Car Shipping Companies in Peabody, MA
2 auto transporters are registered in Peabody with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 34 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 Peabody to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Peabody
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 34
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 30
- of 36 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- Happy Auto Transport Corp, Malden
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Peabody and 34 more work within 30 miles; 30 of the 36 can haul across state lines. 14 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Happy Auto Transport Corp's 6 trucks. Most people leaving Essex County for another state go to New Hampshire (Census).
Auto transporters based in Peabody
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Father & Sons Auto Transportation Inc
14 Harris St Unit 3, MA 01960
- USDOT
- 1650202
- MC number
- MC607403
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
- 2
Preowned Auto Logistics Inc
222 Jubilee Drive, MA 01960
- USDOT
- 1056402
- MC number
- MC442478
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2002
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Peabody
Nearest first, from Saugus, Revere, Malden, Woburn and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Edou Towing Car Transportation Inc | Saugus, MA | 3210289 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | John's Auto Transportation Inc | Saugus, MA | 3020100 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Alpha Auto Transport Inc | Revere, MA | 3271956 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Happy Auto Transport Corp | Malden, MA | 2441842 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | 815106296 | Malden, MA | 3324043 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | LPD Auto Transportation | Malden, MA | 1480656 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | SJD Vehicle Transport LLC | Woburn, MA | 4176629 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Samson Auto Logistics Inc | Everett, MA | 4456680 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | F1 Auto Movers | Everett, MA | 4495587 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | New England Auto Transport LLC | Chelsea, MA | 8322146 | 1 truck | 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 | Natal Auto Transport Inc | Somerville, MA | 3344267 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | E 1 Auto Transport Inc | Billerica, MA | 2465359 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | A&A Auto Transportation LLC | Tewksbury, MA | 3077850 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | VIP Auto Transport & Towing Inc | Bedford, MA | 3344875 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | CHS Auto Transport Inc | Waltham, MA | 4012725 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Mass Car Transport Inc | Brighton, MA | 4452103 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Gold Star Auto Transport LLC | North Billerica, MA | 2467228 | 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 | Mill City Auto Transport LLC | Lowell, MA | 5605340 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Yucel Vehicle Transportation Services LLC | Quincy, MA | 4409392 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Bunker Hill Auto Transportation Inc | Quincy, MA | 4239831 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | CPR Auto Transport LLC | Natick, MA | 3651049 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | S and S Auto Transport LLC | Norwood, MA | 2087351 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | MP Auto Transport | Holbrook, MA | 3366238 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 27 mi | SSK Auto Transport | Norwood, MA | 2297408 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Classic Auto Transport | Framingham, MA | 2939647 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Ysj Car Transport LLC | Framingham, MA | 4283389 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | West Coast Auto Transport Inc | Framingham, MA | 3616170 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | JBS Auto Transport Inc | Stoughton, MA | 2878181 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | BR Auto Transport LLC | Framingham, MA | 4561061 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | JDL Vehicle Transport Inc | Stoughton, MA | 2949981 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Peabody: the main lanes
Distances from Peabody to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Peabody to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 234 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 3,025 mi | 7 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 994 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,816 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,881 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 472 mi | 9 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,481 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 328 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 Peabody
14 of the 36 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 89 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 24 of 48 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 19 of 89 driver inspections (21.3%, 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 |
| 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 |
| SJD Vehicle Transport LLCWoburn, MA · USDOT 4176629 | 8 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 8 |
| Bunker Hill Auto Transportation IncQuincy, MA · USDOT 4239831 | 8 | 1 of 6 | 3 of 8 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Essex County
Peabody is in Essex County, MA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 15,881 people a year leaving Essex County for another state, most often for New Hampshire (about 5,046), Florida (about 1,897) and New York (about 1,370), while about 9,946 (±1,228) 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 Peabody and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Peabody streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 2 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 Massachusetts
101 listed auto transporters are based in Massachusetts; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Peabody: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Peabody, MA?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Peabody itself, and 34 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Saugus, Revere, Malden, Woburn, Everett and nearby). All 36 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 Peabody?
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 Peabody?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Peabody to New York City, NY is about 234 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 Peabody?
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 Peabody done at roadside inspections?
14 of the 36 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 89 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 24 of 48 vehicle inspections (50.0%), 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.