Car Shipping Companies in Elkton, MD
2 auto transporters are registered in Elkton with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 23 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 Elkton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Elkton
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 23
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 16
- of 25 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 37 trucks
- Right Way Auto Transport Inc, Elkton
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Elkton and 23 more work within 30 miles; 16 of the 25 can haul across state lines. 16 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Right Way Auto Transport Inc's 37 trucks. Most people leaving Cecil County for another state go to Delaware (Census).
Auto transporters based in Elkton
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Right Way Auto Transport Inc
1911 E Old Philadelphia Rd, MD 21921
- USDOT
- 355181
- MC number
- MC220178
- Fleet
- 37 trucks · 37 drivers
- Registered since
- 1989
- 2
Toms Auto Transport
MD 21921
- USDOT
- 613701
- MC number
- MC294789
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1995
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Elkton
Nearest first, from Newark, Bear, Wilmington, New Castle and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Hudsons Auto Transport LLC | Newark, DE | 6804355 | 2 trucks | Within DE | Not rated |
| 7 mi | J&A Auto Transport LLC | Newark, DE | 3043955 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Jefferson Auto Hauling LLC | Newark, DE | 3582024 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Global X Transport | Bear, DE | 2558169 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | S & J Auto Transport | Newark, DE | 1986247 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Lemus Auto Transportation LLC | Wilmington, DE | 2855791 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | A&G Auto Transport LLC | New Castle, DE | 3108664 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | North Alaz Auto Transport LLC | New Castle, DE | 4420400 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Warwick Auto Transport LLC | Warwick, MD | 3490825 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Crespo's Auto Transport | Wilmington, DE | 2169718 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Ferraro Auto Transport LLC | Townsend, DE | 3567960 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | RPM Auto Transportion | Pomeroy, PA | 3031643 | 2 trucks | Within PA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Brookhart's Auto Transport & Towing | Bel Air, MD | 983632 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Auto Transport Services | Bel Air, MD | 2384285 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Taken Ova Auto Transport | Edgewood, MD | 2276428 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 26 mi | T & T Auto Transport LLC | Edgewood, MD | 2632403 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Slifers Auto Transport | Glen Mills, PA | 3164694 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Triple O Auto Transport LLC | Marcus Hook, PA | 3559105 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Espola's Auto Transport LLC | Paradise, PA | 3127068 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | National Auto Movers LLC | Smyrna, DE | 2123751 | 2 trucks | Within DE | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Always Auto Transport LLC | Joppa, MD | 2191536 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | A-Sap Auto Transport LLC | Joppa, MD | 1860228 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | A & E Auto Logistics LLC | Joppa, MD | 4250778 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Elkton: the main lanes
Distances from Elkton to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Elkton to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 144 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,744 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 740 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,464 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,512 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 94 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,154 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 50 mi | < 1 hr | — |
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 Elkton
16 of the 25 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 109 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 17 of 69 vehicle inspections (24.6%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 108 driver inspections (10.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right Way Auto Transport IncElkton, MD · USDOT 355181 | 26 | 0 of 9 | 0 of 26 |
| Brookhart's Auto Transport & TowingBel Air, MD · USDOT 983632 | 20 | 4 of 19 | 0 of 20 |
| Always Auto Transport LLCJoppa, MD · USDOT 2191536 | 14 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 14 |
| North Alaz Auto Transport LLCNew Castle, DE · USDOT 4420400 | 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 7 |
| Espola's Auto Transport LLCParadise, PA · USDOT 3127068 | 7 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 7 |
| Ferraro Auto Transport LLCTownsend, DE · USDOT 3567960 | 7 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Cecil County
Elkton is in Cecil County, MD. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,775 people a year leaving Cecil County for another state, most often for Delaware (about 1,439), Pennsylvania (about 686) and California (about 307), while about 3,570 (±704) 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 Elkton and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Elkton streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 2 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 Elkton: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Elkton, MD?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Elkton itself, and 23 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Newark, Bear, Wilmington, New Castle, Warwick and nearby). All 25 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 Elkton?
By reported fleet, Right Way Auto Transport Inc in Elkton, MD, with 37 trucks on its filing (USDOT 355181). 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 Elkton?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Elkton to New York City, NY is about 144 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 Elkton?
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 Elkton done at roadside inspections?
16 of the 25 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 109 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 17 of 69 vehicle inspections (24.6%), 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.