Car Shipping Companies in Joppa, MD
3 auto transporters are registered in Joppa 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 Joppa to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Joppa
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 30
- of 43 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 11 trucks
- Brookhart's Auto Transport & Towing, Bel Air
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Joppa and 40 more work within 30 miles; 30 of the 43 can haul across state lines. 25 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Brookhart's Auto Transport & Towing's 11 trucks. Most people leaving Harford County for another state go to Pennsylvania (Census).
Auto transporters based in Joppa
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Always Auto Transport LLC
52 Haverhill Rd, MD 21085
- USDOT
- 2191536
- MC number
- MC760743
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2011
- 2
A-Sap Auto Transport LLC
904 Pulaski Hwy, MD 21085
- USDOT
- 1860228
- MC number
- MC673282
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 3
A & E Auto Logistics LLC
802 Woodmont Ct, MD 21085
- USDOT
- 4250778
- MC number
- MC1647662
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Joppa
Nearest first, from Edgewood, Fallston, Baltimore, Bel Air and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Taken Ova Auto Transport | Edgewood, MD | 2276428 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 4 mi | T & T Auto Transport LLC | Edgewood, MD | 2632403 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Apex Auto Transport LLC | Fallston, MD | 877305 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | R&L Auto Movers Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1806882 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Brookhart's Auto Transport & Towing | Bel Air, MD | 983632 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Auto Transport Services | Bel Air, MD | 2384285 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Lady T's Auto Transport | Rosedale, MD | 3328549 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Locked and Loaded Car Transport & Towing | Parkville, MD | 2944376 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Contracting and Auto Transport | Baltimore, MD | 3314692 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 15 mi | VJ Auto Transport LLC | Baltimore, MD | 3190102 | 4 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 15 mi | LG Auto Transport LLC | Baltimore, MD | 4268985 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | J&K Auto Transport LLC | Baltimore, MD | 4467555 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | MB Auto Logistics LLC | Baltimore, MD | 3130587 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Jsa Car Hauling LLC | Dundalk, MD | 4398710 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Cruz Auto Transport Inc | Baltimore, MD | 4092993 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Wm Auto Transport LLC | Baltimore, MD | 2568602 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Arthur Auto Transport LLC | Baltimore, MD | 2575855 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 19 mi | State Roadz Auto Transport | Baltimore, MD | 2006866 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Stevens Auto Transport & Welding Inc | Baltimore, MD | 808027 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | R&M Auto Transport Corp | Baltimore, MD | 2956984 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 20 mi | Xtreme Auto Transport | Pikesville, MD | 1279519 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Devon M Harris | Pikesville, MD | 3331225 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Nissa Auto Transport | Brooklyn, MD | 2794352 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Frank's Auto Transport & Towing LLC | Fawn Grove, PA | 989534 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Quality Auto Transport LLC | Owings Mills, MD | 4407724 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Reliable Car Transport | Owings Mills, MD | 2985545 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Auto Transport MDS LLC | Halethorpe, MD | 4554374 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Elite Auto Transport LLC | Glen Burnie, MD | 4214686 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | B & L Auto Transport | Pasadena, MD | 1990539 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Rapidx Auto Transport LLC | Pasadena, MD | 4474752 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Coastal Car Carriers LLC | Catonsville, MD | 3241201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | C & J Auto Transport | Pasadena, MD | 1455676 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Enclosed Auto Transport Services LLC | Stewartstown, PA | 4490078 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Maryland Auto Transport LLC | Reisterstown, MD | 3290711 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Mak Auto Transport LLC | Reisterstown, MD | 4071985 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Will Win Auto Transport LLC | Reistertown, MD | 4035911 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Moveacar Transport | Hanover, MD | 3249253 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Classic Car Carrier Inc | Elkridge, MD | 1266141 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Jaycal Auto Transport LLC | Elkridge, MD | 4189366 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | TJ Auto Transport LLC | Millersville, MD | 4179844 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Joppa: the main lanes
Distances from Joppa to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Joppa to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 177 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,714 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 715 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,431 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,478 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 61 mi | 1 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,131 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 84 mi | 2 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 Joppa
25 of the 43 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 169 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 27 of 125 vehicle inspections (21.6%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 13 of 169 driver inspections (7.7%, 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 |
| 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 |
| LG Auto Transport LLCBaltimore, MD · USDOT 4268985 | 14 | 0 of 12 | 3 of 14 |
| TJ Auto Transport LLCMillersville, MD · USDOT 4179844 | 11 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 11 |
| Apex Auto Transport LLCFallston, MD · USDOT 877305 | 11 | 2 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Harford County
Joppa is in Harford County, MD. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 6,111 people a year leaving Harford County for another state, most often for Pennsylvania (about 1,305), Florida (about 724) and Virginia (about 566), while about 5,573 (±886) 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 Joppa and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Joppa 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 Joppa: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Joppa, MD?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Joppa itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Edgewood, Fallston, Baltimore, Bel Air, Rosedale 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 Joppa?
By reported fleet, Brookhart's Auto Transport & Towing in Bel Air, MD, with 11 trucks on its filing (USDOT 983632). 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 Joppa?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Joppa to New York City, NY is about 177 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 Joppa?
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 Joppa done at roadside inspections?
25 of the 43 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 169 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 27 of 125 vehicle inspections (21.6%), 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.