Car Shipping Companies in South Bend, IN
1 auto transporter is registered in South Bend with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 8 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 South Bend to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in South Bend
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 9 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Amp Auto Haulers LLC, Elkhart
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in South Bend and 8 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 9 can haul across state lines. 4 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Amp Auto Haulers LLC's 3 trucks. Most people leaving St. Joseph County for another state go to Michigan (Census).
Auto transporters based in South Bend
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Tim Potter Auto Movers
18325 Brightling Sea, IN 46637
- USDOT
- 839810
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1999
Auto transporters within 30 miles of South Bend
Nearest first, from Elkhart, Bristol, Stevensville, Laporte and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | Amp Auto Haulers LLC | Elkhart, IN | 4435565 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Next Level Auto Transports | Elkhart, IN | 4549269 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Sssk Auto Transport Corp | Elkhart, IN | 4041897 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Odd Jobs Car Hauling | Elkhart, IN | 1591926 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Jr Car Transport LLC | Bristol, IN | 3406649 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | MLM General Services for Car Transportation LLC | Stevensville, MI | 3744283 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Redline Auto Transport LLC | Laporte, IN | 1554754 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | White Arrow Auto Transport LLC | Plymouth, IN | 1740176 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of South Bend: the main lanes
Distances from South Bend to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From South Bend to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 745 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,113 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 84 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 988 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,133 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 610 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,347 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 690 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 South Bend
4 of the 9 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 12 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 9 vehicle inspections (66.7%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 12 driver inspections (25.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jr Car Transport LLCBristol, IN · USDOT 3406649 | 6 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
| White Arrow Auto Transport LLCPlymouth, IN · USDOT 1740176 | 3 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Amp Auto Haulers LLCElkhart, IN · USDOT 4435565 | 2 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Next Level Auto TransportsElkhart, IN · USDOT 4549269 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of St. Joseph County
South Bend is in St. Joseph County, IN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,912 people a year leaving St. Joseph County for another state, most often for Michigan (about 2,523), Illinois (about 1,023) and Texas (about 641), while about 8,436 (±808) 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 South Bend and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow South Bend 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 Indiana
55 listed auto transporters are based in Indiana; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in South Bend: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in South Bend, IN?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in South Bend itself, and 8 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Elkhart, Bristol, Stevensville, Laporte, Plymouth 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 South Bend?
By reported fleet, Amp Auto Haulers LLC in Elkhart, IN, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4435565). 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 South Bend?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (South Bend to New York City, NY is about 745 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 South Bend?
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 South Bend done at roadside inspections?
4 of the 9 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 12 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 9 vehicle inspections (66.7%), 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.