Car Shipping Companies in Lakewood Ranch, FL
1 auto transporter is registered in Lakewood Ranch with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 32 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 Lakewood Ranch to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lakewood Ranch
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 32
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 33 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 40 trucks
- GMW Auto Transport LLC, Bradenton
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Lakewood Ranch and 32 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 33 can haul across state lines. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is GMW Auto Transport LLC's 40 trucks. Most people leaving Manatee County for another state go to Tennessee (Census).
Auto transporters based in Lakewood Ranch
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Southern Auto Transport Services Inc
3125 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Ste 104, FL 34211
- USDOT
- 780051
- MC number
- MC348892
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1998
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lakewood Ranch
Nearest first, from Sarasota, Bradenton, Parrish, Palmetto and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Jacob's Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 3221448 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 8 mi | A&A Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 3487668 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Yg Auto Transport Inc | Bradenton, FL | 3509839 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Sierra Auto Logistics LLC | Bradenton, FL | 3977962 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | LSG Auto Transport LLC | Sarasota, FL | 3014042 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Smith Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 1695852 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Statewide Auto Haulers | Parrish, FL | 1311829 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Eagle Auto Transport Carrier LLC | Bradenton, FL | 2517456 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Florida Auto Transport | Bradenton, FL | 1729100 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Bwi Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 1939626 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Alan's Auto Transportation Inc | Palmetto, FL | 881308 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | GMW Auto Transport LLC | Bradenton, FL | 3097810 | 40 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Gulfcoast Auto Shipping Inc | Sarasota, FL | 2547061 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | R & J Auto Transport Inc | Nokomis, FL | 1022059 | 4 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Lac Auto Transport LLC | Apollo Beach, FL | 3694547 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Fierce Auto Transport Inc | Apollo Beach, FL | 4267137 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Beeyenm Auto Carrier | Gibsonton, FL | 3918880 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | M & A Auto Shipping Inc | Venice, FL | 2484061 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Proflex Auto Transport Inc | Saint Petersburg, FL | 2828614 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | GH Auto Transport LLC | Riverview, FL | 3485786 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Venice Auto Transport Inc | Venice, FL | 2283714 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | American Express Auto Transport LLC | Riverview, FL | 2361732 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Premier Auto Transport | Gibsonton, FL | 1706442 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Je Auto Logistics LLC | Riverview, FL | 3206496 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Fast and Secure Auto Transport LLC | Riverview, FL | 3106859 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Auto Hauler | Riverview, FL | 1755801 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Marc Sanderson Auto Transport | Lithia, FL | 863129 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Hernandez Auto Transport Services LLC | Saint Petersburg, FL | 2428792 | 6 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 29 mi | G Kordis Auto Transport Inc | Saint Petersburg, FL | 1167993 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Elite Auto Transport LLC | North Port, FL | 1809581 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Morganite Auto Transport LLC | North Port, FL | 3775631 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Auto Transport System LLC | Saint Petersburg, FL | 984160 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lakewood Ranch: the main lanes
Distances from Lakewood Ranch to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lakewood Ranch to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,204 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,526 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,212 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,091 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 936 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 989 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 208 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,116 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 Lakewood Ranch
9 of the 33 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 102 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 40 vehicle inspections (32.5%), about the same as the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 102 driver inspections (11.8%, against 10.3%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMW Auto Transport LLCBradenton, FL · USDOT 3097810 | 76 | 8 of 29 | 10 of 76 |
| Southern Auto Transport Services IncLakewood Ranch, FL · USDOT 780051 | 8 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 8 |
| GH Auto Transport LLCRiverview, FL · USDOT 3485786 | 4 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| M & A Auto Shipping IncVenice, FL · USDOT 2484061 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
| Gulfcoast Auto Shipping IncSarasota, FL · USDOT 2547061 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Beeyenm Auto CarrierGibsonton, FL · USDOT 3918880 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Manatee County
Lakewood Ranch is in Manatee County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,011 people a year leaving Manatee County for another state, most often for Tennessee (about 1,056), Georgia (about 982) and Pennsylvania (about 455), while about 14,888 (±1,691) 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 Lakewood Ranch and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lakewood Ranch 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 Lakewood Ranch: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lakewood Ranch, FL?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Lakewood Ranch itself, and 32 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Sarasota, Bradenton, Parrish, Palmetto, Nokomis and nearby). All 33 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 Lakewood Ranch?
By reported fleet, GMW Auto Transport LLC in Bradenton, FL, with 40 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3097810). 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 Lakewood Ranch?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lakewood Ranch to New York City, NY is about 1,204 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 Lakewood Ranch?
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 Lakewood Ranch done at roadside inspections?
9 of the 33 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 102 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 13 of 40 vehicle inspections (32.5%), 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.