Car Shipping Companies in Waterford, MI
1 auto transporter is registered in Waterford 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 Waterford to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Waterford
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 25
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 15 trucks
- Troy Auto Transport, Troy
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Waterford and 40 more work within 30 miles; 25 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 19 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 based in Waterford
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
RK Auto Logistics LLC
3922 Iris Drive, MI 48329
- USDOT
- 4052773
- MC number
- MC1536118
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Waterford
Nearest first, from Clarkston, West Bloomfield, Highland, Southfield and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Motor City Auto Haulers L.L.C. | Clarkston, MI | 6588757 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Detroit Auto Carriers | West Bloomfield, MI | 2528377 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | BKS Auto Transport | Highland, MI | 1788063 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Carters Car Transport LLC | Southfield, MI | 4187309 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Troy Auto Transport | Troy, MI | 4003727 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | C & J Auto Transport LLC | Novi, MI | 3468991 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Time Auto Transportation Inc | Troy, MI | 209378 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Dynasty Auto Transport | Troy, MI | 1634939 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Taggart's Auto Transport LLC | Milford, MI | 1771837 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | A&J Auto Transport LLC | Southfiled, MI | 2352109 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Tyme Auto Transport Logistics | Washington, MI | 3792833 | 4 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Intrepid Auto Carriers Inc | Southfield, MI | 1056763 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Everyware Auto Hauler LLC | Oak Park, MI | 3758145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Turbo Auto Transport LLC | Grand Blanc, MI | 3100332 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | First Class Auto Transportation LLC | Shelby Township, MI | 3842930 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Top Auto Haulers LLC | Livonia, MI | 4023403 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Auto Hauler Express | Sterling Heights, MI | 4258736 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Great Lakes Auto Carriers Inc | Sterling Heights, MI | 2273523 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Rae Auto Transporters | Sterling Heights, MI | 3204760 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Jat | Detroit, MI | 1455127 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Best Deals Auto Transport LLC | Livonia, MI | 3406739 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | JC Auto Transportation | Macomb, MI | 3875965 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Great Lakes Car Carriers Inc | Burton, MI | 1433289 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 24 mi | Delta Car Hauling LLC | Macomb, MI | 3702526 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Masters Auto Transport II | Westland, MI | 1698981 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Road Runner Auto Transport LLC | Westland, MI | 4321921 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | King Road Auto Transportation LLC | Macomb, MI | 4261567 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Md's Auto Transport LLC | Davison, MI | 3274887 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Chandler Car Carriers of MI LLC | Canton, MI | 506184 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 25 mi | American Eagle Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3035625 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Doug's Auto Transport Service | Garden City, MI | 1802109 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Triple A Auto Transport LLC | Davison, MI | 4505197 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | EZ Car Hauling LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 4413537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | 1st Class Auto Transport | Clinton Township, MI | 1863559 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Empire Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 2987470 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Safeway Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3224052 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Dreamville Auto Transport | Davison, MI | 3228682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Roadrunners Car Hauling | Clinton Township, MI | 1209078 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Car Haul Direct LCC | Howell, MI | 1889818 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 26 mi | United One Car Hauling | Roseville, MI | 4402802 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Waterford: the main lanes
Distances from Waterford to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Waterford to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 586 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,290 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 261 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,167 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,297 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 493 mi | 9 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,379 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 544 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 Waterford
19 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 55 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 33 vehicle inspections (39.4%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 55 driver inspections (5.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md's Auto Transport LLCDavison, MI · USDOT 3274887 | 7 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 7 |
| 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Oakland County
Waterford 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 Waterford and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Waterford 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 Waterford: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Waterford, MI?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Waterford itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Clarkston, West Bloomfield, Highland, Southfield, Troy and nearby). All 41 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 Waterford?
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 Waterford?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Waterford to New York City, NY is about 586 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 Waterford?
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 Waterford done at roadside inspections?
19 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 55 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 13 of 33 vehicle inspections (39.4%), 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.