Car Shipping Companies in Meridian, ID
3 auto transporters are registered in Meridian with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 6 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 Meridian to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Meridian
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 9 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 9 trucks
- D & J Auto Transport, Meridian
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Meridian and 6 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 9 can haul across state lines. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is D & J Auto Transport's 9 trucks. Most people leaving Ada County for another state go to Washington (Census).
Auto transporters based in Meridian
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
D & J Auto Transport
Legal name: D & J Auto Transport Inc
1433 E Commercial Dr, ID 83642
- USDOT
- 318405
- MC number
- MC169861
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 9 drivers
- Registered since
- 1988
- 2
Northwest Auto Transport
Legal name: Loco Inc
6330 W Ustick Rd, ID 83646
- USDOT
- 1262882
- MC number
- MC494160
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2004
- 3
Accurate Auto Transport
ID 83646
- USDOT
- 1969364
- MC number
- MC697235
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2009
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Meridian
Nearest first, from Nampa, Middleton, Boise, Kuna and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Auto Transporters Co-Op Inc | Nampa, ID | 1357813 | 1 truck | Within ID | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Deuce's Auto Transport & Towing | Nampa, ID | 3091226 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Pristine Auto Transport | Middleton, ID | 2825969 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Eagle Auto Transport LLC | Boise, ID | 2182428 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Integrity Auto Transport LLC | Kuna, ID | 2984267 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Challenger Auto Transport | Caldwell, ID | 2825368 | 1 truck | Within ID | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Meridian: the main lanes
Distances from Meridian to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Meridian to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,516 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 781 mi | 2 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,701 mi | 4 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,514 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,753 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,393 mi | 5 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,767 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,471 mi | 5 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 Meridian
5 of the 9 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 32 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 12 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 32 driver inspections (9.4%, 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 Transport LLCKuna, ID · USDOT 2984267 | 15 | 2 of 6 | 0 of 15 |
| D & J Auto TransportMeridian, ID · USDOT 318405 | 9 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
| Pristine Auto TransportMiddleton, ID · USDOT 2825969 | 4 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 4 |
| Eagle Auto Transport LLCBoise, ID · USDOT 2182428 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
| Deuce's Auto Transport & TowingNampa, ID · USDOT 3091226 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Ada County
Meridian is in Ada County, ID. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 12,493 people a year leaving Ada County for another state, most often for Washington (about 1,715), Oregon (about 1,557) and California (about 1,496), while about 22,127 (±2,062) 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 Meridian and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Meridian streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 3 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 Idaho
18 listed auto transporters are based in Idaho; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Meridian: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Meridian, ID?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Meridian itself, and 6 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Nampa, Middleton, Boise, Kuna, Caldwell and nearby). All 9 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 Meridian?
By reported fleet, D & J Auto Transport in Meridian, ID, with 9 trucks on its filing (USDOT 318405). 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 Meridian?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Meridian to New York City, NY is about 2,516 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 Meridian?
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 Meridian done at roadside inspections?
5 of the 9 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 32 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 12 vehicle inspections (50.0%), 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.