Car Shipping Companies in Carleton, MI
1 auto transporter is registered in Carleton with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 36 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 Carleton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Carleton
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 36
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 24
- of 37 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 30 trucks
- Advance Auto Transport, Sylvania
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Carleton and 36 more work within 30 miles; 24 of the 37 can haul across state lines. 15 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Advance Auto Transport's 30 trucks. Most people leaving Monroe County for another state go to Ohio (Census).
Auto transporters based in Carleton
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Velocity Auto Transport LLC
14172 Romine Road, MI 48117
- USDOT
- 3099722
- MC number
- MC76798
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Carleton
Nearest first, from Brownstown, Van Buren Township, Belleville, Trenton and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | J&A Auto Transport LLC | Brownstown, MI | 2479587 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Mad Dog Auto Transport LLC | Van Buren Township, MI | 3110005 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Interstate Auto Transport LLC | Belleville, MI | 1778731 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Paige Auto Transport LLC | Van Buren Township, MI | 3310574 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Sib's Auto Transport LLC | Trenton, MI | 4352173 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Westbay Auto Transport | Southgate, MI | 2258568 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Bigg Dogs Auto Trans | Ypsilanti, MI | 1492639 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Dan's Auto Transport | Dearborn Heights, MI | 1564103 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 18 mi | V-Real Auto Transporting | Lincoln Park, MI | 2424513 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Chandler Car Carriers of MI LLC | Canton, MI | 506184 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Haus Auto Haulers | Erie, MI | 3209567 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Doug's Auto Transport Service | Garden City, MI | 1802109 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Premium Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn, MI | 4378906 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Masters Auto Transport II | Westland, MI | 1698981 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Road Runner Auto Transport LLC | Westland, MI | 4321921 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | JP Auto Transport Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | 2937492 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | American Eagle Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3035625 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | EZ Car Hauling LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 4413537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Empire Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 2987470 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Safeway Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3224052 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | T-Car Transport of Michigan LLC | Dearborn, MI | 2546684 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Shamrock Auto Transport Inc | Saline, MI | 930684 | 5 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Danny's Auto Transport | Saline, MI | 1610658 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Best Deals Auto Transport LLC | Livonia, MI | 3406739 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | A & A Auto Transport Inc | Dearborn, MI | 1373492 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Jat | Detroit, MI | 1455127 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Top Auto Haulers LLC | Livonia, MI | 4023403 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 26 mi | SMC Auto Transport LLC | Toledo, OH | 4292265 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Schedule Auto Transport LLC | Toledo, OH | 3020046 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Lucky Car Auto Transport Inc | Toledo, OH | 4084707 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | 419 Towing & Auto Transport LLC | Toledo, OH | 4525361 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Advance Auto Transport | Sylvania, OH | 2370875 | 30 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | C & J Auto Transport LLC | Novi, MI | 3468991 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | A&J Auto Transport LLC | Southfiled, MI | 2352109 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | United Auto Hauling LLC | Sylvania, OH | 7743809 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Intrepid Auto Carriers Inc | Southfield, MI | 1056763 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Carleton: the main lanes
Distances from Carleton to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Carleton to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 578 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,284 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 253 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,134 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,258 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 466 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,329 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 529 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 Carleton
15 of the 37 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 75 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 41 vehicle inspections (17.1%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 75 driver inspections (12.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Auto TransportSylvania, OH · USDOT 2370875 | 22 | 1 of 12 | 1 of 22 |
| 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 |
| Lucky Car Auto Transport IncToledo, OH · USDOT 4084707 | 5 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
| Mad Dog Auto Transport LLCVan Buren Township, MI · USDOT 3110005 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 2 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Monroe County
Carleton is in Monroe County, MI. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,456 people a year leaving Monroe County for another state, most often for Ohio (about 1,504), Florida (about 445) and Alabama (about 304), while about 2,464 (±514) 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 Carleton and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Carleton 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 Carleton: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Carleton, MI?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Carleton itself, and 36 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Brownstown, Van Buren Township, Belleville, Trenton, Southgate and nearby). All 37 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 Carleton?
By reported fleet, Advance Auto Transport in Sylvania, OH, with 30 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2370875). 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 Carleton?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Carleton to New York City, NY is about 578 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 Carleton?
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 Carleton done at roadside inspections?
15 of the 37 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 75 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 41 vehicle inspections (17.1%), 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.