Car Shipping Companies in Venice, FL
2 auto transporters are registered in Venice with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 27 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 Venice to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Venice
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 27
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 29 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 40 trucks
- GMW Auto Transport LLC, Bradenton
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Venice and 27 more work within 30 miles; 9 of the 29 can haul across state lines. 9 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 Venice
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
M & A Auto Shipping Inc
247 James St, FL 34285
- USDOT
- 2484061
- MC number
- MC859865
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 2
Venice Auto Transport Inc
900 Pineland Avenue, FL 34285
- USDOT
- 2283714
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2012
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Venice
Nearest first, from Nokomis, Sarasota, Englewood, Port Charlotte and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | R & J Auto Transport Inc | Nokomis, FL | 1022059 | 4 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Gulfcoast Auto Shipping Inc | Sarasota, FL | 2547061 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Always First Auto Transport | Englewood, FL | 2160901 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Bwi Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 1939626 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | RK Auto Transport LLC | Englewood, FL | 3084085 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Deals on Wheels Auto Carrier LLC | Port Charlotte, FL | 4238793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Smith Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 1695852 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Jacob's Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 3221448 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 19 mi | A&A Auto Transport | Sarasota, FL | 3487668 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Hot Wheels Auto Transport | Port Charlotte, FL | 1720423 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Coral Reef Auto Transport Inc | North Port, FL | 1003615 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Elite Auto Transport LLC | North Port, FL | 1809581 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Morganite Auto Transport LLC | North Port, FL | 3775631 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Be Safe Auto Transport Inc | Port Charlotte, FL | 4232586 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Florida State Auto Transport LLC | Point Charlotte, FL | 3165329 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | LSG Auto Transport LLC | Sarasota, FL | 3014042 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Florida Keys Auto Transport | Port Charlotte, FL | 4120018 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Yg Auto Transport Inc | Bradenton, FL | 3509839 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Sierra Auto Logistics LLC | Bradenton, FL | 3977962 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | D and S Auto Transport LLC | Port Charlotte, FL | 3981870 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | JG Fast and Reliable Auto Transport LLC | Port Charlotte, FL | 4143132 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Southern Auto Transport Services Inc | Lakewood Ranch, FL | 780051 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 26 mi | GMW Auto Transport LLC | Bradenton, FL | 3097810 | 40 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | State Vehicle Transport LLC | Punta Gorda, FL | 3087753 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Eagle Auto Transport Carrier LLC | Bradenton, FL | 2517456 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Florida Auto Transport | Bradenton, FL | 1729100 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Murphy Auto Transport LLC | Arcadia, FL | 2578348 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Venice: the main lanes
Distances from Venice to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Venice to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,232 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,532 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,239 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,101 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 940 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,018 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 194 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,144 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 Venice
9 of the 29 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 108 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 18 of 47 vehicle inspections (38.3%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 14 of 108 driver inspections (13.0%, 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 |
| D and S Auto Transport LLCPort Charlotte, FL · USDOT 3981870 | 8 | 4 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| Southern Auto Transport Services IncLakewood Ranch, FL · USDOT 780051 | 8 | 3 of 4 | 1 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 |
| Gulfcoast Auto Shipping IncSarasota, FL · USDOT 2547061 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Sarasota County
Venice 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 Venice and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Venice streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 2 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 Venice: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Venice, FL?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Venice itself, and 27 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Nokomis, Sarasota, Englewood, Port Charlotte, North Port and nearby). All 29 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 Venice?
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 Venice?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Venice to New York City, NY is about 1,232 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 Venice?
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 Venice done at roadside inspections?
9 of the 29 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 108 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 18 of 47 vehicle inspections (38.3%), 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.