Car Shipping Companies in Boston, MA
No auto transporter is registered in Boston itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Somerville, Everett, Chelsea and nearby. 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 Boston to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Boston
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 32
- of 40 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 17 trucks
- Jay's Auto Transport & Towing, Brockton
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Boston itself, but 40 work within 30 miles; 32 can haul across state lines. 18 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Jay's Auto Transport & Towing's 17 trucks. Most people leaving Suffolk County for another state go to California (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Boston
These are the carriers that serve a Boston pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Somerville, Everett, Chelsea, Malden and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Natal Auto Transport Inc | Somerville, MA | 3344267 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Samson Auto Logistics Inc | Everett, MA | 4456680 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | F1 Auto Movers | Everett, MA | 4495587 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | New England Auto Transport LLC | Chelsea, MA | 8322146 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Happy Auto Transport Corp | Malden, MA | 2441842 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Alpha Auto Transport Inc | Revere, MA | 3271956 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | 815106296 | Malden, MA | 3324043 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Mass Car Transport Inc | Brighton, MA | 4452103 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | LPD Auto Transportation | Malden, MA | 1480656 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Edou Towing Car Transportation Inc | Saugus, MA | 3210289 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | John's Auto Transportation Inc | Saugus, MA | 3020100 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Yucel Vehicle Transportation Services LLC | Quincy, MA | 4409392 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Bunker Hill Auto Transportation Inc | Quincy, MA | 4239831 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | CHS Auto Transport Inc | Waltham, MA | 4012725 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Trust Auto Transportation Inc | Waltham, MA | 3286482 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Ginos Auto Transport | Waltham, MA | 3226321 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | SJD Vehicle Transport LLC | Woburn, MA | 4176629 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Father & Sons Auto Transportation Inc | Peabody, MA | 1650202 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Preowned Auto Logistics Inc | Peabody, MA | 1056402 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | S and S Auto Transport LLC | Norwood, MA | 2087351 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | SSK Auto Transport | Norwood, MA | 2297408 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | VIP Auto Transport & Towing Inc | Bedford, MA | 3344875 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | MP Auto Transport | Holbrook, MA | 3366238 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | E 1 Auto Transport Inc | Billerica, MA | 2465359 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | CPR Auto Transport LLC | Natick, MA | 3651049 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | JBS Auto Transport Inc | Stoughton, MA | 2878181 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | JDL Vehicle Transport Inc | Stoughton, MA | 2949981 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Jay's Auto Transport & Towing | Brockton, MA | 2504235 | 17 trucks | Within MA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Gold Star Auto Transport LLC | North Billerica, MA | 2467228 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Parece Auto Transport | Brockton, MA | 4386429 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Ms Auto Transport LLC | Brockton, MA | 3455621 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Amarachukwu East Coast Auto Transport LLC | Brockton, MA | 3988824 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | West Coast Auto Transport Inc | Framingham, MA | 3616170 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Classic Auto Transport | Framingham, MA | 2939647 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Ysj Car Transport LLC | Framingham, MA | 4283389 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | VIP Auto Carrier Inc | Millis, MA | 3345112 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | BR Auto Transport LLC | Framingham, MA | 4561061 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | A&A Auto Transportation LLC | Tewksbury, MA | 3077850 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Rigal Auto Transport LLC | North Andover, MA | 2536571 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | JB Auto Transport Inc | Ashland, MA | 3840018 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Boston: the main lanes
Distances from Boston to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Boston to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 215 mi | 4 hr | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | 3,020 mi | 7 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | 984 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | 1,817 mi | 4 days | Priced route → |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,870 mi | 4 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | 451 mi | 8 hr | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | 1,498 mi | 4 days | Priced route → |
| Philadelphia, PA | 306 mi | 6 hr | Priced route → |
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 Boston
18 of the 40 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 142 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 37 of 70 vehicle inspections (52.9%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 25 of 142 driver inspections (17.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay's Auto Transport & TowingBrockton, MA · USDOT 2504235 | 36 | 10 of 11 | 5 of 36 |
| VIP Auto Transport & Towing IncBedford, MA · USDOT 3344875 | 27 | 9 of 15 | 2 of 27 |
| CHS Auto Transport IncWaltham, MA · USDOT 4012725 | 14 | 5 of 9 | 3 of 14 |
| E 1 Auto Transport IncBillerica, MA · USDOT 2465359 | 10 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 10 |
| JDL Vehicle Transport IncStoughton, MA · USDOT 2949981 | 10 | 2 of 4 | 4 of 10 |
| JB Auto Transport IncAshland, MA · USDOT 3840018 | 9 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Suffolk County
Boston is in Suffolk County, MA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 30,466 people a year leaving Suffolk County for another state, most often for California (about 4,544), New York (about 4,166) and Florida (about 2,803), while about 31,580 (±1,716) 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 Boston and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Boston streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; agree the spot when you book. 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 Massachusetts
101 listed auto transporters are based in Massachusetts; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Boston: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Boston, MA?
None is registered in Boston itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Somerville, Everett, Chelsea, Malden, Revere and nearby), all with active registrations, 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 Boston?
By reported fleet, Jay's Auto Transport & Towing in Brockton, MA, with 17 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2504235). 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 Boston?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Boston to New York City, NY is 215 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 Boston?
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 Boston done at roadside inspections?
18 of the 40 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 142 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 37 of 70 vehicle inspections (52.9%), 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.