Car Shipping Companies in Hockessin, DE
No auto transporter is registered in Hockessin itself on the federal register, but 33 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Wilmington, Newark, New Castle and nearby. 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 Hockessin to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Hockessin
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 33
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 21
- of 33 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 37 trucks
- Right Way Auto Transport Inc, Elkton
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Hockessin itself, but 33 work within 30 miles; 21 can haul across state lines. 15 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Right Way Auto Transport Inc's 37 trucks. Most people leaving New Castle County for another state go to Pennsylvania (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Hockessin
These are the carriers that serve a Hockessin pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Wilmington, Newark, New Castle, Glen Mills and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Lemus Auto Transportation LLC | Wilmington, DE | 2855791 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Crespo's Auto Transport | Wilmington, DE | 2169718 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Jefferson Auto Hauling LLC | Newark, DE | 3582024 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 8 mi | S & J Auto Transport | Newark, DE | 1986247 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 10 mi | A&G Auto Transport LLC | New Castle, DE | 3108664 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | North Alaz Auto Transport LLC | New Castle, DE | 4420400 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Hudsons Auto Transport LLC | Newark, DE | 6804355 | 2 trucks | Within DE | Not rated |
| 12 mi | J&A Auto Transport LLC | Newark, DE | 3043955 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Slifers Auto Transport | Glen Mills, PA | 3164694 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Right Way Auto Transport Inc | Elkton, MD | 355181 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 14 mi | Triple O Auto Transport LLC | Marcus Hook, PA | 3559105 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Global X Transport | Bear, DE | 2558169 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Toms Auto Transport | Elkton, MD | 613701 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | RPM Auto Transportion | Pomeroy, PA | 3031643 | 2 trucks | Within PA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Zings Auto Transport LLC | Wallingford, PA | 4548686 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Twin Oaks Auto Transport LLC | Woodlyn, PA | 2874809 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Vic's Auto Carrier LLC | Springfield, PA | 2988912 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Underdog Auto Transport LLC | Broomall, PA | 4073903 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Miracle Auto Transport | Clifton Heights, PA | 2865126 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Lynx Auto Transport LLC | Havertown, PA | 4021894 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Espola's Auto Transport LLC | Paradise, PA | 3127068 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Warwick Auto Transport LLC | Warwick, MD | 3490825 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | All Day Auto Transport | Phila, PA | 2551267 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 27 mi | KJ Auto Transport LLC | Philadelphia, PA | 920102 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Clark's Auto Transport | Philadelphia, PA | 3802425 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Ferraro Auto Transport LLC | Townsend, DE | 3567960 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | B A B Car Hauling LLC | Bala Cynwyd, PA | 3308453 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Kaizen Auto Carriers | Philadelphia, PA | 3667347 | 0 trucks | Within PA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Ace Auto Hauling LLC | Woodbury, NJ | 3693192 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Primetime Auto Transport | Philadelphia, PA | 4081278 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Jemms Auto Transport LLC | Morgantown, PA | 3105912 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Apax Auto Transport | Glassboro, NJ | 2289306 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Iron United Auto Hauling | Philadelphia, PA | 4564757 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Hockessin: the main lanes
Distances from Hockessin to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Hockessin to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 127 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,754 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 747 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,478 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,528 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 111 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,169 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 35 mi | < 1 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 Hockessin
15 of the 33 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 76 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 47 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 75 driver inspections (9.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right Way Auto Transport IncElkton, MD · USDOT 355181 | 26 | 0 of 9 | 0 of 26 |
| Vic's Auto Carrier LLCSpringfield, PA · USDOT 2988912 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 8 |
| North Alaz Auto Transport LLCNew Castle, DE · USDOT 4420400 | 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 7 |
| Espola's Auto Transport LLCParadise, PA · USDOT 3127068 | 7 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 7 |
| Ferraro Auto Transport LLCTownsend, DE · USDOT 3567960 | 7 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 7 |
| A&G Auto Transport LLCNew Castle, DE · USDOT 3108664 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of New Castle County
Hockessin is in New Castle County, DE. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 19,026 people a year leaving New Castle County for another state, most often for Pennsylvania (about 5,285), Maryland (about 2,474) and Florida (about 1,660), while about 19,520 (±1,521) 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 Hockessin and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Hockessin streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; agree the spot when you book. 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 Hockessin: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Hockessin, DE?
None is registered in Hockessin itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 33 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Wilmington, Newark, New Castle, Glen Mills, Elkton and nearby), all with active registrations, 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 Hockessin?
By reported fleet, Right Way Auto Transport Inc in Elkton, MD, with 37 trucks on its filing (USDOT 355181). 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 Hockessin?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Hockessin to New York City, NY is about 127 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 Hockessin?
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 Hockessin done at roadside inspections?
15 of the 33 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 76 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 47 vehicle inspections (14.9%), 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.