Car Shipping Companies in Lake City, FL
2 auto transporters are registered in Lake City with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 6 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 Lake City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lake City
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 8 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- Carhaul Logistics LLC, Lake Butler
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Lake City and 6 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 8 can haul across state lines. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Carhaul Logistics LLC's 6 trucks. Most people leaving Columbia County for another state go to Georgia (Census).
Auto transporters based in Lake City
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Mowing- Tractor Services and Auto Transport
Legal name: LW Mowing & Tractor Service
142 Se Rowand Pl, FL 32025
- USDOT
- 3421133
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 2
Lopez Auto Transportation
FL 32024
- USDOT
- 1350692
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lake City
Nearest first, from Lake Butler, Alachua, Macclenny and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Carhaul Logistics LLC | Lake Butler, FL | 4348817 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Southern Elite Auto Transport LLC | Lake Butler, FL | 4635715 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | R & S Auto Transport Inc | Alachua, FL | 898304 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Sky Auto Transport | Alachua, FL | 4315305 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 29 mi | H E Auto Transport LLC | Macclenny, FL | 3441505 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Mimi Auto Transport LLC | Macclenny, FL | 4340891 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lake City: the main lanes
Distances from Lake City to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lake City to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,022 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,444 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,004 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,001 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 894 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 797 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 388 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 931 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 Lake City
2 of the 8 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 14 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 9 vehicle inspections (11.1%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 14 driver inspections (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mimi Auto Transport LLCMacclenny, FL · USDOT 4340891 | 8 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 8 |
| Carhaul Logistics LLCLake Butler, FL · USDOT 4348817 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Columbia County
Lake City is in Columbia County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 907 people a year leaving Columbia County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 292), South Carolina (about 120) and Minnesota (about 106), while about 1,578 (±486) 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 Lake City and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lake City 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 Lake City: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lake City, FL?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Lake City itself, and 6 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lake Butler, Alachua, Macclenny and nearby). All 8 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 Lake City?
By reported fleet, Carhaul Logistics LLC in Lake Butler, FL, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4348817). 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 Lake City?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lake City to New York City, NY is about 1,022 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 Lake City?
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 Lake City done at roadside inspections?
2 of the 8 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 14 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 9 vehicle inspections (11.1%), 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.