Car Shipping Companies in Port Charlotte, FL
6 auto transporters are registered in Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Port Charlotte
- 6
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 19
- of 46 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 4 trucks
- R & J Auto Transport Inc, Nokomis
In short
6 auto transporters are registered in Port Charlotte and 40 more work within 30 miles; 19 of the 46 can haul across state lines. 17 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is R & J Auto Transport Inc's 4 trucks. Most people leaving Charlotte County for another state go to Michigan (Census).
Auto transporters based in Port Charlotte
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
D and S Auto Transport LLC
23040 Gray Avenue, FL 33980
- USDOT
- 3981870
- MC number
- MC1518947
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 2
Florida Keys Auto Transport
Legal name: In-N-Out Keys LLC
141 Poinsettia Cir Ne, FL 33952
- USDOT
- 4120018
- MC number
- MC1583555
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 3
JG Fast and Reliable Auto Transport LLC
22545 Utica Ave, FL 33980
- USDOT
- 4143132
- MC number
- MC1588978
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 4
Deals on Wheels Auto Carrier LLC
14202 Whitesides Ave, FL 33953
- USDOT
- 4238793
- MC number
- MC1641179
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
- 5
Hot Wheels Auto Transport
FL 33948
- USDOT
- 1720423
- MC number
- MC646408
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2007
- 6
Be Safe Auto Transport Inc
8233 Burwell Cir, FL 33981
- USDOT
- 4232586
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Port Charlotte
Nearest first, from Point Charlotte, North Port, Punta Gorda, Arcadia and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Florida State Auto Transport LLC | Point Charlotte, FL | 3165329 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Coral Reef Auto Transport Inc | North Port, FL | 1003615 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 5 mi | State Vehicle Transport LLC | Punta Gorda, FL | 3087753 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Elite Auto Transport LLC | North Port, FL | 1809581 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Morganite Auto Transport LLC | North Port, FL | 3775631 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Murphy Auto Transport LLC | Arcadia, FL | 2578348 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | RK Auto Transport LLC | Englewood, FL | 3084085 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Always First Auto Transport | Englewood, FL | 2160901 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Ams Auto Carrier LLC | Cape Coral, FL | 4204088 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Samy Auto Transport Inc | Cape Coral, FL | 2071709 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | VGP Auto Transport Inc | Cape Coral, FL | 3632391 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Breeze Express Auto Transport Inc | Cape Coral, FL | 3347159 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | H&L First Class Auto Transport LLC | Cape Coral, FL | 3577949 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 20 mi | Tirado Auto Hauler LLC | Cape Coral, FL | 3601636 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Large Car Transporters LLC | Cape Coral, FL | 4425109 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Warrior Auto Transport LLC | Cape Coral, FL | 2297348 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Abel Auto Transport Inc | Cape Coral, FL | 2354059 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | South Florida Auto Transport Corp | Cape Coral, FL | 4309052 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | M & A Auto Shipping Inc | Venice, FL | 2484061 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Aoa Car Carrier 1 Corp | Cape Coral, FL | 3747571 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Adria Auto Transport LLC | Cape Coral, FL | 4215412 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Casiva Auto Transport LLC | Cape Coral, FL | 3989884 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Martell Auto Hauling LLC | Cape Coral, FL | 4004929 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Alex & Chris Auto Transport LLC | Cape Coral, FL | 4088962 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Constantin Auto Transport | Cape Coral, FL | 2724747 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Yrf Auto Transport LLC | Cape Coral, FL | 4146271 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Venice Auto Transport Inc | Venice, FL | 2283714 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Syf Auto Transport Inc | Cape Coral, FL | 3723373 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Express Vehicle Transport LLC | Cape Coral, FL | 3081306 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Victoria Car Transport Inc | Cape Coral, FL | 4300296 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Star Auto Carrier LLC | Cape Coral, FL | 4319411 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | R & J Auto Transport Inc | Nokomis, FL | 1022059 | 4 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Yalorde Auto Transport LLC | North Fort Myers, FL | 3850490 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Black Diamond Auto Transport Inc | Arcadia, FL | 1739798 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Cole's Auto Transport | North Fort Myers, FL | 1416787 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Renagade's Auto Transport LLC | North Fort Myers, FL | 2564569 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | At Car Carrier Inc | North Fort Myers, FL | 3065610 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Bwi Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 1939626 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | M&G Auto Transport Corp | Cape Coral, FL | 4502046 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Maya Auto Transport LLC | Cape Coral, FL | 4094600 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Port Charlotte: the main lanes
Distances from Port Charlotte to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Port Charlotte to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,230 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,558 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,254 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,126 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 966 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,018 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 169 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,143 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 Port Charlotte
17 of the 46 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 62 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 17 of 36 vehicle inspections (47.2%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 62 driver inspections (19.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida Auto Transport CorpCape Coral, FL · USDOT 4309052 | 10 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 10 |
| Ams Auto Carrier LLCCape Coral, FL · USDOT 4204088 | 9 | 4 of 6 | 5 of 9 |
| Abel Auto Transport IncCape Coral, FL · USDOT 2354059 | 8 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 8 |
| D and S Auto Transport LLCPort Charlotte, FL · USDOT 3981870 | 8 | 4 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| JG Fast and Reliable Auto Transport LLCPort Charlotte, FL · USDOT 4143132 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| M & A Auto Shipping IncVenice, FL · USDOT 2484061 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Charlotte County
Port Charlotte is in Charlotte County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,007 people a year leaving Charlotte County for another state, most often for Michigan (about 350), Massachusetts (about 289) and North Carolina (about 286), while about 8,687 (±1,007) 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 Port Charlotte and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Port Charlotte streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 6 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 Port Charlotte: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Port Charlotte, FL?
6 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Port Charlotte itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Point Charlotte, North Port, Punta Gorda, Arcadia, Englewood and nearby). All 46 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 Port Charlotte?
By reported fleet, R & J Auto Transport Inc in Nokomis, FL, with 4 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1022059). 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 Port Charlotte?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Port Charlotte to New York City, NY is about 1,230 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 Port Charlotte?
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 Port Charlotte done at roadside inspections?
17 of the 46 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 62 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 17 of 36 vehicle inspections (47.2%), 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.