Car Shipping Companies in Merrimack, NH
1 auto transporter is registered in Merrimack with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 18 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 Merrimack to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Merrimack
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 17
- of 19 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Auto Movers of New England, Bow
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Merrimack and 18 more work within 30 miles; 17 of the 19 can haul across state lines. 11 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Auto Movers of New England's 5 trucks. Most people leaving Hillsborough County for another state go to Massachusetts (Census).
Auto transporters based in Merrimack
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Defendi Auto Transport LLC
2 Penrose Ln, NH 03054
- USDOT
- 4530495
- MC number
- MC1796344
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Merrimack
Nearest first, from Lononderry, Manchester, Bow, Lowell and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Pro Auto Transport LLC | Lononderry, NH | 843929 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Open Heaven Auto Transport LLC | Manchester, NH | 4172266 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Wisdom Auto Transportation LLC | Manchester, NH | 3859362 | 1 truck | Within NH | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Auto Movers of New England | Bow, NH | 1220997 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Mill City Auto Transport LLC | Lowell, MA | 5605340 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Gold Star Auto Transport LLC | North Billerica, MA | 2467228 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | A&A Auto Transportation LLC | Tewksbury, MA | 3077850 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Edson Auto Transport & Hauling LLC | Ashburnham, MA | 3338087 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | E 1 Auto Transport Inc | Billerica, MA | 2465359 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Rigal Auto Transport LLC | North Andover, MA | 2536571 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Rocketline Auto Transport LLC | North Andover, MA | 6249334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | TB Auto Transport LLC | Leominster, MA | 3940374 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | JDL Auto Transportation Inc | Leominster, MA | 4423553 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Iron Horse Auto Transport Corp | Leominster, MA | 8547168 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | VIP Auto Transport & Towing Inc | Bedford, MA | 3344875 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Ducar Transports & Services Inc | Lancaster, MA | 3069039 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Lamboy Auto Transportation | Westminister, MA | 3031518 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Lucky Star Auto Transport | Exeter, NH | 2353323 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Merrimack: the main lanes
Distances from Merrimack to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Merrimack to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 228 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,992 mi | 7 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 960 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,792 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,863 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 463 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,490 mi | 4 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 321 mi | 6 hr | — |
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 Merrimack
11 of the 19 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 55 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 23 vehicle inspections (47.8%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 55 driver inspections (7.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP Auto Transport & Towing IncBedford, MA · USDOT 3344875 | 27 | 9 of 15 | 2 of 27 |
| E 1 Auto Transport IncBillerica, MA · USDOT 2465359 | 10 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 10 |
| TB Auto Transport LLCLeominster, MA · USDOT 3940374 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 4 |
| Open Heaven Auto Transport LLCManchester, NH · USDOT 4172266 | 4 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Auto Movers of New EnglandBow, NH · USDOT 1220997 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Gold Star Auto Transport LLCNorth Billerica, MA · USDOT 2467228 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Hillsborough County
Merrimack is in Hillsborough County, NH. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 13,820 people a year leaving Hillsborough County for another state, most often for Massachusetts (about 4,038), Florida (about 1,846) and North Carolina (about 1,126), while about 15,989 (±1,662) 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 Merrimack and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Merrimack streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 1 carrier 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 New Hampshire
7 listed auto transporters are based in New Hampshire; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Merrimack: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Merrimack, NH?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Merrimack itself, and 18 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lononderry, Manchester, Bow, Lowell, North Billerica 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 Merrimack?
By reported fleet, Auto Movers of New England in Bow, NH, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1220997). 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 Merrimack?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Merrimack to New York City, NY is about 228 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 Merrimack?
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 Merrimack done at roadside inspections?
11 of the 19 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 55 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 11 of 23 vehicle inspections (47.8%), 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.