Car Shipping Companies in Upper Montclair, NJ
No auto transporter is registered in Upper Montclair itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Clifton, Bloomfield, Passaic 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 Upper Montclair to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Upper Montclair
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 32
- of 40 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Route Masters Auto Transportation LLC, Glen Rock
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Upper Montclair itself, but 40 work within 30 miles; 32 can haul across state lines. 17 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 Essex County for another state go to New York (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Upper Montclair
These are the carriers that serve a Upper Montclair pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Clifton, Bloomfield, Passaic, Belleville and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | V&N Auto Transport LLC | Clifton, NJ | 3509453 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | 52 States Car Hauling | Bloomfield, NJ | 3144417 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | FJB | Bloomfield, NJ | 3737058 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Jda Car Transportation LLC | Clifton, NJ | 3284345 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Prestige Auto Transportation LLC | Passaic, NJ | 3335883 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Redline Auto Transport LLC | Belleville, NJ | 2339488 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Adf Auto Transport Inc | Clifton, NJ | 2302058 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Northeast Auto Logistics LLC | Paterson, NJ | 3780939 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | A & P Auto Transport LLC | Newark, NJ | 3210809 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Chulas Auto Transportation | Newark, NJ | 4325248 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Fama Car Hauling LLC | Paterson, NJ | 3969021 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 6 mi | F1Rst Auto Hauling LLC | Paterson, NJ | 3827700 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Ichiban Car Transport LLC | Elmwood Park, NJ | 3883560 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Celebrity Car Transporting | Newark, NJ | 1839208 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Palen Auto Transport LLC | Elmwood Park, NJ | 3308519 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | MVT | Fairfield, NJ | 4130455 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | CCP Auto Transportation LLC | Paterson, NJ | 4150171 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Gorilla Auto Transport Inc | East Rutherford, NJ | 1793674 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 6 mi | VIP Auto Transporters Corp | North Arlington, NJ | 4372417 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | C & A Auto Transportation LLC | Paterson, NJ | 4220788 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | PJ Auto Transport LLC | Garfield, NJ | 2793137 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Mav Auto Transport LLC | North Arlington, NJ | 2955522 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Brothers Auto Transport LLC | Garfield, NJ | 4480545 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | M&C Auto Transport LLC | Garfield, NJ | 4496242 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | KBJ Auto Transport Inc | Kearny, NJ | 3328739 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Primeride Auto Transport LLC | Paterson, NJ | 4414332 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | A and A Auto Transport LLC | Wayne, NJ | 2565752 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Valmont Auto Transport | Newark, NJ | 2911755 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Michaels Auto Transport LLC | Lincoln Park, NJ | 2075059 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Transport Car Hauler | Secaucus, NJ | 4545674 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Golden Stallion Auto Transport LLC | Prospect Park, NJ | 3958466 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Route Masters Auto Transportation LLC | Glen Rock, NJ | 3837311 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Geo Auto Trans LLC | Newark, NJ | 1772242 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Transamerica Auto Transport LLC | Newark, NJ | 2406861 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Americas Auto Transporter Inc | Newark, NJ | 1301158 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Red Auto Transport LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 2936593 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Active Auto Transport LLC | Parsippany, NJ | 1752363 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | CA Auto Transport Inc | Fairview, NJ | 3259854 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Serie 22 Auto Transport LLC | Teaneck, NJ | 3623046 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | J & C Car Transportation LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 3832348 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Upper Montclair: the main lanes
Distances from Upper Montclair to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Upper Montclair to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,839 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 815 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,590 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,647 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 235 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,278 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 93 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 Upper Montclair
17 of the 40 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 53 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 12 of 29 vehicle inspections (41.4%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 13 of 53 driver inspections (24.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Essex County
Upper Montclair is in Essex County, NJ. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 17,367 people a year leaving Essex County for another state, most often for New York (about 3,934), Florida (about 1,877) and Pennsylvania (about 1,871), while about 13,897 (±1,490) 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 Upper Montclair and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Upper Montclair 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 Upper Montclair: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Upper Montclair, NJ?
None is registered in Upper Montclair itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Clifton, Bloomfield, Passaic, Belleville, Paterson 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 Upper Montclair?
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 Upper Montclair?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Upper Montclair to Los Angeles, CA is about 2,839 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 Upper Montclair?
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 Upper Montclair done at roadside inspections?
17 of the 40 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 53 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 12 of 29 vehicle inspections (41.4%), 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.