Car Shipping Companies in Brandon, FL
6 auto transporters are registered in Brandon with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 40 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 Brandon to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Brandon
- 6
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 15
- of 46 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 4 trucks
- A B R Auto Transport Inc, Tampa
In short
6 auto transporters are registered in Brandon and 40 more work within 30 miles; 15 of the 46 can haul across state lines. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is A B R Auto Transport Inc's 4 trucks. Most people leaving Hillsborough County for another state go to Georgia (Census).
Auto transporters based in Brandon
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Fla Auto Transport
FL 33510
- USDOT
- 873531
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
- 2
Sunshine Car Carriers Corp
1603 Columbia Pines Ln Apt 1716, FL 33511
- USDOT
- 4078338
- MC number
- MC1550928
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 3
Cleveland Auto Transport
FL 33511
- USDOT
- 1222971
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2004
- 4
Epc Auto Transport Corp
208 Watkins Way, FL 33510
- USDOT
- 3464464
- MC number
- MC1131928
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
- 5
Couch Auto Transport Inc
FL 33511
- USDOT
- 822143
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1999
- 6
Rivero Auto Transport LLC
1601 Springln, FL 33510
- USDOT
- 4295396
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Brandon
Nearest first, from Valrico, Seffner, Tampa, Riverview and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Img Auto Transport | Valrico, FL | 3204038 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Hernandez Auto Movers LLC | Seffner, FL | 4533810 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Farmer Auto Transport | Seffner, FL | 913183 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Auto Transport Herrera | Tampa, FL | 1539058 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Venero Auto Transport of Tampa LLC | Tampa, FL | 1877485 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Cala Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3477921 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Well Carriers Auto Transport | Tampa, FL | 3431892 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 5 mi | N E Where Auto Logistics LLC | Tampa, FL | 3133468 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 5 mi | MNG Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 9998189 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Shepherd's Auto Transport | Tampa, FL | 3206775 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Yahir Auto Transport Corp | Tampa, FL | 3634110 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Aladdin Auto Transport Company | Valrico, FL | 2563210 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Ohana Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3260534 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Je Auto Logistics LLC | Riverview, FL | 3206496 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Fast and Secure Auto Transport LLC | Riverview, FL | 3106859 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Auto Hauler | Riverview, FL | 1755801 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Johnnie Starr Car Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3126206 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Super Car Auto Transport Inc | Tampa, FL | 1168213 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Cat Inc | Tampa, FL | 1827761 | 3 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Super Safe Auto Transport | Thonotosassa, FL | 1280308 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | George Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3903688 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Beeyenm Auto Carrier | Gibsonton, FL | 3918880 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Dan Crist Auto Transport | Plant City, FL | 879703 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Gottem Auto Transport Corp | Tampa, FL | 3624777 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | E&A Auto Transport | Tampa, FL | 1925237 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | GH Auto Transport LLC | Riverview, FL | 3485786 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Lam Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3758248 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | American Express Auto Transport LLC | Riverview, FL | 2361732 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | D & T Auto Logistics and Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 4266682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | B B Auto Transport Inc | Plant City, FL | 1531301 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Premier Auto Transport | Gibsonton, FL | 1706442 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | JW Auto Transport | Plant City, FL | 1118304 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | A B R Auto Transport Inc | Tampa, FL | 2504446 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Elite Auto Transport Group LLC | Tampa, FL | 4441420 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Ypr Car Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3086908 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Knights Auto Transport Corp | Plant City, FL | 1635333 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Tampa Bay Car Carrier LLC | Tampa, FL | 2175093 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Felipe Auto Carrier Inc | Tampa, FL | 2201663 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | M G E Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3006419 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Isaac Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 4408114 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Brandon: the main lanes
Distances from Brandon to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Brandon to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,165 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,517 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,175 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,079 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 933 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 949 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 232 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,077 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 Brandon
9 of the 46 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 26 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 17 vehicle inspections (29.4%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 26 driver inspections (15.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Car Carriers CorpBrandon, FL · USDOT 4078338 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Img Auto TransportValrico, FL · USDOT 3204038 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| GH Auto Transport LLCRiverview, FL · USDOT 3485786 | 4 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Ypr Car Transport LLCTampa, FL · USDOT 3086908 | 3 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Lam Auto Transport LLCTampa, FL · USDOT 3758248 | 3 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Beeyenm Auto CarrierGibsonton, FL · USDOT 3918880 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Hillsborough County
Brandon is in Hillsborough County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 32,542 people a year leaving Hillsborough County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 2,296), California (about 2,145) and North Carolina (about 1,942), while about 43,068 (±2,491) 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 Brandon and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Brandon streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 6 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 Brandon: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Brandon, FL?
6 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Brandon itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Valrico, Seffner, Tampa, Riverview, Thonotosassa and nearby). All 46 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 Brandon?
By reported fleet, A B R Auto Transport Inc in Tampa, FL, with 4 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2504446). 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 Brandon?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Brandon to New York City, NY is about 1,165 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 Brandon?
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 Brandon done at roadside inspections?
9 of the 46 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 26 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 17 vehicle inspections (29.4%), 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.