Car Shipping Companies in Townsend, DE
1 auto transporter is registered in Townsend with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 19 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 Townsend to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Townsend
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 19
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 20 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 37 trucks
- Right Way Auto Transport Inc, Elkton
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Townsend and 19 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 20 can haul across state lines. 11 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 based in Townsend
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Ferraro Auto Transport LLC
6041 Summit Bridge Road, DE 19734
- USDOT
- 3567960
- MC number
- MC1200838
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Townsend
Nearest first, from Smyrna, Warwick, Bear, Dover and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | National Auto Movers LLC | Smyrna, DE | 2123751 | 2 trucks | Within DE | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Warwick Auto Transport LLC | Warwick, MD | 3490825 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Global X Transport | Bear, DE | 2558169 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Global Trucking & Auto Transport LLC | Dover, DE | 2990870 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Hudsons Auto Transport LLC | Newark, DE | 6804355 | 2 trucks | Within DE | Not rated |
| 17 mi | No | Dover, DE | 2902087 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 17 mi | J&A Auto Transport LLC | Newark, DE | 3043955 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Joseph Artis | Dover, DE | 3497899 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 18 mi | A&G Auto Transport LLC | New Castle, DE | 3108664 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | North Alaz Auto Transport LLC | New Castle, DE | 4420400 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Right Way Auto Transport Inc | Elkton, MD | 355181 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 20 mi | Jefferson Auto Hauling LLC | Newark, DE | 3582024 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 20 mi | S & J Auto Transport | Newark, DE | 1986247 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Toms Auto Transport | Elkton, MD | 613701 | 1 truck | 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 |
| 23 mi | Brea Auto Transport LLC | Magnolia, DE | 4239144 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Lemus Auto Transportation LLC | Wilmington, DE | 2855791 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Crespo's Auto Transport | Wilmington, DE | 2169718 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Townsend: the main lanes
Distances from Townsend to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Townsend to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 148 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,758 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 758 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,472 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,515 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 95 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,138 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 55 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 Townsend
11 of the 20 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 83 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 15 of 57 vehicle inspections (26.3%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 82 driver inspections (13.4%, 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 New Castle County
Townsend 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 Townsend and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Townsend 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 Townsend: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Townsend, DE?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Townsend itself, and 19 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Smyrna, Warwick, Bear, Dover, Newark and nearby). All 20 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 Townsend?
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 Townsend?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Townsend 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 Townsend?
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 Townsend done at roadside inspections?
11 of the 20 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 83 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 15 of 57 vehicle inspections (26.3%), 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.