Car Shipping Companies in Brownstown, MI
1 auto transporter is registered in Brownstown with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 33 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 Brownstown to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Brownstown
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 33
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 20
- of 34 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- T-Car Transport of Michigan LLC, Dearborn
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Brownstown and 33 more work within 30 miles; 20 of the 34 can haul across state lines. 14 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is T-Car Transport of Michigan LLC's 6 trucks. Most people leaving Wayne County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Brownstown
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
J&A Auto Transport LLC
24523 Christina Dr, MI 48134
- USDOT
- 2479587
- MC number
- MC858048 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2014
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Brownstown
Nearest first, from Trenton, Carleton, Southgate, Van Buren Township and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Sib's Auto Transport LLC | Trenton, MI | 4352173 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Velocity Auto Transport LLC | Carleton, MI | 3099722 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Westbay Auto Transport | Southgate, MI | 2258568 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Mad Dog Auto Transport LLC | Van Buren Township, MI | 3110005 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Interstate Auto Transport LLC | Belleville, MI | 1778731 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | V-Real Auto Transporting | Lincoln Park, MI | 2424513 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Paige Auto Transport LLC | Van Buren Township, MI | 3310574 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Dan's Auto Transport | Dearborn Heights, MI | 1564103 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Premium Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn, MI | 4378906 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | T-Car Transport of Michigan LLC | Dearborn, MI | 2546684 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Doug's Auto Transport Service | Garden City, MI | 1802109 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 16 mi | American Eagle Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3035625 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | EZ Car Hauling LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 4413537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Empire Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 2987470 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Safeway Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3224052 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | A & A Auto Transport Inc | Dearborn, MI | 1373492 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Masters Auto Transport II | Westland, MI | 1698981 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Road Runner Auto Transport LLC | Westland, MI | 4321921 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Chandler Car Carriers of MI LLC | Canton, MI | 506184 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Jat | Detroit, MI | 1455127 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Best Deals Auto Transport LLC | Livonia, MI | 3406739 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Bigg Dogs Auto Trans | Ypsilanti, MI | 1492639 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Top Auto Haulers LLC | Livonia, MI | 4023403 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 24 mi | JP Auto Transport Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | 2937492 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Haus Auto Haulers | Erie, MI | 3209567 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | A&J Auto Transport LLC | Southfiled, MI | 2352109 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Intrepid Auto Carriers Inc | Southfield, MI | 1056763 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Everyware Auto Hauler LLC | Oak Park, MI | 3758145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | C & J Auto Transport LLC | Novi, MI | 3468991 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Shamrock Auto Transport Inc | Saline, MI | 930684 | 5 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Danny's Auto Transport | Saline, MI | 1610658 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Carters Car Transport LLC | Southfield, MI | 4187309 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Detroit Auto Carriers | West Bloomfield, MI | 2528377 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Brownstown: the main lanes
Distances from Brownstown to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Brownstown to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 572 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,291 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 260 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,142 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,266 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 462 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,332 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 524 mi | 10 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 Brownstown
14 of the 34 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 51 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 26 vehicle inspections (23.1%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 51 driver inspections (15.7%, against 10.3%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP Auto Transport IncAnn Arbor, MI · USDOT 2937492 | 11 | 1 of 6 | 2 of 11 |
| Velocity Auto Transport LLCCarleton, MI · USDOT 3099722 | 8 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 8 |
| Safeway Auto Transport LLCDearborn Heights, MI · USDOT 3224052 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 6 |
| Mad Dog Auto Transport LLCVan Buren Township, MI · USDOT 3110005 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 2 of 4 |
| Road Runner Auto Transport LLCWestland, MI · USDOT 4321921 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Interstate Auto Transport LLCBelleville, MI · USDOT 1778731 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Wayne County
Brownstown is in Wayne County, MI. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 22,510 people a year leaving Wayne County for another state, most often for Florida (about 4,044), Ohio (about 2,460) and Texas (about 1,288), while about 18,507 (±1,565) 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 Brownstown and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Brownstown 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 Michigan
89 listed auto transporters are based in Michigan; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Brownstown: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Brownstown, MI?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Brownstown itself, and 33 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Trenton, Carleton, Southgate, Van Buren Township, Belleville and nearby). All 34 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 Brownstown?
By reported fleet, T-Car Transport of Michigan LLC in Dearborn, MI, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2546684). 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 Brownstown?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Brownstown to New York City, NY is about 572 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 Brownstown?
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 Brownstown done at roadside inspections?
14 of the 34 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 51 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 26 vehicle inspections (23.1%), 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.