Car Shipping Companies in Livonia, MI
2 auto transporters are registered in Livonia with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 40 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 Livonia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Livonia
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 24
- of 42 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 15 trucks
- Troy Auto Transport, Troy
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Livonia and 40 more work within 30 miles; 24 of the 42 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 Wayne County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Livonia
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Best Deals Auto Transport LLC
13149 Newburgh, MI 48150
- USDOT
- 3406739
- MC number
- MC1097501
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
- 2
Top Auto Haulers LLC
16364 Aldrich Ct, MI 48154
- USDOT
- 4023403
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck
- Registered since
- 2023
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Livonia
Nearest first, from Westland, Detroit, Garden City, Dearborn Heights and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Masters Auto Transport II | Westland, MI | 1698981 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Road Runner Auto Transport LLC | Westland, MI | 4321921 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Jat | Detroit, MI | 1455127 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Doug's Auto Transport Service | Garden City, MI | 1802109 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 6 mi | American Eagle Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3035625 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | EZ Car Hauling LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 4413537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Empire Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 2987470 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Safeway Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3224052 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | A&J Auto Transport LLC | Southfiled, MI | 2352109 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | C & J Auto Transport LLC | Novi, MI | 3468991 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Chandler Car Carriers of MI LLC | Canton, MI | 506184 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Intrepid Auto Carriers Inc | Southfield, MI | 1056763 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Carters Car Transport LLC | Southfield, MI | 4187309 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Premium Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn, MI | 4378906 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Detroit Auto Carriers | West Bloomfield, MI | 2528377 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Dan's Auto Transport | Dearborn Heights, MI | 1564103 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Everyware Auto Hauler LLC | Oak Park, MI | 3758145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | A & A Auto Transport Inc | Dearborn, MI | 1373492 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 13 mi | T-Car Transport of Michigan LLC | Dearborn, MI | 2546684 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | V-Real Auto Transporting | Lincoln Park, MI | 2424513 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Mad Dog Auto Transport LLC | Van Buren Township, MI | 3110005 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Interstate Auto Transport LLC | Belleville, MI | 1778731 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Westbay Auto Transport | Southgate, MI | 2258568 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Paige Auto Transport LLC | Van Buren Township, MI | 3310574 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Troy Auto Transport | Troy, MI | 4003727 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Time Auto Transportation Inc | Troy, MI | 209378 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Dynasty Auto Transport | Troy, MI | 1634939 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | JP Auto Transport Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | 2937492 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Taggart's Auto Transport LLC | Milford, MI | 1771837 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | RK Auto Logistics LLC | Waterford, MI | 4052773 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Bigg Dogs Auto Trans | Ypsilanti, MI | 1492639 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Sib's Auto Transport LLC | Trenton, MI | 4352173 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | J&A Auto Transport LLC | Brownstown, MI | 2479587 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 21 mi | BKS Auto Transport | Highland, MI | 1788063 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 21 mi | CF Auto Carriers LLC | Whitmore Lake, MI | 1402773 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 21 mi | On the Fritts Auto Transport LLC | Whitmore Lake, MI | 4359826 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Rae Auto Transporters | Sterling Heights, MI | 3204760 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 23 mi | United One Car Hauling | Roseville, MI | 4402802 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Finishline Auto Transport | Roseville, MI | 2412855 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Velocity Auto Transport LLC | Carleton, MI | 3099722 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Livonia: the main lanes
Distances from Livonia to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Livonia to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 580 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,289 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 257 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,153 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,281 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 479 mi | 9 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,356 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 535 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 Livonia
16 of the 42 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 58 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 32 vehicle inspections (21.9%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 58 driver inspections (13.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Troy Auto TransportTroy, MI · USDOT 4003727 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Wayne County
Livonia 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 Livonia and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Livonia 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 Livonia: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Livonia, MI?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Livonia itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Westland, Detroit, Garden City, Dearborn Heights, Southfiled and nearby). All 42 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 Livonia?
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 Livonia?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Livonia to New York City, NY is about 580 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 Livonia?
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 Livonia done at roadside inspections?
16 of the 42 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 58 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 32 vehicle inspections (21.9%), 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.