Car Shipping Companies in Arcadia, FL
2 auto transporters are registered in Arcadia with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 14 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 Arcadia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Arcadia
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 14
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 16 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- D and S Auto Transport LLC, Port Charlotte
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Arcadia and 14 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 16 can haul across state lines. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is D and S Auto Transport LLC's 2 trucks. Most people leaving DeSoto County for another state go to New Hampshire (Census).
Auto transporters based in Arcadia
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Black Diamond Auto Transport Inc
9297 Se English Ave, FL 34266
- USDOT
- 1739798
- MC number
- MC637201
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
- 2
Murphy Auto Transport LLC
10346 Sw B R Ranch Rd, FL 34269
- USDOT
- 2578348
- MC number
- MC902275
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Arcadia
Nearest first, from Punta Gorda, North Port, Port Charlotte, Point Charlotte and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 mi | State Vehicle Transport LLC | Punta Gorda, FL | 3087753 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Elite Auto Transport LLC | North Port, FL | 1809581 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Morganite Auto Transport LLC | North Port, FL | 3775631 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | D and S Auto Transport LLC | Port Charlotte, FL | 3981870 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Coral Reef Auto Transport Inc | North Port, FL | 1003615 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | JG Fast and Reliable Auto Transport LLC | Port Charlotte, FL | 4143132 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Florida State Auto Transport LLC | Point Charlotte, FL | 3165329 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Florida Keys Auto Transport | Port Charlotte, FL | 4120018 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Rivas Auto Transport Inc | Punta Gorda, FL | 2410745 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Ajt Auto Transport Inc | Sebring, FL | 6199281 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Len Miller Auto Transport | Wauchula, FL | 872203 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Rooney Coastal Auto Transport | Sebring, FL | 898984 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Hot Wheels Auto Transport | Port Charlotte, FL | 1720423 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Deals on Wheels Auto Carrier LLC | Port Charlotte, FL | 4238793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Arcadia: the main lanes
Distances from Arcadia to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Arcadia to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,205 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,572 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,243 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,137 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 982 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 995 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 163 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,119 mi | 3 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 Arcadia
3 of the 16 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 15 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 12 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 15 driver inspections (13.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D and S Auto Transport LLCPort Charlotte, FL · USDOT 3981870 | 8 | 4 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| JG Fast and Reliable Auto Transport LLCPort Charlotte, FL · USDOT 4143132 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| Morganite Auto Transport LLCNorth Port, FL · USDOT 3775631 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of DeSoto County
Arcadia is in DeSoto County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 357 people a year leaving DeSoto County for another state, most often for New Hampshire (about 74), South Carolina (about 67) and Georgia (about 56), while about 876 (±437) 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 Arcadia and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Arcadia 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 Arcadia: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Arcadia, FL?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Arcadia itself, and 14 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Punta Gorda, North Port, Port Charlotte, Point Charlotte, Sebring and nearby). All 16 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 Arcadia?
By reported fleet, D and S Auto Transport LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3981870). 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 Arcadia?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Arcadia to New York City, NY is about 1,205 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 Arcadia?
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 Arcadia done at roadside inspections?
3 of the 16 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 15 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 12 vehicle inspections (50.0%), 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.