Car Shipping Companies in Rochester, MI
No auto transporter is registered in Rochester itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Washington, Shelby Township, Troy 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 Rochester to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Rochester
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 22
- of 40 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 15 trucks
- Troy Auto Transport, Troy
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Rochester itself, but 40 work within 30 miles; 22 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 Oakland County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Rochester
These are the carriers that serve a Rochester pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Washington, Shelby Township, Troy, Sterling Heights and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Tyme Auto Transport Logistics | Washington, MI | 3792833 | 4 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 6 mi | First Class Auto Transportation LLC | Shelby Township, MI | 3842930 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Troy Auto Transport | Troy, MI | 4003727 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Auto Hauler Express | Sterling Heights, MI | 4258736 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Great Lakes Auto Carriers Inc | Sterling Heights, MI | 2273523 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Time Auto Transportation Inc | Troy, MI | 209378 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Dynasty Auto Transport | Troy, MI | 1634939 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | JC Auto Transportation | Macomb, MI | 3875965 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Delta Car Hauling LLC | Macomb, MI | 3702526 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Rae Auto Transporters | Sterling Heights, MI | 3204760 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 11 mi | King Road Auto Transportation LLC | Macomb, MI | 4261567 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | 1st Class Auto Transport | Clinton Township, MI | 1863559 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Roadrunners Car Hauling | Clinton Township, MI | 1209078 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 14 mi | RK Auto Logistics LLC | Waterford, MI | 4052773 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | United One Car Hauling | Roseville, MI | 4402802 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Finishline Auto Transport | Roseville, MI | 2412855 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Motor City Auto Haulers L.L.C. | Clarkston, MI | 6588757 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Everyware Auto Hauler LLC | Oak Park, MI | 3758145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Carters Car Transport LLC | Southfield, MI | 4187309 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Detroit Auto Carriers | West Bloomfield, MI | 2528377 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Intrepid Auto Carriers Inc | Southfield, MI | 1056763 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Top Gun Auto Transport Inc | Harrison Township, MI | 2508176 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 18 mi | A&J Auto Transport LLC | Southfiled, MI | 2352109 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | C & J Auto Transport LLC | Novi, MI | 3468991 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Jat | Detroit, MI | 1455127 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 24 mi | BKS Auto Transport | Highland, MI | 1788063 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Top Auto Haulers LLC | Livonia, MI | 4023403 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Best Deals Auto Transport LLC | Livonia, MI | 3406739 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | A & A Auto Transport Inc | Dearborn, MI | 1373492 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 26 mi | American Eagle Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3035625 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | EZ Car Hauling LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 4413537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Empire Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 2987470 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Safeway Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3224052 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | T-Car Transport of Michigan LLC | Dearborn, MI | 2546684 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Doug's Auto Transport Service | Garden City, MI | 1802109 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Premium Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn, MI | 4378906 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Masters Auto Transport II | Westland, MI | 1698981 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Road Runner Auto Transport LLC | Westland, MI | 4321921 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Taggart's Auto Transport LLC | Milford, MI | 1771837 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Dan's Auto Transport | Dearborn Heights, MI | 1564103 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Rochester: the main lanes
Distances from Rochester to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Rochester to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 570 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,306 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 276 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,179 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,308 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 480 mi | 9 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,376 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 Rochester
14 of the 40 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 43 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 27 vehicle inspections (37.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 43 driver inspections (4.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeway Auto Transport LLCDearborn Heights, MI · USDOT 3224052 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 6 |
| 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
Rochester 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 Rochester and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Rochester 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 Rochester: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Rochester, MI?
None is registered in Rochester itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Washington, Shelby Township, Troy, Sterling Heights, Macomb 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 Rochester?
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 Rochester?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Rochester to New York City, NY is about 570 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 Rochester?
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 Rochester done at roadside inspections?
14 of the 40 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 43 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 10 of 27 vehicle inspections (37.0%), 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.