Car Shipping Companies in Fort Wayne, IN
3 auto transporters are registered in Fort Wayne with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 2 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 Fort Wayne to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Fort Wayne
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 2
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 5 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- Indiana Auto Transport LLC, Fort Wayne
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Fort Wayne and 2 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 5 can haul across state lines. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Indiana Auto Transport LLC's 6 trucks. Most people leaving Allen County for another state go to Ohio (Census).
Auto transporters based in Fort Wayne
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Indiana Auto Transport LLC
4425 W Washington Ctr Rd, IN 46818
- USDOT
- 1681645
- MC number
- MC620404
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
- 2
A1 Auto Logistics
Legal name: A1 Auto Enterprises Inc
9714 Hidden Village Pl, IN 46835
- USDOT
- 1826718
- MC number
- MC662766
- Fleet
- 2 trucks
- Registered since
- 2008
- 3
Zima Auto Transport LLC
9410 Sail Wind Dr, IN 46804
- USDOT
- 3998486
- MC number
- MC1502130
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Fort Wayne
Nearest first, from New Haven, South Whitley and nearby.
Shipping a car out of Fort Wayne: the main lanes
Distances from Fort Wayne to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Fort Wayne to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 684 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,174 mi | 5 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 163 mi | 3 hr | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,002 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,131 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 537 mi | 10 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,283 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 624 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 Fort Wayne
3 of the 5 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 11 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 4 vehicle inspections (25.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 11 driver inspections (9.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Auto Transport LLCFort Wayne, IN · USDOT 1681645 | 7 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 7 |
| D1 Auto Logistics LLCNew Haven, IN · USDOT 4374948 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
| Zima Auto Transport LLCFort Wayne, IN · USDOT 3998486 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Allen County
Fort Wayne is in Allen County, IN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 7,331 people a year leaving Allen County for another state, most often for Ohio (about 1,845), Florida (about 780) and California (about 647), while about 7,503 (±955) 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 Fort Wayne and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Fort Wayne 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 Indiana
55 listed auto transporters are based in Indiana; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Fort Wayne: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Fort Wayne, IN?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Fort Wayne itself, and 2 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (New Haven, South Whitley and nearby). All 5 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 Fort Wayne?
By reported fleet, Indiana Auto Transport LLC in Fort Wayne, IN, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1681645). 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 Fort Wayne?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Fort Wayne to New York City, NY is about 684 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 Fort Wayne?
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 Fort Wayne done at roadside inspections?
3 of the 5 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 11 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 4 vehicle inspections (25.0%), 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.