Car Shipping Companies in Alachua, FL
2 auto transporters are registered in Alachua with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 11 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 Alachua to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Alachua
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 11
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 13 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- Carhaul Logistics LLC, Lake Butler
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Alachua and 11 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 13 can haul across state lines. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Carhaul Logistics LLC's 6 trucks. Most people leaving Alachua County for another state go to North Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Alachua
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
R & S Auto Transport Inc
14050 Nw 89Th Street, FL 32615
- USDOT
- 898304
- MC number
- MC391089
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
- 2
Sky Auto Transport
Legal name: Sky Auto and Boat Transport LLC
9817 Nw 136Th Dr, FL 32615
- USDOT
- 4315305
- MC number
- MC1684470
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Alachua
Nearest first, from Gainesville, Lake Butler, Lake City, Trenton and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mi | Gusmao Auto Transport LLC | Gainesville, FL | 4346523 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Carhaul Logistics LLC | Lake Butler, FL | 4348817 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Southern Elite Auto Transport LLC | Lake Butler, FL | 4635715 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 17 mi | The Car Shipping Company | Gainesville, FL | 703414 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Kreative Kars Auto Transport Corp | Gainesville, FL | 2970132 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Amd Auto Transport LLC | Gainesville, FL | 4130737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | The Car Shipping Company | Gainesville, FL | 2002514 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Robinson's Auto Transport | Gainesville, FL | 1800336 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Mowing- Tractor Services and Auto Transport | Lake City, FL | 3421133 | 3 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Regional Auto Transport & Hauling LLC | Trenton, FL | 2091540 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Lopez Auto Transportation | Lake City, FL | 1350692 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Alachua: the main lanes
Distances from Alachua to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Alachua to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,039 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,456 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,027 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,013 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 900 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 816 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 365 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 948 mi | 2 days | — |
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 Alachua
2 of the 13 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 8 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 7 vehicle inspections (42.9%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 8 driver inspections (25.0%, against 10.3%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carhaul Logistics LLCLake Butler, FL · USDOT 4348817 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Amd Auto Transport LLCGainesville, FL · USDOT 4130737 | 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Alachua County
Alachua is in Alachua County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,838 people a year leaving Alachua County for another state, most often for North Carolina (about 1,066), Georgia (about 678) and California (about 668), while about 6,718 (±926) 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 Alachua and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Alachua streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 2 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 Florida
1,449 listed auto transporters are based in Florida; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Alachua: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Alachua, FL?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Alachua itself, and 11 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Gainesville, Lake Butler, Lake City, Trenton and nearby). All 13 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 Alachua?
By reported fleet, Carhaul Logistics LLC in Lake Butler, FL, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4348817). 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 Alachua?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Alachua to New York City, NY is about 1,039 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 Alachua?
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 Alachua done at roadside inspections?
2 of the 13 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 8 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 7 vehicle inspections (42.9%), 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.