Car Shipping Companies in Saint Louis, MO
7 auto transporters are registered in Saint Louis with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 12 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 Saint Louis to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Saint Louis
- 7
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 16
- of 19 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 265 trucks
- Redbird Carriers and Fastrack Auto Transport, Saint Louis
In short
7 auto transporters are registered in Saint Louis and 12 more work within 30 miles; 16 of the 19 can haul across state lines. 10 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Redbird Carriers and Fastrack Auto Transport's 265 trucks. Most people leaving St. Louis City for another state go to Illinois (Census).
Auto transporters based in Saint Louis
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Redbird Carriers and Fastrack Auto Transport
Legal name: Superior Hauling & Fast Transit Inc
1301 South Wharf Street, MO 63104
- USDOT
- 251582
- MC number
- MC178936
- Fleet
- 265 trucks · 265 drivers
- Registered since
- 1984
- 2
Laura Auto Transport LLC
21 Somerset Downs Drive, MO 63124
- USDOT
- 4274123
- MC number
- MC1683137
- Fleet
- 11 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 3
Fastrack Auto Transport LLC
1301 South Wharf Street, MO 63104
- USDOT
- 3309286
- MC number
- MC1050923
- Fleet
- 4 trucks
- Registered since
- 2019
- 4
Franchise Freight and Auto Transport
Legal name: Franchise Freight and Auto Transport LLC
5269 Vernon Ave, MO 63113
- USDOT
- 3158604
- MC number
- MC109578
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 5
Auto Transport LLC
10352 Forest Brook Ln Apt F, MO 63146
- USDOT
- 3043429
- MC number
- MC45909
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 6
Best Auto Transport and Towing
Legal name: Best Auto Plex LLC
4821 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, MO 63113
- USDOT
- 2984944
- MC number
- MC16163
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 7
Boss Auto Transport
Legal name: Boss Auto Logistics LLC
1300 Mendell Dr, MO 63130
- USDOT
- 3081654
- MC number
- MC67634
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Saint Louis
Nearest first, from East Saint Louis, Fenton, Ballwin, Ellisville and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | Aaatlas Towing and Auto Transport LLC | East Saint Louis, IL | 3003900 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Gateway Auto Transport LLC | Fenton, MO | 3347047 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Dolans Auto Transport LLC | Ballwin, MO | 2966116 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | 247 Auto Trans LLC | Ellisville, MO | 1993439 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Car Haul Guys LLC | O Fallon, IL | 4453680 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Super Car Haul LLC | O Fallon, IL | 4482528 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | M and S Car Transport LLC | O Fallon, IL | 3800241 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Agi Auto Transportation | Arnold, MO | 2400368 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Bailey' S Auto Transport LLC | Chesterfield, MO | 1189732 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 24 mi | Driver Seat Auto Transport LLC | Saint Charles, MO | 4125957 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Evans Car Carriers LLC | Crystal City, MO | 2351030 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | PTS Auto Carriers LLC | Crystal City, MO | 2121485 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Saint Louis: the main lanes
Distances from Saint Louis to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Saint Louis to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,016 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,850 mi | 4 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 306 mi | 6 hr | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 639 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 794 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 826 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,242 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 945 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 Saint Louis
10 of the 19 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 672 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 119 of 417 vehicle inspections (28.5%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 666 driver inspections (1.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbird Carriers and Fastrack Auto TransportSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 251582 | 517 | 102 of 306 | 4 of 511 |
| Laura Auto Transport LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4274123 | 48 | 3 of 36 | 0 of 48 |
| Evans Car Carriers LLCCrystal City, MO · USDOT 2351030 | 43 | 4 of 33 | 1 of 43 |
| Car Haul Guys LLCO Fallon, IL · USDOT 4453680 | 24 | 4 of 16 | 3 of 24 |
| PTS Auto Carriers LLCCrystal City, MO · USDOT 2121485 | 22 | 5 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Franchise Freight and Auto TransportSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 3158604 | 5 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of St. Louis City
Saint Louis is in St. Louis City, MO. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 14,882 people a year leaving St. Louis City for another state, most often for Illinois (about 3,402), Texas (about 1,362) and Florida (about 918), while about 10,941 (±1,104) 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 Saint Louis and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Saint Louis streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 7 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 Missouri
52 listed auto transporters are based in Missouri; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Saint Louis: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Saint Louis, MO?
7 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Saint Louis itself, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (East Saint Louis, Fenton, Ballwin, Ellisville, O Fallon and nearby). All 19 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 Saint Louis?
By reported fleet, Redbird Carriers and Fastrack Auto Transport in Saint Louis, MO, with 265 trucks on its filing (USDOT 251582). 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 Saint Louis?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Saint Louis to New York City, NY is about 1,016 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 Saint Louis?
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 Saint Louis done at roadside inspections?
10 of the 19 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 672 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 119 of 417 vehicle inspections (28.5%), 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.