Car Shipping Companies in Lincoln, NE
3 auto transporters are registered in Lincoln with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 3 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 Lincoln to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lincoln
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 6 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 9 trucks
- Nationwide Auto Transport Inc, Lincoln
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Lincoln and 3 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 6 can haul across state lines. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Nationwide Auto Transport Inc's 9 trucks. Most people leaving Lancaster County for another state go to Missouri (Census).
Auto transporters based in Lincoln
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Nationwide Auto Transport Inc
6400 Cornhusker Hwy Suite 150, NE 68507
- USDOT
- 897465
- MC number
- MC392261
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 9 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
- 2
Auto Transport
Legal name: Smartz Way Transportation LLC
10630 Crescent Moon Drive, NE 68527
- USDOT
- 3729150
- MC number
- MC1315699
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 3
Twins Express Auto Carrier LLC
4120 Vandorn St, NE 68506
- USDOT
- 3584447
- MC number
- MC1211939
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lincoln
Nearest first, from Eagle, Springfield, Mead and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Mid City Auto Transport | Eagle, NE | 1452274 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | 3 D Auto Transport Inc | Springfield, NE | 709970 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | G&R Auto Transportation LLC | Mead, NE | 4523454 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lincoln: the main lanes
Distances from Lincoln to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lincoln to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,375 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,476 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 556 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 650 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 897 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,218 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,636 mi | 4 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,315 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 Lincoln
5 of the 6 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 31 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 19 vehicle inspections (36.8%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 31 driver inspections (9.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 D Auto Transport IncSpringfield, NE · USDOT 709970 | 13 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 13 |
| Nationwide Auto Transport IncLincoln, NE · USDOT 897465 | 10 | 2 of 6 | 0 of 10 |
| G&R Auto Transportation LLCMead, NE · USDOT 4523454 | 5 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Twins Express Auto Carrier LLCLincoln, NE · USDOT 3584447 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Mid City Auto TransportEagle, NE · USDOT 1452274 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Lancaster County
Lincoln is in Lancaster County, NE. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,385 people a year leaving Lancaster County for another state, most often for Missouri (about 885), California (about 740) and Colorado (about 695), while about 9,439 (±928) 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 Lincoln and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lincoln 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 Nebraska
17 listed auto transporters are based in Nebraska; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Lincoln: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lincoln, NE?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Lincoln itself, and 3 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Eagle, Springfield, Mead and nearby). All 6 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 Lincoln?
By reported fleet, Nationwide Auto Transport Inc in Lincoln, NE, with 9 trucks on its filing (USDOT 897465). 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 Lincoln?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lincoln to New York City, NY is about 1,375 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 Lincoln?
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 Lincoln done at roadside inspections?
5 of the 6 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 31 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 19 vehicle inspections (36.8%), 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.