Car Shipping Companies in Clifton, NJ
3 auto transporters are registered in Clifton with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 40 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 Clifton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Clifton
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 36
- of 43 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Route Masters Auto Transportation LLC, Glen Rock
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Clifton and 40 more work within 30 miles; 36 of the 43 can haul across state lines. 19 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Route Masters Auto Transportation LLC's 5 trucks. Most people leaving Passaic County for another state go to Pennsylvania (Census).
Auto transporters based in Clifton
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Jda Car Transportation LLC
18 Hadley Ave, NJ 07011
- USDOT
- 3284345
- MC number
- MC1038951
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
V&N Auto Transport LLC
340 Broad St, NJ 07013
- USDOT
- 3509453
- MC number
- MC1161142
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
- 3
Adf Auto Transport Inc
386 Highland Ave, NJ 07011
- USDOT
- 2302058
- MC number
- MC785938
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2012
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Clifton
Nearest first, from Paterson, Elmwood Park, Passaic, Garfield and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Fama Car Hauling LLC | Paterson, NJ | 3969021 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Ichiban Car Transport LLC | Elmwood Park, NJ | 3883560 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Palen Auto Transport LLC | Elmwood Park, NJ | 3308519 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Prestige Auto Transportation LLC | Passaic, NJ | 3335883 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 2 mi | PJ Auto Transport LLC | Garfield, NJ | 2793137 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Brothers Auto Transport LLC | Garfield, NJ | 4480545 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | M&C Auto Transport LLC | Garfield, NJ | 4496242 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | F1Rst Auto Hauling LLC | Paterson, NJ | 3827700 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Northeast Auto Logistics LLC | Paterson, NJ | 3780939 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | C & A Auto Transportation LLC | Paterson, NJ | 4220788 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | CCP Auto Transportation LLC | Paterson, NJ | 4150171 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Primeride Auto Transport LLC | Paterson, NJ | 4414332 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Gorilla Auto Transport Inc | East Rutherford, NJ | 1793674 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 5 mi | 52 States Car Hauling | Bloomfield, NJ | 3144417 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | FJB | Bloomfield, NJ | 3737058 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Route Masters Auto Transportation LLC | Glen Rock, NJ | 3837311 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Redline Auto Transport LLC | Belleville, NJ | 2339488 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Golden Stallion Auto Transport LLC | Prospect Park, NJ | 3958466 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Serie 22 Auto Transport LLC | Teaneck, NJ | 3623046 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | VIP Auto Transporters Corp | North Arlington, NJ | 4372417 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Mav Auto Transport LLC | North Arlington, NJ | 2955522 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | A and A Auto Transport LLC | Wayne, NJ | 2565752 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | A & P Auto Transport LLC | Newark, NJ | 3210809 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Celebrity Car Transporting | Newark, NJ | 1839208 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 8 mi | CA Auto Transport Inc | Fairview, NJ | 3259854 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | MVT | Fairfield, NJ | 4130455 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Transport Car Hauler | Secaucus, NJ | 4545674 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Chulas Auto Transportation | Newark, NJ | 4325248 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Michaels Auto Transport LLC | Lincoln Park, NJ | 2075059 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | KBJ Auto Transport Inc | Kearny, NJ | 3328739 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Highline Auto Transport LLC | Englewood, NJ | 1457123 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Barak Auto Transport LLC | Dumont, NJ | 3333817 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Auto Hauler | Englewood, NJ | 4058578 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | J & C Car Transportation LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 3832348 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Nba Auto Transport LLC | Union City, NJ | 3454194 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Eagle Auto Transport LLC | Weehawken, NJ | 1089244 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Geo Auto Trans LLC | Newark, NJ | 1772242 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Red Auto Transport LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 2936593 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Transamerica Auto Transport LLC | Newark, NJ | 2406861 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Superior Tow and Auto Transporters Inc | Jersey City, NJ | 3418568 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Clifton: the main lanes
Distances from Clifton to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Clifton to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,842 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 818 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,594 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,651 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 240 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,282 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 97 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 871 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 Clifton
19 of the 43 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 56 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 12 of 30 vehicle inspections (40.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 13 of 56 driver inspections (23.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route Masters Auto Transportation LLCGlen Rock, NJ · USDOT 3837311 | 7 | 5 of 7 | 7 of 7 |
| CA Auto Transport IncFairview, NJ · USDOT 3259854 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| KBJ Auto Transport IncKearny, NJ · USDOT 3328739 | 5 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
| Geo Auto Trans LLCNewark, NJ · USDOT 1772242 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Northeast Auto Logistics LLCPaterson, NJ · USDOT 3780939 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| F1Rst Auto Hauling LLCPaterson, NJ · USDOT 3827700 | 4 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Passaic County
Clifton is in Passaic County, NJ. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,829 people a year leaving Passaic County for another state, most often for Pennsylvania (about 2,138), Florida (about 1,342) and New York (about 1,228), while about 4,365 (±596) 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 Clifton and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Clifton 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 New Jersey
148 listed auto transporters are based in New Jersey; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Clifton: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Clifton, NJ?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Clifton itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Paterson, Elmwood Park, Passaic, Garfield, East Rutherford and nearby). All 43 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 Clifton?
By reported fleet, Route Masters Auto Transportation LLC in Glen Rock, NJ, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3837311). 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 Clifton?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Clifton to Los Angeles, CA is about 2,842 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 Clifton?
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 Clifton done at roadside inspections?
19 of the 43 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 56 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 12 of 30 vehicle inspections (40.0%), 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.