Car Shipping Companies in Springfield, MO
3 auto transporters are registered in Springfield with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 2 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 Springfield to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Springfield
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 2
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 5 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 34 trucks
- Smith Auto Transport, Strafford
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Springfield and 2 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 5 can haul across state lines. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Smith Auto Transport's 34 trucks. Most people leaving Greene County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in Springfield
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Reliable Transport LLC
Legal name: Reliable Auto Transport LLC
2311 S Meadowlark Lane, MO 65807
- USDOT
- 2205331
- MC number
- MC765246
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2011
- 2
6 13 Auto Transport
MO 65810
- USDOT
- 1199706
- MC number
- MC478243
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2004
- 3
Car Carrier Inc
3903 N Spring Branch Ave, MO 65803
- USDOT
- 3439295
- MC number
- MC1116549
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Springfield
Nearest first, from Strafford, Forsyth and nearby.
Shipping a car out of Springfield: the main lanes
Distances from Springfield to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Springfield to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,240 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,649 mi | 4 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 518 mi | 9 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 422 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 613 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,041 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,284 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,163 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 Springfield
3 of the 5 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 61 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 21 vehicle inspections (19.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 61 driver inspections (1.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Auto TransportStrafford, MO · USDOT 2368130 | 39 | 2 of 14 | 0 of 39 |
| Reliable Transport LLCSpringfield, MO · USDOT 2205331 | 19 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 19 |
| Yokeley's Auto Carriers LLCForsyth, MO · USDOT 749999 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Greene County
Springfield is in Greene County, MO. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 7,080 people a year leaving Greene County for another state, most often for Texas (about 1,117), California (about 697) and Kansas (about 626), while about 6,375 (±874) 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 Springfield and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Springfield streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 3 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 Springfield: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Springfield, MO?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Springfield itself, and 2 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Strafford, Forsyth and nearby). All 5 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 Springfield?
By reported fleet, Smith Auto Transport in Strafford, MO, with 34 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2368130). 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 Springfield?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Springfield to New York City, NY is about 1,240 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 Springfield?
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 Springfield done at roadside inspections?
3 of the 5 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 61 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 21 vehicle inspections (19.0%), 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.