Car Shipping Companies in Gainesville, FL
6 auto transporters are registered in Gainesville with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 13 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 Gainesville to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Gainesville
- 6
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 13
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 19 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 4 trucks
- Professional Auto Transport, Citra
In short
6 auto transporters are registered in Gainesville and 13 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 19 can haul across state lines. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Professional Auto Transport's 4 trucks. Most people leaving Alachua County for another state go to North Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Gainesville
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Robinson's Auto Transport
FL 32641
- USDOT
- 1800336
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
- 2
The Car Shipping Company
Legal name: JMS Endeavors Inc
5745 Sw 75Th Street #278, FL 32608
- USDOT
- 703414
- MC number
- MC325294
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1997
- 3
Kreative Kars Auto Transport Corp
4629 Sw 57Th Avenue, FL 32608
- USDOT
- 2970132
- MC number
- MC9612 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 4
Amd Auto Transport LLC
3610 Sw 31St Dr Apt 16D, FL 32608
- USDOT
- 4130737
- MC number
- MC1581708
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 5
The Car Shipping Company
Legal name: JMS Endeavors Inc
5745 Sw 75Th Street #278, FL 32608
- USDOT
- 2002514
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2010
- 6
Gusmao Auto Transport LLC
602 S Main Street, FL 32601
- USDOT
- 4346523
- MC number
- MC1698907
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Gainesville
Nearest first, from Alachua, Hawthorne, Citra, Trenton and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 mi | R & S Auto Transport Inc | Alachua, FL | 898304 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Sky Auto Transport | Alachua, FL | 4315305 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Thomas Register Auto Transport | Hawthorne, FL | 872938 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Professional Auto Transport | Citra, FL | 4233516 | 4 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | XXX Auto Transport Inc | Citra, FL | 2304160 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Regional Auto Transport & Hauling LLC | Trenton, FL | 2091540 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 27 mi | L & B Auto Transport | Anthony, FL | 1205241 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 27 mi | LGL Exclusive Auto Transportation LLC | Ocala, FL | 3632839 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Florida Auto Transport Inc | Ocala, FL | 2802903 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Q Auto Logistics LLC | Ocala, FL | 3737639 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Robertos Car Carrier | Anthony, FL | 1118466 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Shifting Gears Auto Transport LLC | Ocala, FL | 3038292 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Steen Auto Carrier Inc | Ocala, FL | 3280363 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Gainesville: the main lanes
Distances from Gainesville to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Gainesville to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,044 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,467 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,041 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,024 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 911 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 830 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 350 mi | 6 hr | Priced route → |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 961 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 Gainesville
2 of the 19 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 4 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 4 driver inspections (50.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amd Auto Transport LLCGainesville, FL · USDOT 4130737 | 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Professional Auto TransportCitra, FL · USDOT 4233516 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Alachua County
Gainesville 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 Gainesville and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Gainesville 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 Gainesville: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Gainesville, FL?
6 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Gainesville itself, and 13 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Alachua, Hawthorne, Citra, Trenton, Anthony and nearby). All 19 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 Gainesville?
By reported fleet, Professional Auto Transport in Citra, FL, with 4 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4233516). 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 Gainesville?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Gainesville to New York City, NY is about 1,044 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 Gainesville?
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 Gainesville done at roadside inspections?
2 of the 19 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 4 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 4 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.