Car Shipping Companies in Trenton, MI
1 auto transporter is registered in Trenton 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 Trenton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Trenton
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 36
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 22
- of 37 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 15 trucks
- Troy Auto Transport, Troy
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Trenton and 36 more work within 30 miles; 22 of the 37 can haul across state lines. 15 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 Trenton
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Sib's Auto Transport LLC
1501 Glen Ln, MI 48183
- USDOT
- 4352173
- MC number
- MC1701861
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Trenton
Nearest first, from Brownstown, Southgate, Lincoln Park, Dearborn Heights and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | J&A Auto Transport LLC | Brownstown, MI | 2479587 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Westbay Auto Transport | Southgate, MI | 2258568 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 8 mi | V-Real Auto Transporting | Lincoln Park, MI | 2424513 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Dan's Auto Transport | Dearborn Heights, MI | 1564103 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Velocity Auto Transport LLC | Carleton, MI | 3099722 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 12 mi | T-Car Transport of Michigan LLC | Dearborn, MI | 2546684 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Premium Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn, MI | 4378906 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Mad Dog Auto Transport LLC | Van Buren Township, MI | 3110005 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Interstate Auto Transport LLC | Belleville, MI | 1778731 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Paige Auto Transport LLC | Van Buren Township, MI | 3310574 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | A & A Auto Transport Inc | Dearborn, MI | 1373492 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 15 mi | American Eagle Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3035625 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Doug's Auto Transport Service | Garden City, MI | 1802109 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 15 mi | EZ Car Hauling LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 4413537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Empire Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 2987470 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Safeway Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3224052 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Masters Auto Transport II | Westland, MI | 1698981 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Road Runner Auto Transport LLC | Westland, MI | 4321921 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Jat | Detroit, MI | 1455127 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Best Deals Auto Transport LLC | Livonia, MI | 3406739 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Chandler Car Carriers of MI LLC | Canton, MI | 506184 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Top Auto Haulers LLC | Livonia, MI | 4023403 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Bigg Dogs Auto Trans | Ypsilanti, MI | 1492639 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Intrepid Auto Carriers Inc | Southfield, MI | 1056763 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Everyware Auto Hauler LLC | Oak Park, MI | 3758145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | A&J Auto Transport LLC | Southfiled, MI | 2352109 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | C & J Auto Transport LLC | Novi, MI | 3468991 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Carters Car Transport LLC | Southfield, MI | 4187309 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 27 mi | JP Auto Transport Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | 2937492 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Haus Auto Haulers | Erie, MI | 3209567 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Detroit Auto Carriers | West Bloomfield, MI | 2528377 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Troy Auto Transport | Troy, MI | 4003727 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | United One Car Hauling | Roseville, MI | 4402802 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Time Auto Transportation Inc | Troy, MI | 209378 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Dynasty Auto Transport | Troy, MI | 1634939 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Finishline Auto Transport | Roseville, MI | 2412855 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Trenton: the main lanes
Distances from Trenton to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Trenton to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 568 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,296 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 265 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,147 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,271 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 460 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,333 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 520 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 Trenton
15 of the 37 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 57 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 29 vehicle inspections (20.7%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 57 driver inspections (15.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Trenton 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 Trenton and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Trenton 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 Trenton: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Trenton, MI?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Trenton itself, and 36 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Brownstown, Southgate, Lincoln Park, Dearborn Heights, Carleton 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 Trenton?
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 Trenton?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Trenton 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 Trenton?
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 Trenton done at roadside inspections?
15 of the 37 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 57 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 29 vehicle inspections (20.7%), 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.