Car Shipping Companies in Palm Harbor, FL
1 auto transporter is registered in Palm Harbor 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 Palm Harbor to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Palm Harbor
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- JB Auto Transport Inc, Dunedin
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Palm Harbor and 40 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 10 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is JB Auto Transport Inc's 5 trucks. Most people leaving Pinellas County for another state go to North Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Palm Harbor
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Lyle Auto Transport
FL 34684
- USDOT
- 896978
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Palm Harbor
Nearest first, from Clearwater, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Tampa and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Berbs Auto Transport LLC | Clearwater, FL | 4006872 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 5 mi | JB Auto Transport Inc | Dunedin, FL | 1450469 | 5 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Ronnie's Auto Transport LLC | Tarpon Springs, FL | 1130222 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Britt's Auto Transport LLC | Tarpon Springs, FL | 3251311 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Action Vehicle Transport LLC | Tarpon Springs, FL | 2573889 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Car Go Auto Transport Inc | Clearwater, FL | 1158947 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 8 mi | 88 Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 4463561 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Keystone Auto Logistics Transportation LLC | Tampa, FL | 6095036 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | J & K Trucking | Tampa, FL | 2859896 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Rocky's Auto Transport LLC | Clearwater, FL | 4189861 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Sena's Auto Transportinc | Tampa, FL | 1138148 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Auto Transport | Tampa, FL | 1726868 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | 1st Gen Auto Transport Inc | New Prt Rchy, FL | 4064443 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Jays Trucking and Car Transport | Tampa, FL | 4004684 | 4 drivers | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Chaparral Auto Transport Inc | Clearwater, FL | 149693 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 12 mi | Sunshine Auto Transport | Clearwater, FL | 881319 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | J&K Auto Transport & Towing | Largo, FL | 2897815 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Devil Dog Auto Transport | Clearwater, FL | 2032476 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Secured Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 4008308 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | M&S Auto Transport Service Inc | Tampa, FL | 2436414 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Veva Auto Transport Inc | Tampa, FL | 1703456 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | A B R Auto Transport Inc | Tampa, FL | 2504446 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Ypr Car Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3086908 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Thilu Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3488019 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | LD Auto Carriers | Lutz, FL | 9143287 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | MC Express Auto Transport Inc | Tampa, FL | 1255774 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Tampa Bay Car Carrier LLC | Tampa, FL | 2175093 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Felipe Auto Carrier Inc | Tampa, FL | 2201663 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | M G E Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3006419 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Isaac Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 4408114 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Baus Auto Transport LLC | Largo, FL | 3146520 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | PC Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 4295288 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | HGC Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 4300344 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | N & C Auto Transportation LLC | Tampa, FL | 2354051 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Carlos' Auto Transport | Tampa, FL | 1649189 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Ea Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 1696308 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | McNeil Auto Haul Inc | Pinellas Park, FL | 887240 | 5 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Dependable Auto Transport | Pinellas Park, FL | 1160141 | 3 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Yr Auto Trans Inc | Tampa, FL | 2982365 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Amj Auto Transport Inc | Prt Rchy, FL | 3029975 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Palm Harbor: the main lanes
Distances from Palm Harbor to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Palm Harbor to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,170 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,485 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,157 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,047 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 901 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 951 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 260 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,081 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 Palm Harbor
10 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 21 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 12 vehicle inspections (25.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 21 driver inspections (4.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Vehicle Transport LLCTarpon Springs, FL · USDOT 2573889 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| Chaparral Auto Transport IncClearwater, FL · USDOT 149693 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Ypr Car Transport LLCTampa, FL · USDOT 3086908 | 3 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| HGC Auto Transport LLCTampa, FL · USDOT 4300344 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
| Sena's Auto TransportincTampa, FL · USDOT 1138148 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| MC Express Auto Transport IncTampa, FL · USDOT 1255774 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Pinellas County
Palm Harbor is in Pinellas County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 20,024 people a year leaving Pinellas County for another state, most often for North Carolina (about 1,742), Georgia (about 1,567) and Ohio (about 1,393), while about 29,874 (±1,699) 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 Palm Harbor and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Palm Harbor 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 Palm Harbor: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Palm Harbor, FL?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Palm Harbor itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Clearwater, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Tampa, New Prt Rchy and nearby). All 41 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 Palm Harbor?
By reported fleet, JB Auto Transport Inc in Dunedin, FL, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1450469). 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 Palm Harbor?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Palm Harbor to New York City, NY is about 1,170 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 Palm Harbor?
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 Palm Harbor done at roadside inspections?
10 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 21 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 12 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.