Car Shipping Companies in The Villages, FL
No auto transporter is registered in The Villages itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Wildwood, Summerfield, Weirsdale 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 The Villages to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in The Villages
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 15
- of 40 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- E&V Auto Transportation Inc, Ocala
In short
No auto transporter is registered in The Villages itself, but 40 work within 30 miles; 15 can haul across state lines. 12 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is E&V Auto Transportation Inc's 2 trucks. Most people leaving Sumter County for another state go to Georgia (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of The Villages
These are the carriers that serve a The Villages pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Wildwood, Summerfield, Weirsdale, Belleview and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Hotshot Expedited Auto Transport LLC | Wildwood, FL | 2902454 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Sam Auto Transport LLC | Summerfield, FL | 4376507 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | 24 7 Car Hauler LLC | Summerfield, FL | 4496230 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | JN Auto Hauling LLC | Summerfield, FL | 4207838 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Lyg Auto Carrier Inc | Weirsdale, FL | 2388763 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional |
| 9 mi | Av Auto Transport Inc | Weirsdale, FL | 2608656 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Log Auto Transport LLC | Belleview, FL | 3575518 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Roy Auto Transport Inc | Belleview, FL | 4337865 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | R N R Auto Transport Inc | Leesburg, FL | 1002883 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Micks Auto Transport LLC | Leesburg, FL | 3909253 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | E&V Auto Transportation Inc | Ocala, FL | 2395450 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Royalty Auto Transport | Ocala, FL | 3333545 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Flash Premier Auto Transport Inc | Ocala, FL | 3501075 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Lebron Auto Transport LLC | Ocala, FL | 3992973 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | JK Sons Auto Transport LLC | Ocala, FL | 3239138 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Truckers Auto Carriers Corp | Ocklawha, FL | 1844825 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | O & D Auto Transport | Ocala, FL | 1007538 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Just Cruzin Auto Transport Inc | Ocala, FL | 1534450 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Relic Auto Transport | Umatilla, FL | 1757590 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Castells Auto Transport LLC | Howey In the Hills, FL | 3113315 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Jvac Auto Transport LLC | Howey In Hills, FL | 3934623 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Aichers Auto Transport | Eustis, FL | 1219501 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Milli Auto Transport LLC | Ocala, FL | 3242489 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Tazz Auto Transport LLC | Ocala, FL | 4056158 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Spengler Auto Transport LLC | Bushnell, FL | 1879390 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | I&J Auto Transport LLC | Bushnell, FL | 2994196 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | T and G Auto Transporting Specialist LLC | Bushnell, FL | 3089429 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 21 mi | CRM Auto Transport Inc | Floral City, FL | 4240658 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Bear Auto Carriers Inc | Astatula, FL | 813599 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Solution Auto Transport LLC | Ocala, FL | 3012905 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Rocketeering Auto Transport LLC | Groveland, FL | 4568340 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Moore's Auto Transport | Groveland, FL | 1673498 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Leppin Auto Transport Inc | Groveland, FL | 1284739 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Suncar Auto Transport LLC | Mount Dora, FL | 2408240 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Octane | Ocala, FL | 2457335 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | On Time Car Hauler LLC | Ocala, FL | 4410867 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | LGL Exclusive Auto Transportation LLC | Ocala, FL | 3632839 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Florida Auto Transport Inc | Ocala, FL | 2802903 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Yg&A Auto Transport LLC | Dunnellon, FL | 2418962 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Shifting Gears Auto Transport LLC | Ocala, FL | 3038292 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of The Villages: the main lanes
Distances from The Villages to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From The Villages to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,087 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,512 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,108 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,069 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 941 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 871 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 283 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 999 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 The Villages
12 of the 40 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 31 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 19 vehicle inspections (26.3%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 31 driver inspections (35.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I&J Auto Transport LLCBushnell, FL · USDOT 2994196 | 12 | 1 of 7 | 4 of 12 |
| Castells Auto Transport LLCHowey In the Hills, FL · USDOT 3113315 | 6 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 6 |
| Lyg Auto Carrier IncWeirsdale, FL · USDOT 2388763 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
| E&V Auto Transportation IncOcala, FL · USDOT 2395450 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Sam Auto Transport LLCSummerfield, FL · USDOT 4376507 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
| Suncar Auto Transport LLCMount Dora, FL · USDOT 2408240 | 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 Sumter County
The Villages is in Sumter County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,125 people a year leaving Sumter County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 393), Texas (about 365) and Kentucky (about 257), while about 5,907 (±995) 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 The Villages and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow The Villages 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 The Villages: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in The Villages, FL?
None is registered in The Villages itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Wildwood, Summerfield, Weirsdale, Belleview, Leesburg 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 The Villages?
By reported fleet, E&V Auto Transportation Inc in Ocala, FL, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2395450). 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 The Villages?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (The Villages to New York City, NY is about 1,087 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 The Villages?
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 The Villages done at roadside inspections?
12 of the 40 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 31 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 19 vehicle inspections (26.3%), 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.