Car Shipping Companies in Kearny, NJ
1 auto transporter is registered in Kearny 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 Kearny to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Kearny
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 28
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- Innovation Auto Transport LLC, Union
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Kearny and 40 more work within 30 miles; 28 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 15 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Innovation Auto Transport LLC's 6 trucks. Most people leaving Hudson County for another state go to New York (Census).
Auto transporters based in Kearny
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
KBJ Auto Transport Inc
530 Forest St, NJ 07032
- USDOT
- 3328739
- MC number
- MC1060409
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Kearny
Nearest first, from Newark, North Arlington, Jersey City, Belleville and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Geo Auto Trans LLC | Newark, NJ | 1772242 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Transamerica Auto Transport LLC | Newark, NJ | 2406861 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 2 mi | VIP Auto Transporters Corp | North Arlington, NJ | 4372417 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Mav Auto Transport LLC | North Arlington, NJ | 2955522 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Americas Auto Transporter Inc | Newark, NJ | 1301158 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Red Auto Transport LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 2936593 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | 6 Star Auto Transport & Towing LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 3580813 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 3 mi | A & P Auto Transport LLC | Newark, NJ | 3210809 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Celebrity Car Transporting | Newark, NJ | 1839208 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Chulas Auto Transportation | Newark, NJ | 4325248 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Redline Auto Transport LLC | Belleville, NJ | 2339488 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Superior Tow and Auto Transporters Inc | Jersey City, NJ | 3418568 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 4 mi | J & C Car Transportation LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 3832348 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Transport Car Hauler | Secaucus, NJ | 4545674 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | E&A Auto Transport LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 3849439 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Nba Auto Transport LLC | Union City, NJ | 3454194 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Gorilla Auto Transport Inc | East Rutherford, NJ | 1793674 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 5 mi | TNT Auto Transportation | Jersey City, NJ | 4495156 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Prime Auto Logistics LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 4352573 | 1 truck | Interstate | 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 | Eagle Auto Transport LLC | Weehawken, NJ | 1089244 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Valmont Auto Transport | Newark, NJ | 2911755 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Prestige Auto Transportation LLC | Passaic, NJ | 3335883 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 7 mi | One Stop Auto Carriers LLC | Hillside, NJ | 2117415 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | A-1 Auto Transport Inc | New York City, NY | 1891726 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 8 mi | A&P Auto Transport LLC | Elizabeth, NJ | 4086619 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | CA Auto Transport Inc | Fairview, NJ | 3259854 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Elitecar Transport LLC | Elizabeth, NJ | 4186506 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Rapid Car Transport LLC | Elizabeth, NJ | 4445951 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Infinity Auto Transporters LLC | Elizabeth, NJ | 3160234 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Rapid Car Transport LLC | Elizabeth, NJ | 4505557 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Innovation Auto Transport LLC | Union, NJ | 1647820 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Jda Car Transportation LLC | Clifton, NJ | 3284345 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | LCL Auto Transport LLC | Union, NJ | 4420736 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | V&N Auto Transport LLC | Clifton, NJ | 3509453 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | PJ Auto Transport LLC | Garfield, NJ | 2793137 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Adf Auto Transport Inc | Clifton, NJ | 2302058 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Jemm Auto Transport LLC | Staten Island, NY | 4018678 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Brothers Auto Transport LLC | Garfield, NJ | 4480545 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Kearny: the main lanes
Distances from Kearny to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Kearny to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,844 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 821 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,592 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,648 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 234 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,273 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 91 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 866 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 Kearny
15 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 48 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 26 vehicle inspections (26.9%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 48 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Car Transport LLCElizabeth, NJ · USDOT 4505557 | 11 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 11 |
| 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 |
| Innovation Auto Transport LLCUnion, NJ · USDOT 1647820 | 4 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Geo Auto Trans LLCNewark, NJ · USDOT 1772242 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| J & C Car Transportation LLCJersey City, NJ · USDOT 3832348 | 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Hudson County
Kearny is in Hudson County, NJ. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 22,806 people a year leaving Hudson County for another state, most often for New York (about 6,348), California (about 2,245) and Florida (about 2,157), while about 18,955 (±1,519) 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 Kearny and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Kearny 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 Jersey
148 listed auto transporters are based in New Jersey; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Kearny: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Kearny, NJ?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Kearny itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Newark, North Arlington, Jersey City, Belleville, Secaucus and nearby). All 41 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 Kearny?
By reported fleet, Innovation Auto Transport LLC in Union, NJ, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1647820). 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 Kearny?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Kearny to Los Angeles, CA is about 2,844 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 Kearny?
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 Kearny done at roadside inspections?
15 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 48 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 26 vehicle inspections (26.9%), 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.