Car Shipping Companies in Hawthorne, FL
1 auto transporter is registered in Hawthorne with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 21 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 Hawthorne to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Hawthorne
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 21
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 22 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 4 trucks
- Professional Auto Transport, Citra
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Hawthorne and 21 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 22 can haul across state lines. 3 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 Hawthorne
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Thomas Register Auto Transport
16317 Se 212 Lane, FL 32640
- USDOT
- 872938
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck
- Registered since
- 2000
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Hawthorne
Nearest first, from Citra, Gainesville, Anthony, Ocala and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | Professional Auto Transport | Citra, FL | 4233516 | 4 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | XXX Auto Transport Inc | Citra, FL | 2304160 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Robinson's Auto Transport | Gainesville, FL | 1800336 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 17 mi | L & B Auto Transport | Anthony, FL | 1205241 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Robertos Car Carrier | Anthony, FL | 1118466 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Gusmao Auto Transport LLC | Gainesville, FL | 4346523 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | The Car Shipping Company | Gainesville, FL | 703414 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Kreative Kars Auto Transport Corp | Gainesville, FL | 2970132 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Amd Auto Transport LLC | Gainesville, FL | 4130737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | The Car Shipping Company | Gainesville, FL | 2002514 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Shifting Gears Auto Transport LLC | Ocala, FL | 3038292 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Steen Auto Carrier Inc | Ocala, FL | 3280363 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | LGL Exclusive Auto Transportation LLC | Ocala, FL | 3632839 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Florida Auto Transport Inc | Ocala, FL | 2802903 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Q Auto Logistics LLC | Ocala, FL | 3737639 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Caracas Auto Transport LLC | Palatka, FL | 3477792 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Matt's Auto Transport | Palatka, FL | 1485649 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Solution Auto Transport LLC | Ocala, FL | 3012905 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | G & S Auto Transport | Satsuma, FL | 854872 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Milli Auto Transport LLC | Ocala, FL | 3242489 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Tazz Auto Transport LLC | Ocala, FL | 4056158 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Hawthorne: the main lanes
Distances from Hawthorne to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Hawthorne to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,043 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,490 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,056 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,047 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 931 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 823 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 333 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 953 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 Hawthorne
3 of the 22 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 9 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 8 vehicle inspections (25.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 9 driver inspections (33.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caracas Auto Transport LLCPalatka, FL · USDOT 3477792 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 5 |
| 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
Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Hawthorne streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 1 carrier 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 Hawthorne: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Hawthorne, FL?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Hawthorne itself, and 21 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Citra, Gainesville, Anthony, Ocala, Palatka and nearby). All 22 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 Hawthorne?
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 Hawthorne?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Hawthorne to New York City, NY is about 1,043 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 Hawthorne?
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 Hawthorne done at roadside inspections?
3 of the 22 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 9 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 8 vehicle inspections (25.0%), 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.