Car Shipping Companies in Fords, NJ
No auto transporter is registered in Fords itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Perth Amboy, Edison, Woodbridge and nearby. 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 Fords to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Fords
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 25
- of 40 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 26 trucks
- KK Car Transporter Corp, Middlesex
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Fords itself, but 40 work within 30 miles; 25 can haul across state lines. 15 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is KK Car Transporter Corp's 26 trucks. Most people leaving Middlesex County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Fords
These are the carriers that serve a Fords pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Perth Amboy, Edison, Woodbridge, Colonia and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Master Auto Transport LLC | Perth Amboy, NJ | 2032418 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Thunder Auto Transport Corporation | Edison, NJ | 4624346 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | GT Auto Transport LLC | Woodbridge, NJ | 1833224 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | E & G Elite Auto Transportation Inc | Woodbridge, NJ | 4480813 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Edison Auto Transport LLC | Edison, NJ | 4297278 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Ferrer Auto Transport LLC | Woodbridge, NJ | 3920806 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | RH Auto Transportation LLC | Perth Amboy, NJ | 4015876 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Ep Auto Carrier LLC | Perth Amboy, NJ | 4019133 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Auto Trans Brothersllc | Colonia, NJ | 2183590 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | King's Transportation | Edison, NJ | 3773444 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Precision Auto Transport Solutions LLC | Staten Island, NY | 4536053 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Munduta Auto Transport Inc | Rahway, NJ | 1556191 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | J&J Auto Transport Inc | Rahway, NJ | 2038370 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Affordable Auto Shipping Services LLC | Parlin, NJ | 3058539 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 5 mi | L & J Car Carriers Transport LLC | Rahway, NJ | 2375904 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | State Auto Transporters Inc | Rahway, NJ | 890664 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | His & Her Global Auto Transport | South Plainfield, NJ | 3058463 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Big 3 Auto Transport | Sayreville, NJ | 3113952 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Superior Auto Transport | Sayreville, NJ | 2512550 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Knups Auto Transport LLC | South River, NJ | 4547378 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Giant Auto Transporting Service LLC | South River, NJ | 1913503 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 7 mi | PH Auto Transport LLC | South River, NJ | 4154187 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | On the Go Auto Transport LLC | Scoth Plains, NJ | 3804736 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | O&K Auto Transport LLC | Linden, NJ | 2308485 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Cardenas Car Transportation LLC | Linden, NJ | 4212999 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Springfield Auto Transport LLC | Linden, NJ | 2298213 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 7 mi | LSC Auto Transport | Staten Island, NY | 4394457 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 7 mi | 422 Global Auto Transport | Linden, NJ | 3078289 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Eckhart Auto Transport LLC | North Plainfield, NJ | 4153773 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | FFM Auto Transport LLC | Piscataway, NJ | 4337656 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Central Jersey Auto Transport LLC | Piscataway, NJ | 2354807 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Reinoso J Auto Transport Corporation | Union Beach, NJ | 3425205 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | RL Auto Transport LLC | Matawan, NJ | 4144649 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Metro Star Auto Transport Inc | East Brunswick, NJ | 2101836 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | DK Auto Trans Inc | Hamilton Township, NJ | 4112716 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Bandz Auto Transport LLC | Matawan, NJ | 4328506 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Motor Vehicle Transport | Roselle, NJ | 4391444 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Prestige Auto Transport LLC | Roselle, NJ | 2068357 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 10 mi | KK Car Transporter Corp | Middlesex, NJ | 4222750 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | East West Car Carrier LLC | Middlesex, NJ | 4002661 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Fords: the main lanes
Distances from Fords to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Fords to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,834 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 813 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,576 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,630 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 214 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,253 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 70 mi | 1 hr | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 846 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 Fords
15 of the 40 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 10 of 29 vehicle inspections (34.5%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 61 driver inspections (18.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KK Car Transporter CorpMiddlesex, NJ · USDOT 4222750 | 23 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 23 |
| East West Car Carrier LLCMiddlesex, NJ · USDOT 4002661 | 14 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 14 |
| RH Auto Transportation LLCPerth Amboy, NJ · USDOT 4015876 | 4 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| State Auto Transporters IncRahway, NJ · USDOT 890664 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| GT Auto Transport LLCWoodbridge, NJ · USDOT 1833224 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Metro Star Auto Transport IncEast Brunswick, NJ · USDOT 2101836 | 2 | none inspected | 1 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Middlesex County
Fords is in Middlesex County, NJ. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 20,840 people a year leaving Middlesex County for another state, most often for Florida (about 2,976), Pennsylvania (about 2,749) and New York (about 2,517), while about 14,051 (±1,257) 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 Fords and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Fords streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; agree the spot when you book. 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 Fords: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Fords, NJ?
None is registered in Fords itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Perth Amboy, Edison, Woodbridge, Colonia, Staten Island and nearby), all with active registrations, 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 Fords?
By reported fleet, KK Car Transporter Corp in Middlesex, NJ, with 26 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4222750). 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 Fords?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Fords to Los Angeles, CA is about 2,834 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 Fords?
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 Fords done at roadside inspections?
15 of the 40 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 61 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 10 of 29 vehicle inspections (34.5%), 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.