Car Shipping Companies in Fort Walton Beach, FL
2 auto transporters are registered in Fort Walton Beach with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 4 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 Fort Walton Beach to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Fort Walton Beach
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 6 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 40 trucks
- G & S Auto Transport Inc, Milton
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Fort Walton Beach and 4 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 6 can haul across state lines. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is G & S Auto Transport Inc's 40 trucks. Most people leaving Okaloosa County for another state go to Alabama (Census).
Auto transporters based in Fort Walton Beach
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Cramers Auto Hauling
548 Mary Esther Cuttoff #206, FL 32548
- USDOT
- 1363277
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
- 2
Auto Transport
Legal name: Auto Transport LLC
801 Eglin Pkwy Ne, FL 32547
- USDOT
- 2287468
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2012
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Fort Walton Beach
Nearest first, from Niceville, Crestview, Milton and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Dependable Auto Carriers | Niceville, FL | 1064764 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Ppa Transportation Service | Crestview, FL | 3027654 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | G & S Auto Transport Inc | Milton, FL | 928905 | 40 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 25 mi | Oz Auto Transport LLC | Milton, FL | 3055048 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Fort Walton Beach: the main lanes
Distances from Fort Walton Beach to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Fort Walton Beach to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,164 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,167 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 922 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 724 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 614 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 927 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 591 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,070 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 Fort Walton Beach
2 of the 6 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 11 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 6 vehicle inspections (66.7%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 11 driver inspections (9.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G & S Auto Transport IncMilton, FL · USDOT 928905 | 6 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Oz Auto Transport LLCMilton, FL · USDOT 3055048 | 5 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Okaloosa County
Fort Walton Beach is in Okaloosa County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 12,633 people a year leaving Okaloosa County for another state, most often for Alabama (about 1,246), Texas (about 1,151) and Mississippi (about 1,074), while about 13,965 (±1,775) 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 Fort Walton Beach and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Fort Walton Beach itself, and 4 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Niceville, Crestview, Milton and nearby). All 6 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 Fort Walton Beach?
By reported fleet, G & S Auto Transport Inc in Milton, FL, with 40 trucks on its filing (USDOT 928905). 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 Fort Walton Beach?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Fort Walton Beach to New York City, NY is about 1,164 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 Fort Walton Beach?
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 Fort Walton Beach done at roadside inspections?
2 of the 6 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 11 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 6 vehicle inspections (66.7%), 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.