Car Shipping Companies in Key West, FL
2 auto transporters are registered in Key West with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 0 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 Key West to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Key West
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 0
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 0
- of 2 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 1 truck
- Fortune Auto Transport LLC, Key West
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Key West and 0 more work within 30 miles; 0 of the 2 can haul across state lines. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Fortune Auto Transport LLC's 1 truck. Most people leaving Monroe County for another state go to Georgia (Census).
Auto transporters based in Key West
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Fortune Auto Transport LLC
21 Pequena Ln, FL 33040
- USDOT
- 4062044
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 2
SMT Auto Transport LLC
255 Mars Lane, FL 33040
- USDOT
- 3306484
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
Shipping a car out of Key West: the main lanes
Distances from Key West to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Key West to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,407 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,649 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,447 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,241 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,050 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,203 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 160 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,323 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 Key West
1 of the 2 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 8 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 4 of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Auto Transport LLCKey West, FL · USDOT 4062044 | 8 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 8 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Monroe County
Key West is in Monroe County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,582 people a year leaving Monroe County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 266), Maryland (about 205) and Tennessee (about 172), while about 3,853 (±714) 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 Key West and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Key West 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 Key West: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Key West, FL?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Key West itself, and 0 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. All 2 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 Key West?
By reported fleet, Fortune Auto Transport LLC in Key West, FL, with 1 truck on its filing (USDOT 4062044). 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 Key West?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Key West to New York City, NY is about 1,407 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 Key West?
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 Key West done at roadside inspections?
1 of the 2 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 8 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.