Car Shipping Companies in Clarkston, MI
1 auto transporter is registered in Clarkston 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 Clarkston to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Clarkston
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 36
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 21
- of 37 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 15 trucks
- Troy Auto Transport, Troy
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Clarkston and 36 more work within 30 miles; 21 of the 37 can haul across state lines. 16 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Troy Auto Transport's 15 trucks. Most people leaving Oakland County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Clarkston
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Motor City Auto Haulers L.L.C.
9760 Kingston Pointe Dr Clarkston, Mi 48348-4195, MI 48348
- USDOT
- 6588757
- MC number
- MC98688241
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Clarkston
Nearest first, from Waterford, Highland, Grand Blanc, West Bloomfield and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | RK Auto Logistics LLC | Waterford, MI | 4052773 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | BKS Auto Transport | Highland, MI | 1788063 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Turbo Auto Transport LLC | Grand Blanc, MI | 3100332 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Detroit Auto Carriers | West Bloomfield, MI | 2528377 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Tyme Auto Transport Logistics | Washington, MI | 3792833 | 4 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Taggart's Auto Transport LLC | Milford, MI | 1771837 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Great Lakes Car Carriers Inc | Burton, MI | 1433289 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 20 mi | Md's Auto Transport LLC | Davison, MI | 3274887 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Triple A Auto Transport LLC | Davison, MI | 4505197 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Carters Car Transport LLC | Southfield, MI | 4187309 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Dreamville Auto Transport | Davison, MI | 3228682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Troy Auto Transport | Troy, MI | 4003727 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | C & J Auto Transport LLC | Novi, MI | 3468991 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Time Auto Transportation Inc | Troy, MI | 209378 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Dynasty Auto Transport | Troy, MI | 1634939 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | First Class Auto Transportation LLC | Shelby Township, MI | 3842930 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Mary Car Transport | Flint, MI | 4353909 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 22 mi | A&J Auto Transport LLC | Southfiled, MI | 2352109 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Intrepid Auto Carriers Inc | Southfield, MI | 1056763 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Auto Hauler Express | Sterling Heights, MI | 4258736 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Great Lakes Auto Carriers Inc | Sterling Heights, MI | 2273523 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Everyware Auto Hauler LLC | Oak Park, MI | 3758145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | JC Auto Transportation | Macomb, MI | 3875965 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Rae Auto Transporters | Sterling Heights, MI | 3204760 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Delta Car Hauling LLC | Macomb, MI | 3702526 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Car Haul Direct LCC | Howell, MI | 1889818 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 26 mi | King Road Auto Transportation LLC | Macomb, MI | 4261567 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Top Auto Haulers LLC | Livonia, MI | 4023403 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Best Deals Auto Transport LLC | Livonia, MI | 3406739 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Jat | Detroit, MI | 1455127 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 28 mi | 1st Class Auto Transport | Clinton Township, MI | 1863559 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Roadrunners Car Hauling | Clinton Township, MI | 1209078 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 30 mi | United One Car Hauling | Roseville, MI | 4402802 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Finishline Auto Transport | Roseville, MI | 2412855 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Masters Auto Transport II | Westland, MI | 1698981 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Road Runner Auto Transport LLC | Westland, MI | 4321921 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Clarkston: the main lanes
Distances from Clarkston to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Clarkston to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 588 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,290 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 261 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,170 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,302 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 498 mi | 9 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,385 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 547 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 Clarkston
16 of the 37 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 46 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 12 of 28 vehicle inspections (42.9%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 46 driver inspections (6.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md's Auto Transport LLCDavison, MI · USDOT 3274887 | 7 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 7 |
| Delta Car Hauling LLCMacomb, MI · USDOT 3702526 | 6 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Troy Auto TransportTroy, MI · USDOT 4003727 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| King Road Auto Transportation LLCMacomb, MI · USDOT 4261567 | 4 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| Road Runner Auto Transport LLCWestland, MI · USDOT 4321921 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Detroit Auto CarriersWest Bloomfield, MI · USDOT 2528377 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Oakland County
Clarkston is in Oakland County, MI. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 21,316 people a year leaving Oakland County for another state, most often for Florida (about 2,953), California (about 2,211) and Ohio (about 1,660), while about 16,805 (±1,443) 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 Clarkston and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Clarkston 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 Clarkston: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Clarkston, MI?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Clarkston itself, and 36 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Waterford, Highland, Grand Blanc, West Bloomfield, Washington 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 Clarkston?
By reported fleet, Troy Auto Transport in Troy, MI, with 15 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4003727). 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 Clarkston?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Clarkston to New York City, NY is about 588 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 Clarkston?
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 Clarkston done at roadside inspections?
16 of the 37 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 46 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 12 of 28 vehicle inspections (42.9%), 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.