Car Shipping Companies in Lexington, KY
4 auto transporters are registered in Lexington with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 3 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 Lexington to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lexington
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 7 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 4 trucks
- Bonsai Auto Transport LLC, Lexington
In short
4 auto transporters are registered in Lexington and 3 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 7 can haul across state lines. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Bonsai Auto Transport LLC's 4 trucks. Most people leaving Fayette County for another state go to Ohio (Census).
Auto transporters based in Lexington
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Bonsai Auto Transport LLC
2081 Harrodburg Rd, KY 40504
- USDOT
- 2106813
- MC number
- MC728075
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2010
- 2
Clarks Tow and Auto Transportation LLC
1225 Rockbridge Rd, KY 40515
- USDOT
- 3788708
- MC number
- MC1359084
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 3
Empire Auto Transport LLC
408 Lakebow Ct, KY 40515
- USDOT
- 3261251
- MC number
- MC1028130
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
- 4
Louis Auto Transport LLC
3501 Pimlico Pkwy Apt 120, KY 40517
- USDOT
- 1671621
- MC number
- MC615341
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2007
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lexington
Nearest first, from Mount Sterling, Frankfort, Lawrenceburg and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 mi | Future Auto Transport LLC | Mount Sterling, KY | 2455071 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Everidge Auto Transport LLC | Frankfort, KY | 3732995 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Mascar Auto Transport LLC | Lawrenceburg, KY | 3074994 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lexington: the main lanes
Distances from Lexington to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lexington to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 687 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,215 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 371 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 911 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 987 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 475 mi | 9 hr | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,025 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 600 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 Lexington
5 of the 7 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 2 of 7 vehicle inspections (28.6%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 12 driver inspections (8.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Auto Transport LLCLexington, KY · USDOT 1671621 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Bonsai Auto Transport LLCLexington, KY · USDOT 2106813 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Empire Auto Transport LLCLexington, KY · USDOT 3261251 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Clarks Tow and Auto Transportation LLCLexington, KY · USDOT 3788708 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Mascar Auto Transport LLCLawrenceburg, KY · USDOT 3074994 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Fayette County
Lexington is in Fayette County, KY. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,707 people a year leaving Fayette County for another state, most often for Ohio (about 1,344), Florida (about 1,241) and Indiana (about 674), while about 11,716 (±1,320) 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 Lexington and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lexington streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 4 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 Kentucky
20 listed auto transporters are based in Kentucky; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Lexington: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lexington, KY?
4 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Lexington itself, and 3 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Mount Sterling, Frankfort, Lawrenceburg and nearby). All 7 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 Lexington?
By reported fleet, Bonsai Auto Transport LLC in Lexington, KY, with 4 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2106813). 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 Lexington?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lexington to New York City, NY is about 687 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 Lexington?
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 Lexington done at roadside inspections?
5 of the 7 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 12 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 7 vehicle inspections (28.6%), 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.