Car Shipping Companies in Sarasota Springs, FL
No auto transporter is registered in Sarasota Springs itself on the federal register, but 24 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Sarasota, Bradenton, Nokomis and nearby. 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 Sarasota Springs to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Sarasota Springs
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 24
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 24 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 40 trucks
- GMW Auto Transport LLC, Bradenton
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Sarasota Springs itself, but 24 work within 30 miles; 8 can haul across state lines. 6 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is GMW Auto Transport LLC's 40 trucks. Most people leaving Sarasota County for another state go to Georgia (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Sarasota Springs
These are the carriers that serve a Sarasota Springs pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Sarasota, Bradenton, Nokomis, Lakewood Ranch and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Smith Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 1695852 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Jacob's Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 3221448 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 4 mi | A&A Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 3487668 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Gulfcoast Auto Shipping Inc | Sarasota, FL | 2547061 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Bwi Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 1939626 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | LSG Auto Transport LLC | Sarasota, FL | 3014042 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Yg Auto Transport Inc | Bradenton, FL | 3509839 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Sierra Auto Logistics LLC | Bradenton, FL | 3977962 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | R & J Auto Transport Inc | Nokomis, FL | 1022059 | 4 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Southern Auto Transport Services Inc | Lakewood Ranch, FL | 780051 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi | GMW Auto Transport LLC | Bradenton, FL | 3097810 | 40 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Eagle Auto Transport Carrier LLC | Bradenton, FL | 2517456 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Florida Auto Transport | Bradenton, FL | 1729100 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | M & A Auto Shipping Inc | Venice, FL | 2484061 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Venice Auto Transport Inc | Venice, FL | 2283714 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Alan's Auto Transportation Inc | Palmetto, FL | 881308 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Statewide Auto Haulers | Parrish, FL | 1311829 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Always First Auto Transport | Englewood, FL | 2160901 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Elite Auto Transport LLC | North Port, FL | 1809581 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Morganite Auto Transport LLC | North Port, FL | 3775631 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Deals on Wheels Auto Carrier LLC | Port Charlotte, FL | 4238793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Coral Reef Auto Transport Inc | North Port, FL | 1003615 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 29 mi | RK Auto Transport LLC | Englewood, FL | 3084085 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Hot Wheels Auto Transport | Port Charlotte, FL | 1720423 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Sarasota Springs: the main lanes
Distances from Sarasota Springs to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Sarasota Springs to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,218 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,524 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,222 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,090 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 933 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,002 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 206 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,130 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 Sarasota Springs
6 of the 24 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 93 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 35 vehicle inspections (31.4%), about the same as the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 93 driver inspections (11.8%, 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 |
| M & A Auto Shipping IncVenice, FL · USDOT 2484061 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
| Gulfcoast Auto Shipping IncSarasota, FL · USDOT 2547061 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Bwi Auto TransportSarasota, FL · USDOT 1939626 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Morganite Auto Transport LLCNorth Port, FL · USDOT 3775631 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Sarasota County
Sarasota Springs is in Sarasota County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,486 people a year leaving Sarasota County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 1,238), Indiana (about 802) and Pennsylvania (about 506), while about 20,075 (±1,735) 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 Sarasota Springs and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Sarasota Springs streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; agree the spot when you book. 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 Sarasota Springs: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Sarasota Springs, FL?
None is registered in Sarasota Springs itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 24 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Sarasota, Bradenton, Nokomis, Lakewood Ranch, Venice and nearby), all with active registrations, 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 Sarasota Springs?
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 Sarasota Springs?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Sarasota Springs to New York City, NY is about 1,218 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 Sarasota Springs?
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 Sarasota Springs done at roadside inspections?
6 of the 24 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 93 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 11 of 35 vehicle inspections (31.4%), 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.