Car Shipping Companies in Grand Rapids, MI
2 auto transporters are registered in Grand Rapids with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 3 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 Grand Rapids to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Grand Rapids
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 5 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Dba Collectible Auto Carriers, Holland
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Grand Rapids and 3 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 5 can haul across state lines. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Dba Collectible Auto Carriers's 5 trucks. Most people leaving Kent County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Grand Rapids
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Sja Auto Transport
5075 Clay Ave, MI 49548
- USDOT
- 2025622
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2010
- 2
Matrix Auto Transport LLC
3949 Division Ave S, MI 49548
- USDOT
- 4031499
- MC number
- MC1523255
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Grand Rapids
Nearest first, from Dorr, Walker, Holland and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mi | A&R Auto Transport | Dorr, MI | 1504125 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 13 mi | JNM Auto Transport LLC | Walker, MI | 3284551 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Dba Collectible Auto Carriers | Holland, MI | 3139695 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Grand Rapids: the main lanes
Distances from Grand Rapids to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Grand Rapids to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 722 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,159 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 146 mi | 3 hr | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,082 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,228 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 615 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,424 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 676 mi | 2 days | — |
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 Grand Rapids
2 of the 5 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 22 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 13 vehicle inspections (38.5%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 22 driver inspections (9.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNM Auto Transport LLCWalker, MI · USDOT 3284551 | 16 | 5 of 11 | 2 of 16 |
| Dba Collectible Auto CarriersHolland, MI · USDOT 3139695 | 6 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Kent County
Grand Rapids is in Kent County, MI. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 10,787 people a year leaving Kent County for another state, most often for Florida (about 1,553), Texas (about 752) and Illinois (about 643), while about 10,832 (±1,548) 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 Grand Rapids and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Grand Rapids 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 Michigan
89 listed auto transporters are based in Michigan; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Grand Rapids: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Grand Rapids, MI?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Grand Rapids itself, and 3 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Dorr, Walker, Holland and nearby). All 5 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 Grand Rapids?
By reported fleet, Dba Collectible Auto Carriers in Holland, MI, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3139695). 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 Grand Rapids?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Grand Rapids to New York City, NY is about 722 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 Grand Rapids?
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 Grand Rapids done at roadside inspections?
2 of the 5 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 22 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 13 vehicle inspections (38.5%), 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.