Car Shipping Companies in Palatka, FL
2 auto transporters are registered in Palatka with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 14 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 Palatka to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Palatka
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 14
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 16 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 8 trucks
- Ag Auto Trans Corp, Saint Johns
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Palatka and 14 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 16 can haul across state lines. 6 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Ag Auto Trans Corp's 8 trucks. Most people leaving Putnam County for another state go to Ohio (Census).
Auto transporters based in Palatka
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Caracas Auto Transport LLC
319 Bardin Rd, FL 32177
- USDOT
- 3477792
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
- 2
Matt's Auto Transport
FL 32177
- USDOT
- 1485649
- MC number
- MC564295
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2006
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Palatka
Nearest first, from Satsuma, Green Cove Springs, Crescent City, Saint Augustine and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | G & S Auto Transport | Satsuma, FL | 854872 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | NXT Auto Transport LLC | Green Cove Springs, FL | 4485045 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Wertz Auto Transport | Green Cove Springs, FL | 867110 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Trump That Auto Transport LLC | Crescent City, FL | 4194924 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Tony's Auto Transport LLC | Saint Augustine, FL | 2210113 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Thomas Register Auto Transport | Hawthorne, FL | 872938 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | North Beach Auto Transport Inc | Saint Augustine, FL | 1954485 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Ag Auto Trans Corp | Saint Johns, FL | 4130730 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Dez Auto Transport LLC | Bunnell, FL | 2846240 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Reef Auto Transport LLC | Saint Johns, FL | 4062552 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Wide-Open Auto Transportation | Bunnell, FL | 907150 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Jax Trokiando Auto Transport LLC | Saint Augustine, FL | 4469790 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Nick's Towing Service | Middleburg, FL | 1355033 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Bailey's Auto Transport Inc | Palm Coast, FL | 2592417 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Palatka: the main lanes
Distances from Palatka to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Palatka to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,021 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,511 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,054 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,068 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 955 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 803 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 334 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 932 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 Palatka
6 of the 16 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 30 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 15 vehicle inspections (33.3%), about the same as the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 30 driver inspections (6.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dez Auto Transport LLCBunnell, FL · USDOT 2846240 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 8 |
| Tony's Auto Transport LLCSaint Augustine, FL · USDOT 2210113 | 7 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 7 |
| Ag Auto Trans CorpSaint Johns, FL · USDOT 4130730 | 7 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 7 |
| Caracas Auto Transport LLCPalatka, FL · USDOT 3477792 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 5 |
| Wide-Open Auto TransportationBunnell, FL · USDOT 907150 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Trump That Auto Transport LLCCrescent City, FL · USDOT 4194924 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Putnam County
Palatka is in Putnam County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 746 people a year leaving Putnam County for another state, most often for Ohio (about 249), Texas (about 84) and Wisconsin (about 83), while about 903 (±324) 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 Palatka and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Palatka 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 Palatka: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Palatka, FL?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Palatka itself, and 14 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Satsuma, Green Cove Springs, Crescent City, Saint Augustine, Hawthorne and nearby). All 16 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 Palatka?
By reported fleet, Ag Auto Trans Corp in Saint Johns, FL, with 8 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4130730). 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 Palatka?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Palatka to New York City, NY is about 1,021 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 Palatka?
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 Palatka done at roadside inspections?
6 of the 16 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 30 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 15 vehicle inspections (33.3%), 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.