17 | 3 of 22 |
| Ferraro Auto Transport LLCTownsend, DE · USDOT 3567960 | 7 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 7 |
| Brea Auto Transport LLCMagnolia, DE · USDOT 4239144 | 7 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 7 |
| National Auto Movers LLCSmyrna, DE · USDOT 2123751 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Global X TransportBear, DE · USDOT 2558169 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Kent County
Dover is in Kent County, DE. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,938 people a year leaving Kent County for another state, most often for Maryland (about 816), North Carolina (about 591) and Pennsylvania (about 366), while about 7,366 (±1,207) 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 Dover and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Dover streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 3 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 Delaware
16 listed auto transporters are based in Delaware; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Dover: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Dover, DE?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Dover itself, and 8 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Magnolia, Smyrna, Townsend, Bridgeton, Warwick and nearby). All 11 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 Dover?
By reported fleet, Ferraro Auto Transport LLC in Townsend, DE, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3567960). 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 Dover?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Dover to New York City, NY is about 153 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 Dover?
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 Dover done at roadside inspections?
5 of the 11 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 39 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 11 of 33 vehicle inspections (33.3%), 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.