Car Shipping Companies in Panama City, FL
2 auto transporters are registered in Panama City with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 1 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 Panama City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Panama City
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 1
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 3 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 1 truck
- JT Nicks Auto Transportation LLC, Panama City
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Panama City and 1 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 3 can haul across state lines. 0 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is JT Nicks Auto Transportation LLC's 1 truck. Most people leaving Bay County for another state go to Alabama (Census).
Auto transporters based in Panama City
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
JT Nicks Auto Transportation LLC
Legal name: JT Nicks Transportation LLC
2302 Jones Ave, FL 32405
- USDOT
- 2817477
- MC number
- MC940022
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
Pam Car Transport LLC
5801 Thomas Dr #724, FL 32408
- USDOT
- 2500121
- MC number
- MC867541
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2014
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Panama City
Nearest first, from Pensacola and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Auto Shipping Connection LLC | Pensacola, FL | 4145263 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Panama City: the main lanes
Distances from Panama City to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Panama City to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,139 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,235 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 949 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 792 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 678 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 904 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 528 mi | 10 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,046 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 Panama City
None of the 3 auto transporters listed here had a roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Bay County
Panama City is in Bay County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,617 people a year leaving Bay County for another state, most often for Alabama (about 1,238), Georgia (about 1,026) and Virginia (about 935), while about 9,219 (±1,338) 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 Panama City and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Panama City 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 Panama City: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Panama City, FL?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Panama City itself, and 1 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Pensacola and nearby). All 3 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 Panama City?
By reported fleet, JT Nicks Auto Transportation LLC in Panama City, FL, with 1 truck on its filing (USDOT 2817477). 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 Panama City?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Panama City to New York City, NY is about 1,139 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 Panama City?
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.
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows. Nobody pays for placement.