Car Shipping Companies in Lowell, MA
1 auto transporter is registered in Lowell 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 Lowell to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lowell
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 36
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- Happy Auto Transport Corp, Malden
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Lowell and 40 more work within 30 miles; 36 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 20 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Happy Auto Transport Corp's 6 trucks. Most people leaving Middlesex County for another state go to New Hampshire (Census).
Auto transporters based in Lowell
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Mill City Auto Transport LLC
535 Lawrence Street, MA 01852
- USDOT
- 5605340
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lowell
Nearest first, from North Billerica, Tewksbury, Billerica, Bedford and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Gold Star Auto Transport LLC | North Billerica, MA | 2467228 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | A&A Auto Transportation LLC | Tewksbury, MA | 3077850 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | E 1 Auto Transport Inc | Billerica, MA | 2465359 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | VIP Auto Transport & Towing Inc | Bedford, MA | 3344875 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Rigal Auto Transport LLC | North Andover, MA | 2536571 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Rocketline Auto Transport LLC | North Andover, MA | 6249334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | SJD Vehicle Transport LLC | Woburn, MA | 4176629 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | CHS Auto Transport Inc | Waltham, MA | 4012725 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Pro Auto Transport LLC | Lononderry, NH | 843929 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Father & Sons Auto Transportation Inc | Peabody, MA | 1650202 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Edou Towing Car Transportation Inc | Saugus, MA | 3210289 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | John's Auto Transportation Inc | Saugus, MA | 3020100 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Trust Auto Transportation Inc | Waltham, MA | 3286482 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Ginos Auto Transport | Waltham, MA | 3226321 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Preowned Auto Logistics Inc | Peabody, MA | 1056402 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Happy Auto Transport Corp | Malden, MA | 2441842 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Defendi Auto Transport LLC | Merrimack, NH | 4530495 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | 815106296 | Malden, MA | 3324043 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | LPD Auto Transportation | Malden, MA | 1480656 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Natal Auto Transport Inc | Somerville, MA | 3344267 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Samson Auto Logistics Inc | Everett, MA | 4456680 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | F1 Auto Movers | Everett, MA | 4495587 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Car Transport Inc | Hudson, MA | 4578508 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Alpha Auto Transport Inc | Revere, MA | 3271956 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Mass Car Transport Inc | Brighton, MA | 4452103 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | New England Auto Transport LLC | Chelsea, MA | 8322146 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Ducar Transports & Services Inc | Lancaster, MA | 3069039 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | A1 Car Transport Inc | Marlboro, MA | 2506574 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 23 mi | Villa Auto Transport Inc | Marlboro, MA | 2799390 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Classic Auto Transport | Framingham, MA | 2939647 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | U&J Auto Transport | Marlborough, MA | 3273987 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Ysj Car Transport LLC | Framingham, MA | 4283389 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Ultimate Auto Transportation Inc | Marlborough, MA | 3006841 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Ryzen Auto Transport LLC | Marlborough, MA | 3872764 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Frontier Auto Transport LLC | Marlborough, MA | 4451729 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Open Heaven Auto Transport LLC | Manchester, NH | 4172266 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | CPR Auto Transport LLC | Natick, MA | 3651049 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | West Coast Auto Transport Inc | Framingham, MA | 3616170 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | TB Auto Transport LLC | Leominster, MA | 3940374 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | JDL Auto Transportation Inc | Leominster, MA | 4423553 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lowell: the main lanes
Distances from Lowell to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lowell to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 225 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 3,006 mi | 7 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 974 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,799 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,867 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 462 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,480 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 318 mi | 6 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 Lowell
20 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 111 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 23 of 53 vehicle inspections (43.4%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 111 driver inspections (16.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP Auto Transport & Towing IncBedford, MA · USDOT 3344875 | 27 | 9 of 15 | 2 of 27 |
| A1 Car Transport IncMarlboro, MA · USDOT 2506574 | 24 | 1 of 8 | 4 of 24 |
| 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 |
| SJD Vehicle Transport LLCWoburn, MA · USDOT 4176629 | 8 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 8 |
| TB Auto Transport LLCLeominster, MA · USDOT 3940374 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Middlesex County
Lowell is in Middlesex County, MA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 51,786 people a year leaving Middlesex County for another state, most often for New Hampshire (about 8,626), New York (about 4,861) and California (about 4,853), while about 43,184 (±2,018) 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 Lowell and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lowell 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 Massachusetts
101 listed auto transporters are based in Massachusetts; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Lowell: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lowell, MA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Lowell itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (North Billerica, Tewksbury, Billerica, Bedford, North Andover 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 Lowell?
By reported fleet, Happy Auto Transport Corp in Malden, MA, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2441842). 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 Lowell?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lowell to New York City, NY is about 225 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 Lowell?
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 Lowell done at roadside inspections?
20 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 111 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 23 of 53 vehicle inspections (43.4%), 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.