Car Shipping Companies in Melvindale, MI
No auto transporter is registered in Melvindale itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Dearborn, Lincoln Park, Dearborn Heights and nearby. 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 Melvindale to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Melvindale
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 20
- of 40 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 15 trucks
- Troy Auto Transport, Troy
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Melvindale itself, but 40 work within 30 miles; 20 can haul across state lines. 14 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 within 30 miles of Melvindale
These are the carriers that serve a Melvindale pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Dearborn, Lincoln Park, Dearborn Heights, Southgate and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | T-Car Transport of Michigan LLC | Dearborn, MI | 2546684 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | V-Real Auto Transporting | Lincoln Park, MI | 2424513 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Premium Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn, MI | 4378906 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | A & A Auto Transport Inc | Dearborn, MI | 1373492 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Dan's Auto Transport | Dearborn Heights, MI | 1564103 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Westbay Auto Transport | Southgate, MI | 2258568 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 7 mi | American Eagle Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3035625 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | EZ Car Hauling LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 4413537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Empire Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 2987470 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Safeway Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3224052 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Jat | Detroit, MI | 1455127 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Doug's Auto Transport Service | Garden City, MI | 1802109 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Sib's Auto Transport LLC | Trenton, MI | 4352173 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Masters Auto Transport II | Westland, MI | 1698981 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Road Runner Auto Transport LLC | Westland, MI | 4321921 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Best Deals Auto Transport LLC | Livonia, MI | 3406739 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | J&A Auto Transport LLC | Brownstown, MI | 2479587 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Intrepid Auto Carriers Inc | Southfield, MI | 1056763 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Everyware Auto Hauler LLC | Oak Park, MI | 3758145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Top Auto Haulers LLC | Livonia, MI | 4023403 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 14 mi | A&J Auto Transport LLC | Southfiled, MI | 2352109 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Chandler Car Carriers of MI LLC | Canton, MI | 506184 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Carters Car Transport LLC | Southfield, MI | 4187309 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Mad Dog Auto Transport LLC | Van Buren Township, MI | 3110005 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Interstate Auto Transport LLC | Belleville, MI | 1778731 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Paige Auto Transport LLC | Van Buren Township, MI | 3310574 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | C & J Auto Transport LLC | Novi, MI | 3468991 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Troy Auto Transport | Troy, MI | 4003727 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Velocity Auto Transport LLC | Carleton, MI | 3099722 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 20 mi | United One Car Hauling | Roseville, MI | 4402802 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Time Auto Transportation Inc | Troy, MI | 209378 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Dynasty Auto Transport | Troy, MI | 1634939 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Finishline Auto Transport | Roseville, MI | 2412855 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Detroit Auto Carriers | West Bloomfield, MI | 2528377 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Rae Auto Transporters | Sterling Heights, MI | 3204760 | 1 truck | Within MI | 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 | Bigg Dogs Auto Trans | Ypsilanti, MI | 1492639 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 26 mi | 1st Class Auto Transport | Clinton Township, MI | 1863559 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Roadrunners Car Hauling | Clinton Township, MI | 1209078 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Melvindale: the main lanes
Distances from Melvindale to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Melvindale to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 568 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,299 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 268 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,156 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,281 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 464 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,344 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 521 mi | 9 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 Melvindale
14 of the 40 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 45 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 24 vehicle inspections (25.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 6 of 45 driver inspections (13.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
Melvindale 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 Melvindale and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Melvindale streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; agree the spot when you book. 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 Melvindale: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Melvindale, MI?
None is registered in Melvindale itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Dearborn, Lincoln Park, Dearborn Heights, Southgate, Detroit and nearby), all with active registrations, 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 Melvindale?
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 Melvindale?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Melvindale to New York City, NY is about 568 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 Melvindale?
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 Melvindale done at roadside inspections?
14 of the 40 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 45 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 24 vehicle inspections (25.0%), 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.