Car Shipping Companies in Wheaton, MD
1 auto transporter is registered in Wheaton 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 Wheaton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Wheaton
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 35
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Legacy Auto Transport LLC, Gaithersburg
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Wheaton and 40 more work within 30 miles; 35 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 25 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Legacy Auto Transport LLC's 5 trucks. Most people leaving Montgomery County for another state go to Virginia (Census).
Auto transporters based in Wheaton
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Knopf Auto Transport Inc
11160 Veirs Mill Rd Suite Dpt 4, MD 20902
- USDOT
- 1955276
- MC number
- MC694236
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Wheaton
Nearest first, from Silver Spring, Rockville, Adelphi, North Carrollton and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | KF Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4194970 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 2 mi | H & M Auto Transport | Silver Spring, MD | 4557334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Bg&Sons Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 3160270 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | SRS Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4472106 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | JBC Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 3915716 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Top Car Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4325014 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Merc Auto Transport LLC | Rockville, MD | 3857004 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | One Day Auto Hauling LLC | Rockville, MD | 3585753 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Velos Car Transportes LLC | Rockville, MD | 5027200 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Capitol Auto Transport LLC | Rockville, MD | 3699498 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | LP Auto Transport LLC | Adelphi, MD | 3654009 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Bj's Auto Transport | Silver Spring, MD | 1821086 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Roadrunnerz Auto Transport | Rockville, MD | 3354249 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Auto Carrier | North Carrollton, MD | 3914398 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Danos Car Towing | Hyasttsville, MD | 2400708 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | G & A Auto Transport LLC | Hyattsville, MD | 1137670 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | G&S Auto Transport LLC | Beltsville, MD | 2281989 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Auto Transport & Towing Express | Hyattsville, MD | 3232058 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | J Amaya Towing | Hyattsville, MD | 1397757 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | E&N Auto Transport | Hyattsville, MD | 3404472 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Guerras Auto Transport LLC | Beltsville, MD | 4342299 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Express Auto Transport LLC | Riverdale, MD | 4114759 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Orpheu Auto Transport LLC | Laurel, MD | 4199838 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | 21 Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 4071793 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Getsemani Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 3691691 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Legacy Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 3107317 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | At Auto Transport | Gaithersburg, MD | 2043330 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Maliks Express Auto Shipping & Transport LLC | Laurel, MD | 3015478 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Elite Auto Transporter | Laurel, MD | 3045134 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Safety Auto Transport LLC | Laurel, MD | 3315326 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | EZ Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 4286723 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Osacan Auto Transport | Laurel, MD | 2895787 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Noah's Ark Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 3142279 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Auto Transport International | Gaithersburg, MD | 4190112 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Elvis Auto Transport LLC | Lanham, MD | 3993745 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Awf Auto Transport LLC | McLean, VA | 4550614 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Auto Transport | Glenn Dale, MD | 1831881 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Badoh Auto Transport LLC | Bowie, MD | 3590864 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Oliver Auto Transport LLC | Columbia, MD | 4554887 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Car Hauler | Capitol Heights, MD | 3669124 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Wheaton: the main lanes
Distances from Wheaton to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Wheaton to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 231 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,674 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 687 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,381 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,425 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,090 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 138 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 639 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 Wheaton
25 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 191 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 52 of 148 vehicle inspections (35.1%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 30 of 191 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Auto Transport LLCGaithersburg, MD · USDOT 3107317 | 47 | 5 of 31 | 4 of 47 |
| Orpheu Auto Transport LLCLaurel, MD · USDOT 4199838 | 36 | 8 of 27 | 6 of 36 |
| EZ Auto Transport LLCGaithersburg, MD · USDOT 4286723 | 14 | 3 of 13 | 4 of 14 |
| 21 Auto Transport LLCGaithersburg, MD · USDOT 4071793 | 12 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 12 |
| 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Montgomery County
Wheaton is in Montgomery County, MD. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 37,661 people a year leaving Montgomery County for another state, most often for Virginia (about 6,593), District of Columbia (about 4,380) and California (about 3,117), while about 33,961 (±2,084) 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 Wheaton and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Wheaton 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 Maryland
124 listed auto transporters are based in Maryland; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Wheaton: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Wheaton, MD?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Wheaton itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Silver Spring, Rockville, Adelphi, North Carrollton, Hyasttsville and nearby). All 41 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 Wheaton?
By reported fleet, Legacy Auto Transport LLC in Gaithersburg, MD, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3107317). 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 Wheaton?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Wheaton to New York City, NY is about 231 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 Wheaton?
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 Wheaton done at roadside inspections?
25 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 191 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 52 of 148 vehicle inspections (35.1%), 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.