Car Shipping Companies in Plant City, FL
4 auto transporters are registered in Plant City 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 Plant City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Plant City
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 44 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 7 trucks
- DM Auto Movers Inc, Lakeland
In short
4 auto transporters are registered in Plant City and 40 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 44 can haul across state lines. 8 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is DM Auto Movers Inc's 7 trucks. Most people leaving Hillsborough County for another state go to Georgia (Census).
Auto transporters based in Plant City
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Dan Crist Auto Transport
605 Charlie Wiggins Road, FL 33567
- USDOT
- 879703
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2000
- 2
Knights Auto Transport Corp
2601 Knights Griffin Rd, FL 33565
- USDOT
- 1635333
- MC number
- MC602889
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2007
- 3
JW Auto Transport
FL 33566
- USDOT
- 1118304
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2003
- 4
B B Auto Transport Inc
507 East Ohio Street, FL 33563
- USDOT
- 1531301
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2006
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Plant City
Nearest first, from Lakeland, Valrico, Seffner, Brandon and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Riptide Auto Transport | Lakeland, FL | 863415 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Heath Auto Transport Inc | Lakeland, FL | 1023220 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | K B Auto Transport | Lakeland, FL | 1923778 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Orly Auto Transport | Lakeland, FL | 2581168 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 9 mi | DM Auto Movers Inc | Lakeland, FL | 4223214 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Img Auto Transport | Valrico, FL | 3204038 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Hoosier Auto Transport Inc | Lakeland, FL | 907885 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Hernandez Auto Movers LLC | Seffner, FL | 4533810 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Farmer Auto Transport | Seffner, FL | 913183 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Ose Auto Transport Inc | Lakeland, FL | 2008510 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Aladdin Auto Transport Company | Valrico, FL | 2563210 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Fla Auto Transport | Brandon, FL | 873531 | 3 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Super Safe Auto Transport | Thonotosassa, FL | 1280308 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Epc Auto Transport Corp | Brandon, FL | 3464464 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Rivero Auto Transport LLC | Brandon, FL | 4295396 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Sunshine Car Carriers Corp | Brandon, FL | 4078338 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | T & A Auto Transport LLC | Lakeland, FL | 1939965 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Bernal's Car Hauler | Lakeland, FL | 3191914 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Cleveland Auto Transport | Brandon, FL | 1222971 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Good Shepherd Auto Transport | Lakeland, FL | 1332291 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Kennys Auto Transport | Lakeland, FL | 3307837 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | RM Auto Transport Inc | Lakeland, FL | 3604905 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Couch Auto Transport Inc | Brandon, FL | 822143 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Dejesus Auto Transport Inc | Lakeland, FL | 3138691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Terry King Vehicle Transport LLC | Lakeland, FL | 3235269 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | The Real Deal Towing & Auto Transport Corp | Tampa, FL | 3168727 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3269923 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Johnnie Starr Car Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3126206 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Y & K Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 2916903 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Shepherd's Auto Transport | Tampa, FL | 3206775 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Marc Sanderson Auto Transport | Lithia, FL | 863129 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Yahir Auto Transport Corp | Tampa, FL | 3634110 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | VJ Yunque Auto Transport Inc | Lakeland, FL | 3322057 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Aj Car Transport LLC | Lakeland, FL | 3851332 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | L & J Auto Carrier LLC | Zephyrhills, FL | 3513394 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Ohana Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3260534 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Auto Transport Herrera | Tampa, FL | 1539058 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Venero Auto Transport of Tampa LLC | Tampa, FL | 1877485 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Cala Auto Transport LLC | Tampa, FL | 3477921 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Well Carriers Auto Transport | Tampa, FL | 3431892 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Plant City: the main lanes
Distances from Plant City to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Plant City to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,155 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,527 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,174 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,089 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 945 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 940 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 227 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,067 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 Plant City
8 of the 44 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 18 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 9 vehicle inspections (22.2%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 18 driver inspections (27.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Car Carriers CorpBrandon, FL · USDOT 4078338 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Img Auto TransportValrico, FL · USDOT 3204038 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| DM Auto Movers IncLakeland, FL · USDOT 4223214 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 3 |
| Venero Auto Transport of Tampa LLCTampa, FL · USDOT 1877485 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Knights Auto Transport CorpPlant City, FL · USDOT 1635333 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Orly Auto TransportLakeland, FL · USDOT 2581168 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Hillsborough County
Plant City is in Hillsborough County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 32,542 people a year leaving Hillsborough County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 2,296), California (about 2,145) and North Carolina (about 1,942), while about 43,068 (±2,491) 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 Plant City and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Plant City streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 4 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 Plant City: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Plant City, FL?
4 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Plant City itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lakeland, Valrico, Seffner, Brandon, Thonotosassa and nearby). All 44 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 Plant City?
By reported fleet, DM Auto Movers Inc in Lakeland, FL, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4223214). 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 Plant City?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Plant City to New York City, NY is about 1,155 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 Plant 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.
How have car haulers near Plant City done at roadside inspections?
8 of the 44 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 18 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 9 vehicle inspections (22.2%), 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.