Car Shipping Companies in Columbia, MD
3 auto transporters are registered in Columbia with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 40 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 Columbia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Columbia
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 36
- of 43 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 10 trucks
- Stevens Auto Transport & Welding Inc, Baltimore
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Columbia and 40 more work within 30 miles; 36 of the 43 can haul across state lines. 25 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Stevens Auto Transport & Welding Inc's 10 trucks. Most people leaving Howard County for another state go to Virginia (Census).
Auto transporters based in Columbia
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Dependable Auto Carriers
Legal name: Davis Affinity Holdings
8924 Mcgaw Ct, MD 21045
- USDOT
- 4526133
- MC number
- MC1794003
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 2
Oliver Auto Transport LLC
9550 Berger Rd Suite #8, MD 21046
- USDOT
- 4554887
- MC number
- MC1809533
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 3
Chains Auto Transport LLC
8963 Early April Way Apt C, MD 21046
- USDOT
- 2780613
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Columbia
Nearest first, from Laurel, Elkridge, Hanover, Catonsville and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Maliks Express Auto Shipping & Transport LLC | Laurel, MD | 3015478 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Elite Auto Transporter | Laurel, MD | 3045134 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Safety Auto Transport LLC | Laurel, MD | 3315326 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Classic Car Carrier Inc | Elkridge, MD | 1266141 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Jaycal Auto Transport LLC | Elkridge, MD | 4189366 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Moveacar Transport | Hanover, MD | 3249253 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Orpheu Auto Transport LLC | Laurel, MD | 4199838 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Coastal Car Carriers LLC | Catonsville, MD | 3241201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Osacan Auto Transport | Laurel, MD | 2895787 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | G&S Auto Transport LLC | Beltsville, MD | 2281989 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Bj's Auto Transport | Silver Spring, MD | 1821086 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Guerras Auto Transport LLC | Beltsville, MD | 4342299 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Auto Transport MDS LLC | Halethorpe, MD | 4554374 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Benz Auto Transport | Gambrills, MD | 819791 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Nissa Auto Transport | Brooklyn, MD | 2794352 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 12 mi | State Roadz Auto Transport | Baltimore, MD | 2006866 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 13 mi | TJ Auto Transport LLC | Millersville, MD | 4179844 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Auto Transport | Glenn Dale, MD | 1831881 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Badoh Auto Transport LLC | Bowie, MD | 3590864 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | SRS Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4472106 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | JBC Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 3915716 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Top Car Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4325014 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Knopf Auto Transport Inc | Wheaton, MD | 1955276 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | LP Auto Transport LLC | Adelphi, MD | 3654009 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | KF Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4194970 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Auto Carrier | North Carrollton, MD | 3914398 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Elvis Auto Transport LLC | Lanham, MD | 3993745 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Elite Auto Transport LLC | Glen Burnie, MD | 4214686 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | H & M Auto Transport | Silver Spring, MD | 4557334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Stevens Auto Transport & Welding Inc | Baltimore, MD | 808027 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Capitol Auto Transport LLC | Rockville, MD | 3699498 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Express Auto Transport LLC | Riverdale, MD | 4114759 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Roadrunnerz Auto Transport | Rockville, MD | 3354249 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | G & A Auto Transport LLC | Hyattsville, MD | 1137670 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | R&M Auto Transport Corp | Baltimore, MD | 2956984 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 16 mi | Xtreme Auto Transport | Pikesville, MD | 1279519 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Danos Car Towing | Hyasttsville, MD | 2400708 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Devon M Harris | Pikesville, MD | 3331225 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Bg&Sons Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 3160270 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Auto Transport & Towing Express | Hyattsville, MD | 3232058 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Columbia: the main lanes
Distances from Columbia to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Columbia to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 214 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,686 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 695 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,396 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,442 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,103 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 121 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 655 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 Columbia
25 of the 43 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 164 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 43 of 123 vehicle inspections (35.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 164 driver inspections (12.8%, against 10.3%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moveacar TransportHanover, MD · USDOT 3249253 | 40 | 3 of 23 | 1 of 40 |
| Orpheu Auto Transport LLCLaurel, MD · USDOT 4199838 | 36 | 8 of 27 | 6 of 36 |
| TJ Auto Transport LLCMillersville, MD · USDOT 4179844 | 11 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 11 |
| Capitol Auto Transport LLCRockville, MD · USDOT 3699498 | 10 | 6 of 8 | 2 of 10 |
| Express Auto Transport LLCRiverdale, MD · USDOT 4114759 | 10 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 10 |
| Top Car Transport LLCSilver Spring, MD · USDOT 4325014 | 8 | 4 of 7 | 0 of 8 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Howard County
Columbia is in Howard County, MD. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,554 people a year leaving Howard County for another state, most often for Virginia (about 1,388), Florida (about 1,172) and Pennsylvania (about 856), while about 8,185 (±1,070) 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 Columbia and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Columbia 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 Maryland
124 listed auto transporters are based in Maryland; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Columbia: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Columbia, MD?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Columbia itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Laurel, Elkridge, Hanover, Catonsville, Beltsville and nearby). All 43 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 Columbia?
By reported fleet, Stevens Auto Transport & Welding Inc in Baltimore, MD, with 10 trucks on its filing (USDOT 808027). 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 Columbia?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Columbia to New York City, NY is about 214 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 Columbia?
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 Columbia done at roadside inspections?
25 of the 43 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 164 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 43 of 123 vehicle inspections (35.0%), 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.