Car Shipping Companies in Whitmore Lake, MI
2 auto transporters are registered in Whitmore Lake with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 31 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 Whitmore Lake to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Whitmore Lake
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 31
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 21
- of 33 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Shamrock Auto Transport Inc, Saline
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Whitmore Lake and 31 more work within 30 miles; 21 of the 33 can haul across state lines. 14 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Shamrock Auto Transport Inc's 5 trucks. Most people leaving Washtenaw County for another state go to California (Census).
Auto transporters based in Whitmore Lake
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
CF Auto Carriers LLC
11750 Freedom Dr, MI 48189
- USDOT
- 1402773
- MC number
- MC532247
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
- 2
On the Fritts Auto Transport LLC
3676 W North Territorial Rd, MI 48189
- USDOT
- 4359826
- MC number
- MC1705871
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Whitmore Lake
Nearest first, from Ann Arbor, Milford, Gregory, Canton and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | JP Auto Transport Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | 2937492 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Taggart's Auto Transport LLC | Milford, MI | 1771837 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Trans-Car Auto Transport Inc | Gregory, MI | 1447331 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Chandler Car Carriers of MI LLC | Canton, MI | 506184 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 17 mi | C & J Auto Transport LLC | Novi, MI | 3468991 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Bigg Dogs Auto Trans | Ypsilanti, MI | 1492639 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Shamrock Auto Transport Inc | Saline, MI | 930684 | 5 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Danny's Auto Transport | Saline, MI | 1610658 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | BKS Auto Transport | Highland, MI | 1788063 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Car Haul Direct LCC | Howell, MI | 1889818 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Best Deals Auto Transport LLC | Livonia, MI | 3406739 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Masters Auto Transport II | Westland, MI | 1698981 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Road Runner Auto Transport LLC | Westland, MI | 4321921 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Top Auto Haulers LLC | Livonia, MI | 4023403 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Mad Dog Auto Transport LLC | Van Buren Township, MI | 3110005 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Detroit Auto Carriers | West Bloomfield, MI | 2528377 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Interstate Auto Transport LLC | Belleville, MI | 1778731 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Paige Auto Transport LLC | Van Buren Township, MI | 3310574 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Doug's Auto Transport Service | Garden City, MI | 1802109 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Quest Auto Transport LLC | Fowlerville, MI | 1328878 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Jat | Detroit, MI | 1455127 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
| 25 mi | A&J Auto Transport LLC | Southfiled, MI | 2352109 | 1 truck | Interstate | 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 | Carters Car Transport LLC | Southfield, MI | 4187309 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Safeway Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3224052 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Intrepid Auto Carriers Inc | Southfield, MI | 1056763 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Premium Auto Transport LLC | Dearborn, MI | 4378906 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | RK Auto Logistics LLC | Waterford, MI | 4052773 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Dan's Auto Transport | Dearborn Heights, MI | 1564103 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Whitmore Lake: the main lanes
Distances from Whitmore Lake to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Whitmore Lake to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 605 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,265 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 233 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,134 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,265 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 500 mi | 9 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,361 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 559 mi | 2 days | — |
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 Whitmore Lake
14 of the 33 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 26 vehicle inspections (23.1%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 45 driver inspections (8.9%, 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 |
| Safeway Auto Transport LLCDearborn Heights, MI · USDOT 3224052 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 0 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 |
| 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 Washtenaw County
Whitmore Lake is in Washtenaw County, MI. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 13,465 people a year leaving Washtenaw County for another state, most often for California (about 1,873), Illinois (about 1,146) and Ohio (about 1,004), while about 15,094 (±1,121) 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 Whitmore Lake and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Whitmore Lake, MI?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Whitmore Lake itself, and 31 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Ann Arbor, Milford, Gregory, Canton, Novi and nearby). All 33 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 Whitmore Lake?
By reported fleet, Shamrock Auto Transport Inc in Saline, MI, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 930684). 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 Whitmore Lake?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Whitmore Lake to New York City, NY is about 605 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 Whitmore Lake?
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 Whitmore Lake done at roadside inspections?
14 of the 33 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 45 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 26 vehicle inspections (23.1%), 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.