Car Shipping Companies in Palmetto, FL
1 auto transporter is registered in Palmetto 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 Palmetto to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Palmetto
- 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
- 40 trucks
- GMW Auto Transport LLC, Bradenton
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Palmetto and 40 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 41 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 Palmetto
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Alan's Auto Transportation Inc
3740 36Th Avenue East, FL 34221
- USDOT
- 881308
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2000
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Palmetto
Nearest first, from Bradenton, Saint Petersburg, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Eagle Auto Transport Carrier LLC | Bradenton, FL | 2517456 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Florida Auto Transport | Bradenton, FL | 1729100 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Yg Auto Transport Inc | Bradenton, FL | 3509839 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Sierra Auto Logistics LLC | Bradenton, FL | 3977962 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | GMW Auto Transport LLC | Bradenton, FL | 3097810 | 40 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Proflex Auto Transport Inc | Saint Petersburg, FL | 2828614 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | LSG Auto Transport LLC | Sarasota, FL | 3014042 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Southern Auto Transport Services Inc | Lakewood Ranch, FL | 780051 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 15 mi | Jacob's Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 3221448 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | A&A Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 3487668 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Auto Transport System LLC | Saint Petersburg, FL | 984160 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Hernandez Auto Transport Services LLC | Saint Petersburg, FL | 2428792 | 6 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | G Kordis Auto Transport Inc | Saint Petersburg, FL | 1167993 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Lac Auto Transport LLC | Apollo Beach, FL | 3694547 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Fierce Auto Transport Inc | Apollo Beach, FL | 4267137 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Always on Time Auto Transport Inc | Saint Petersburg, FL | 2971037 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Statewide Auto Haulers | Parrish, FL | 1311829 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Smith Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 1695852 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Ultimate Auto Transport LLC | Saint Petersburg, FL | 3452633 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Beeyenm Auto Carrier | Gibsonton, FL | 3918880 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Premier Auto Transport | Gibsonton, FL | 1706442 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 21 mi | McNeil Auto Haul Inc | Pinellas Park, FL | 887240 | 5 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Dependable Auto Transport | Pinellas Park, FL | 1160141 | 3 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | GH Auto Transport LLC | Riverview, FL | 3485786 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | American Express Auto Transport LLC | Riverview, FL | 2361732 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Je Auto Logistics LLC | Riverview, FL | 3206496 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Fast and Secure Auto Transport LLC | Riverview, FL | 3106859 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Auto Hauler | Riverview, FL | 1755801 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Gulfcoast Auto Shipping Inc | Sarasota, FL | 2547061 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Baus Auto Transport LLC | Largo, FL | 3146520 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Chaparral Auto Transport Inc | Clearwater, FL | 149693 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 25 mi | Elite Auto Transport Group LLC | Tampa, FL | 4441420 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Sunshine Auto Transport | Clearwater, FL | 881319 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Bwi Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 1939626 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Devil Dog Auto Transport | Clearwater, FL | 2032476 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Cat Inc | Tampa, FL | 1827761 | 3 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 26 mi | J&K Auto Transport & Towing | Largo, FL | 2897815 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | George Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3903688 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Auto Transport Herrera | Tampa, FL | 1539058 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Super Car Auto Transport Inc | Tampa, FL | 1168213 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Palmetto: the main lanes
Distances from Palmetto to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Palmetto to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,200 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,511 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,199 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,076 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 922 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 984 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 224 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,112 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 Palmetto
9 of the 41 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 41 vehicle inspections (31.7%), about the same as the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 13 of 102 driver inspections (12.7%, 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 |
| Chaparral Auto Transport IncClearwater, FL · USDOT 149693 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 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
Palmetto 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 Palmetto and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Palmetto 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 Palmetto: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Palmetto, FL?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Palmetto itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Bradenton, Saint Petersburg, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Apollo Beach 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 Palmetto?
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 Palmetto?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Palmetto to New York City, NY is about 1,200 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 Palmetto?
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 Palmetto done at roadside inspections?
9 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 102 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 13 of 41 vehicle inspections (31.7%), 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.