Car Shipping Companies in New Bedford, MA
No auto transporter is registered in New Bedford itself on the federal register, but 27 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Westport, Fall River, East Taunton 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 New Bedford to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in New Bedford
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 27
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 22
- of 27 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 42 trucks
- Sterry Street Auto Transportation, Pawtucket
In short
No auto transporter is registered in New Bedford itself, but 27 work within 30 miles; 22 can haul across state lines. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Sterry Street Auto Transportation's 42 trucks. Most people leaving Bristol County for another state go to Rhode Island (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of New Bedford
These are the carriers that serve a New Bedford pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Westport, Fall River, East Taunton, Pocasset and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | 1st Choice Auto Transport Inc | Westport, MA | 871306 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | New England Auto Haulers Inc | Fall River, MA | 4538803 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Marathon Auto Transportation LLC | East Taunton, MA | 4145917 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | T G Auto Transport Inc | Pocasset, MA | 756442 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | J&J Auto Transportation & Towing | Taunton, MA | 2857065 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | RR Car Hauler Inc | Middletown, RI | 5658454 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | WW Auto Transportation LLC | Bridgewater, MA | 4333889 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Snowbird Auto Transport Inc | Medway, MA | 3218703 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | New England Auto Transportation LLC | Rumford, RI | 3548311 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Phoenix Car Hauling LLC | Attleboro, MA | 3599522 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | A N C Ontime Auto Transport and Services LLC | Attleboro, MA | 3081465 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Sterry Street Auto Transportation | Pawtucket, RI | 445562 | 42 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 27 mi | Sterry Street Auto Transportation | Pawtucket, RI | 4187179 | 12 trucks | Within RI | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Auto Transport | Warwick, RI | 3065677 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Puntual Auto Transportation and Towing Inc | Pawtucket, RI | 1361303 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 27 mi | Coastal Auto Transport | Pawtucket, RI | 713579 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Ix Islands Auto Transport | Pawtucket, RI | 4332414 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Trans Tech Auto Transport | Hanson, MA | 1155954 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 27 mi | CA Auto Transport Inc | Marstons Mls, MA | 3629772 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Ocean State Auto Transport | Cranston, RI | 3345276 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Flores Auto Transportation | Providence, RI | 2033927 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | 401 Auto Transport LLC | Providence, RI | 2535497 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | CG Auto Transport LLC | Providence, RI | 4404033 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Jay's Auto Transport & Towing | Brockton, MA | 2504235 | 17 trucks | Within MA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Parece Auto Transport | Brockton, MA | 4386429 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Ms Auto Transport LLC | Brockton, MA | 3455621 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Amarachukwu East Coast Auto Transport LLC | Brockton, MA | 3988824 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of New Bedford: the main lanes
Distances from New Bedford to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From New Bedford to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 201 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 3,032 mi | 7 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,001 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,798 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,854 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 436 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,420 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 292 mi | 5 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 New Bedford
13 of the 27 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 97 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 19 of 57 vehicle inspections (33.3%), about the same as the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 97 driver inspections (8.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay's Auto Transport & TowingBrockton, MA · USDOT 2504235 | 36 | 10 of 11 | 5 of 36 |
| Sterry Street Auto TransportationPawtucket, RI · USDOT 445562 | 36 | 1 of 30 | 0 of 36 |
| Snowbird Auto Transport IncMedway, MA · USDOT 3218703 | 5 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
| Coastal Auto TransportPawtucket, RI · USDOT 713579 | 5 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 5 |
| Auto TransportWarwick, RI · USDOT 3065677 | 4 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Flores Auto TransportationProvidence, RI · USDOT 2033927 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Bristol County
New Bedford is in Bristol County, MA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,547 people a year leaving Bristol County for another state, most often for Rhode Island (about 2,945), Florida (about 2,099) and Pennsylvania (about 593), while about 8,172 (±1,291) 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 New Bedford and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow New Bedford 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 New Bedford: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in New Bedford, MA?
None is registered in New Bedford itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 27 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Westport, Fall River, East Taunton, Pocasset, Taunton 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 New Bedford?
By reported fleet, Sterry Street Auto Transportation in Pawtucket, RI, with 42 trucks on its filing (USDOT 445562). 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 New Bedford?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (New Bedford to New York City, NY is about 201 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 New Bedford?
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 New Bedford done at roadside inspections?
13 of the 27 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 97 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 19 of 57 vehicle inspections (33.3%), 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.