Car Shipping Companies in Smyrna, DE
1 auto transporter is registered in Smyrna 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 Smyrna to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Smyrna
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 19 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 37 trucks
- Right Way Auto Transport Inc, Elkton
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Smyrna and 18 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 19 can haul across state lines. 10 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 Kent County for another state go to Maryland (Census).
Auto transporters based in Smyrna
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
National Auto Movers LLC
46 Bluegrass Blvd, DE 19977
- USDOT
- 2123751
- MC number
- MC741527 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2011
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Smyrna
Nearest first, from Townsend, Dover, Magnolia, Warwick and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Ferraro Auto Transport LLC | Townsend, DE | 3567960 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | No | Dover, DE | 2902087 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Global Trucking & Auto Transport LLC | Dover, DE | 2990870 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Joseph Artis | Dover, DE | 3497899 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Brea Auto Transport LLC | Magnolia, DE | 4239144 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Warwick Auto Transport LLC | Warwick, MD | 3490825 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Empire Auto Transport LLC | Bridgeton, NJ | 4420384 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | G&M Car Transportation LLC | Bridgeton, NJ | 3735665 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Global X Transport | Bear, DE | 2558169 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | A&G Auto Transport LLC | New Castle, DE | 3108664 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Hudsons Auto Transport LLC | Newark, DE | 6804355 | 2 trucks | Within DE | Not rated |
| 24 mi | J&A Auto Transport LLC | Newark, DE | 3043955 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | North Alaz Auto Transport LLC | New Castle, DE | 4420400 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Jefferson Auto Hauling LLC | Newark, DE | 3582024 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 27 mi | S & J Auto Transport | Newark, DE | 1986247 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Right Way Auto Transport Inc | Elkton, MD | 355181 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 28 mi | Toms Auto Transport | Elkton, MD | 613701 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | E&E Auto Movers | Millville, NJ | 3713461 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Smyrna: the main lanes
Distances from Smyrna to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Smyrna to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 148 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,765 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 767 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,476 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,519 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 99 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,134 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 58 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 Smyrna
10 of the 19 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 81 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 14 of 55 vehicle inspections (25.5%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 80 driver inspections (13.8%, 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 |
| G&M Car Transportation LLCBridgeton, NJ · USDOT 3735665 | 22 | 9 of 17 | 3 of 22 |
| North Alaz Auto Transport LLCNew Castle, DE · USDOT 4420400 | 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 7 |
| 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 |
| 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 Kent County
Smyrna 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 Smyrna and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Smyrna 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 Delaware
16 listed auto transporters are based in Delaware; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Smyrna: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Smyrna, DE?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Smyrna itself, and 18 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Townsend, Dover, Magnolia, Warwick, Bridgeton 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 Smyrna?
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 Smyrna?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Smyrna to New York City, NY is about 148 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 Smyrna?
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 Smyrna done at roadside inspections?
10 of the 19 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 81 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 14 of 55 vehicle inspections (25.5%), 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.