Car Shipping Companies in Athens, GA
1 auto transporter is registered in Athens with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 18 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 Athens to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Athens
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 19 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 40 trucks
- LNR Auto Transport, Loganville
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Athens and 18 more work within 30 miles; 9 of the 19 can haul across state lines. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is LNR Auto Transport's 40 trucks. Most people leaving Clarke County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in Athens
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
R&M Auto Hauling
GA 30606
- USDOT
- 2442070
- MC number
- MC842507
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Athens
Nearest first, from Hull, Jefferson, Winder, Monroe and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 mi | Radd Auto Transport Inc | Hull, GA | 1184018 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | T-Bo Auto Transport Inc | Jefferson, GA | 1158037 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Nu Car Transportation LLC | Winder, GA | 2384113 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Fatdaddys Auto Transport | Monroe, GA | 1290234 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Alan's Auto Transport | Monroe, GA | 911430 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Integrity Auto Transport | Commerce, GA | 1876628 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 20 mi | Hodges Auto Transport LLC | Commerce, GA | 4389595 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Iron Haulers Auto Transport LLC | Danielsville, GA | 4390973 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Cmad Auto Transport LLC | Auburn, GA | 4320074 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | R & S Auto Transport | Maysville, GA | 1101376 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Tonantzin Auto Transport Group LLC | Dacula, GA | 4165889 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | LNR Auto Transport | Loganville, GA | 2140884 | 40 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Tim George Auto Transport | Loganville, GA | 1219932 | 3 trucks | Within GA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Elite Auto Transport Services LLC | Lawrenceville, GA | 3097545 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | KD Auto Transport LLC | Lawrenceville, GA | 1978486 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Ultimate Auto Transport Inc | Loganville, GA | 2068070 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Cason Car Carriers | Loganville, GA | 621828 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Car Hauler Service LLC | Gainesville, GA | 3356483 | 4 trucks | Within GA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Athens: the main lanes
Distances from Athens to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Athens to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 813 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,314 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 692 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 903 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 883 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 575 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 696 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 719 mi | 2 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 Athens
9 of the 19 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 54 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 21 vehicle inspections (47.6%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 54 driver inspections (1.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrity Auto TransportCommerce, GA · USDOT 1876628 | 20 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 20 |
| LNR Auto TransportLoganville, GA · USDOT 2140884 | 13 | 2 of 6 | 0 of 13 |
| Car Hauler Service LLCGainesville, GA · USDOT 3356483 | 9 | 5 of 6 | 1 of 9 |
| Hodges Auto Transport LLCCommerce, GA · USDOT 4389595 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| T-Bo Auto Transport IncJefferson, GA · USDOT 1158037 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Cmad Auto Transport LLCAuburn, GA · USDOT 4320074 | 2 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Clarke County
Athens is in Clarke County, GA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,595 people a year leaving Clarke County for another state, most often for Texas (about 586), Colorado (about 490) and Florida (about 390), while about 5,393 (±836) 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 Athens and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Athens streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 1 carrier 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 Georgia
217 listed auto transporters are based in Georgia; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Athens: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Athens, GA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Athens itself, and 18 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Hull, Jefferson, Winder, Monroe, Commerce and nearby). All 19 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 Athens?
By reported fleet, LNR Auto Transport in Loganville, GA, with 40 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2140884). 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 Athens?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Athens to New York City, NY is about 813 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 Athens?
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 Athens done at roadside inspections?
9 of the 19 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 54 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 10 of 21 vehicle inspections (47.6%), 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.