Car Shipping Companies in Sarasota, FL
6 auto transporters are registered in Sarasota with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 19 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 Sarasota to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Sarasota
- 6
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 19
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 25 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 40 trucks
- GMW Auto Transport LLC, Bradenton
In short
6 auto transporters are registered in Sarasota and 19 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 25 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 based in Sarasota
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Gulfcoast Auto Shipping Inc
7236 Monarda Dr, FL 34238
- USDOT
- 2547061
- MC number
- MC886791
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 2
Bwi Auto Transport
Legal name: B Widomski Inc
7001 Saddle Oak Trl, FL 34241
- USDOT
- 1939626
- MC number
- MC728984
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 3
Jacob's Auto Transport
Legal name: Jacob's Auto Transport LLC
3447 Prudence Dr, FL 34235
- USDOT
- 3221448
- MC number
- MC1008526 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
- 4
LSG Auto Transport LLC
4336 67Th Avenue Cir E, FL 34243
- USDOT
- 3014042
- MC number
- MC30721
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 5
A&A Auto Transport
3447 Prudence Dr, FL 34235
- USDOT
- 3487668
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
- 6
Smith Auto Transport
FL 34232
- USDOT
- 1695852
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2007
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Sarasota
Nearest first, from Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Nokomis, Palmetto and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Yg Auto Transport Inc | Bradenton, FL | 3509839 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Sierra Auto Logistics LLC | Bradenton, FL | 3977962 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Southern Auto Transport Services Inc | Lakewood Ranch, FL | 780051 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 11 mi | GMW Auto Transport LLC | Bradenton, FL | 3097810 | 40 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Eagle Auto Transport Carrier LLC | Bradenton, FL | 2517456 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Florida Auto Transport | Bradenton, FL | 1729100 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | R & J Auto Transport Inc | Nokomis, FL | 1022059 | 4 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Alan's Auto Transportation Inc | Palmetto, FL | 881308 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 19 mi | M & A Auto Shipping Inc | Venice, FL | 2484061 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Statewide Auto Haulers | Parrish, FL | 1311829 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Venice Auto Transport Inc | Venice, FL | 2283714 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Proflex Auto Transport Inc | Saint Petersburg, FL | 2828614 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Lac Auto Transport LLC | Apollo Beach, FL | 3694547 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Always First Auto Transport | Englewood, FL | 2160901 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Fierce Auto Transport Inc | Apollo Beach, FL | 4267137 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Elite Auto Transport LLC | North Port, FL | 1809581 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Morganite Auto Transport LLC | North Port, FL | 3775631 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Deals on Wheels Auto Carrier LLC | Port Charlotte, FL | 4238793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Auto Transport System LLC | Saint Petersburg, FL | 984160 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Sarasota: the main lanes
Distances from Sarasota to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Sarasota to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,213 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,522 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,217 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,088 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 932 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 998 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 208 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,125 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
6 of the 25 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 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 and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Sarasota 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 Sarasota: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Sarasota, FL?
6 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Sarasota itself, and 19 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Nokomis, Palmetto, Venice and nearby). All 25 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 Sarasota?
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?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Sarasota to New York City, NY is about 1,213 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?
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 done at roadside inspections?
6 of the 25 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.