Car Shipping Companies in Florence, MS
2 auto transporters are registered in Florence with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 1 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 Florence to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Florence
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 1
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 3 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Arnold Auto Carriers LLC, Florence
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Florence and 1 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 3 can haul across state lines. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Arnold Auto Carriers LLC's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Rankin County for another state go to Alabama (Census).
Auto transporters based in Florence
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Arnold Auto Carriers LLC
719 Lexington Dr, MS 39073
- USDOT
- 4139237
- MC number
- MC1586680
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 2
Paw Paw Auto Transport LLC
121 Lansdowne St, MS 39073
- USDOT
- 4335458
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Florence
Nearest first, from Pelahatchie and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 mi | Southern State Auto Transport LLC | Pelahatchie, MS | 2974349 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Florence: the main lanes
Distances from Florence to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Florence to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,252 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,898 mi | 4 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 804 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 456 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 408 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,017 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 866 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,160 mi | 3 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 Florence
2 of the 3 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 6 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 1 vehicle inspection (100.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 6 driver inspections (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Auto Carriers LLCFlorence, MS · USDOT 4139237 | 5 | none inspected | 0 of 5 |
| Southern State Auto Transport LLCPelahatchie, MS · USDOT 2974349 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Rankin County
Florence is in Rankin County, MS. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,882 people a year leaving Rankin County for another state, most often for Alabama (about 580), Illinois (about 308) and Louisiana (about 289), while about 3,029 (±630) 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 Florence and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Florence 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 Mississippi
19 listed auto transporters are based in Mississippi; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Florence: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Florence, MS?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Florence itself, and 1 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Pelahatchie and nearby). All 3 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 Florence?
By reported fleet, Arnold Auto Carriers LLC in Florence, MS, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4139237). 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 Florence?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Florence to New York City, NY is about 1,252 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 Florence?
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 Florence done at roadside inspections?
2 of the 3 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 6 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 1 vehicle inspections (100.0%), 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.