Car Shipping Companies in Lakeland, FL
16 auto transporters are registered in Lakeland with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 40 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 Lakeland to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lakeland
- 16
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 14
- of 56 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 7 trucks
- DM Auto Movers Inc, Lakeland
In short
16 auto transporters are registered in Lakeland and 40 more work within 30 miles; 14 of the 56 can haul across state lines. 14 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is DM Auto Movers Inc's 7 trucks. Most people leaving Polk County for another state go to Georgia (Census).
Auto transporters based in Lakeland
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
DM Auto Movers Inc
8472 Adele Rd, FL 33810
- USDOT
- 4223214
- MC number
- MC1632698
- Fleet
- 7 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 2
T & A Auto Transport LLC
1201 Parker Point Lane, FL 33805
- USDOT
- 1939965
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 3
Bernal's Car Hauler
810 N Combee Rd, FL 33801
- USDOT
- 3191914
- MC number
- MC137340 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
- 4
Riptide Auto Transport
FL 33815
- USDOT
- 863415
- MC number
- MC388625
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2000
- 5
Heath Auto Transport Inc
2327 Cochran St, FL 33815
- USDOT
- 1023220
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2002
- 6
Good Shepherd Auto Transport
2105 Sandford Rd, FL 33801
- USDOT
- 1332291
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
- 7
K B Auto Transport
1111 W Beacon 2 Tangelo St, FL 33811
- USDOT
- 1923778
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2009
- 8
Kennys Auto Transport
1355 Walker Ct, FL 33805
- USDOT
- 3307837
- MC number
- MC1050233 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
- 9
VJ Yunque Auto Transport Inc
4027 Golf Village Loop Apt 5, FL 33809
- USDOT
- 3322057
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
- 10
RM Auto Transport Inc
161 Arizona Ave, FL 33801
- USDOT
- 3604905
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
| # | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Aj Car Transport LLC | 3851332 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 | Ose Auto Transport Inc | 2008510 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 | Dejesus Auto Transport Inc | 3138691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 | Orly Auto Transport | 2581168 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 | Hoosier Auto Transport Inc | 907885 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 | Terry King Vehicle Transport LLC | 3235269 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lakeland
Nearest first, from Auburndale, Winter Haven, Cape Coral, Plant City and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Aaron Auto Transport Inc | Auburndale, FL | 2323897 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Brewer Auto Transport | Winter Haven, FL | 1908983 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Sunshine Auto Transport Services LLC | Cape Coral, FL | 2338334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | JW Auto Transport | Plant City, FL | 1118304 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | B B Auto Transport Inc | Plant City, FL | 1531301 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Mega Auto Transporting LLC | Bartow, FL | 4069083 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Knights Auto Transport Corp | Plant City, FL | 1635333 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Dan Crist Auto Transport | Plant City, FL | 879703 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | MP Auto Transport LLC | Lake Alfred, FL | 3059740 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Dee's Auto Transport Inc | Auburndale, FL | 831812 | 5 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Roldan Auto Logistics LLC | Winter Haven, FL | 4444778 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Img Auto Transport | Valrico, FL | 3204038 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | L & J Auto Carrier LLC | Zephyrhills, FL | 3513394 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 21 mi | T&S Elite Auto Transport LLC | Haines City, FL | 4475081 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Number 1 Auto Carriers LLC | Haines City, FL | 3433642 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Romero Auto Logistics LLC | Haines City, FL | 4296931 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Marc Sanderson Auto Transport | Lithia, FL | 863129 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Team Auto Carrier Inc | Haines City, FL | 3672981 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Liencar Transport Corp | Haines City, FL | 4168109 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Aladdin Auto Transport Company | Valrico, FL | 2563210 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Professional Auto Carriers LLC | Lake Wales, FL | 2939983 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Hernandez Auto Movers LLC | Seffner, FL | 4533810 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Farmer Auto Transport | Seffner, FL | 913183 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Super Safe Auto Transport | Thonotosassa, FL | 1280308 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Shaunice Auto Hauling Inc | Lake Wales, FL | 3353304 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Fla Auto Transport | Brandon, FL | 873531 | 3 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Amanda Auto Transport LLC | Davenport, FL | 2161153 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Shark Auto Logistics LLC | Davenport, FL | 3263316 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Epc Auto Transport Corp | Brandon, FL | 3464464 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Guerrero Auto Logistics LLC | Davenport, FL | 3778909 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Rivero Auto Transport LLC | Brandon, FL | 4295396 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Sunshine Car Carriers Corp | Brandon, FL | 4078338 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | The Real Deal Towing & Auto Transport Corp | Tampa, FL | 3168727 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Cleveland Auto Transport | Brandon, FL | 1222971 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3269923 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | J Roig Auto Transport Inc | Davenport, FL | 3617158 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Lola Auto Transport LLC | Davenport, FL | 3459719 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Couch Auto Transport Inc | Brandon, FL | 822143 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Mark Martinovich Auto Transport | Davenport, FL | 1437107 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Y & K Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 2916903 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lakeland: the main lanes
Distances from Lakeland to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lakeland to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,148 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,539 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,175 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,099 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 957 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 934 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 221 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,060 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 Lakeland
14 of the 56 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 32 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 20 vehicle inspections (25.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 6 of 32 driver inspections (18.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Car Carriers CorpBrandon, FL · USDOT 4078338 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Professional Auto Carriers LLCLake Wales, FL · USDOT 2939983 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Img Auto TransportValrico, FL · USDOT 3204038 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| Romero Auto Logistics LLCHaines City, FL · USDOT 4296931 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| MP Auto Transport LLCLake Alfred, FL · USDOT 3059740 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
| DM Auto Movers IncLakeland, FL · USDOT 4223214 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Polk County
Lakeland is in Polk County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 12,306 people a year leaving Polk County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 1,758), North Carolina (about 1,055) and Texas (about 986), while about 22,674 (±2,365) 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 Lakeland and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lakeland streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 16 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 Lakeland: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lakeland, FL?
16 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Lakeland itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Auburndale, Winter Haven, Cape Coral, Plant City, Bartow and nearby). All 56 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 Lakeland?
By reported fleet, DM Auto Movers Inc in Lakeland, FL, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4223214). 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 Lakeland?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lakeland to New York City, NY is about 1,148 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 Lakeland?
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 Lakeland done at roadside inspections?
14 of the 56 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 32 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 20 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.