Car Shipping Companies in Kent, NY
No auto transporter is registered in Kent itself on the federal register, but 39 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Carmel, Brewster, New Fairfield 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 Kent to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Kent
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 39
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 29
- of 39 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 16 trucks
- Jersey Auto Trans LLC, New Windsor
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Kent itself, but 39 work within 30 miles; 29 can haul across state lines. 19 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Jersey Auto Trans LLC's 16 trucks. Most people leaving Putnam County for another state go to Connecticut (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Kent
These are the carriers that serve a Kent pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Carmel, Brewster, New Fairfield, Danbury and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Myers Auto Transport LLC | Carmel, NY | 2281412 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Better Car Carriers LLC | Brewster, NY | 2134608 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | USA Car Transport LLC | New Fairfield, CT | 2518435 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | CT Auto Transport LLC | New Fairfield, CT | 3029169 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Karam Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3685799 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | CA Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 4442956 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | K&M Auto Transport LLC | Wappingers Falls, NY | 3688341 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Vrena Sousa Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3477773 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | JC Auto Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3008369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | A1 Auto Transport & Service LLC | Danbury, CT | 4399775 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Golden Car Transport LLC | Danbury, CT | 3935917 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Brookfield Auto Transport LLC | Brookfield, CT | 2450409 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | None | Brookfield, CT | 2842594 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Jersey Auto Trans LLC | New Windsor, NY | 2523879 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Akv Auto Transport Inc | Marlboro, NY | 1028578 | 5 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Dean's Auto Transport and Services Limited Liability Company | Bethel, CT | 4171676 | 3 drivers | Within CT | Not rated |
| 18 mi | K & A Auto Transport Corp | Buchanan, NY | 4165627 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Hoops Auto Transport | Marlboro, NY | 2628352 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 18 mi | H F Gessner Auto Transport | New Windsor, NY | 3076449 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Aziz Auto Transport LLC | Newburgh, NY | 4304093 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Wise Auto Transport LLC | Poughkeepsie, NY | 3932729 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Blue Moon Auto Transport | Redding, CT | 4383639 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | J & J Car Transport Inc | West Haverstraw, NY | 3389509 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Omp Auto Transport LLC | Haverstraw, NY | 4355661 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | A&W Auto Transport Corp | Haverstraw, NY | 3305324 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Rockland Auto Transport Inc | Stony Point, NY | 1972074 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Dawes Auto Transport | Modena, NY | 1468477 | 6 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
| 25 mi | On My Way Auto Transport | Hyde Park, NY | 1720964 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 26 mi | T-Auto Transport LLC | Monroe, NY | 3235878 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Vonnies Auto Transportation and Race Team LLC | Monroe, NY | 3641499 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Aero Auto Transport Inc | Valley Cottage, NY | 1838422 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Road Runner Car Transport LLC | Monroe, CT | 4282871 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Star Auto Carriers LLC | Stamford, CT | 4231661 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | C & M Auto Transport | New Paltz, NY | 1268992 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Rockland Auto Transport Services Inc | West Nyack, NY | 3440802 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Tmar Auto Transport LLC | Trumbull, CT | 3058534 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Neymar Car Carrier LLC | Stamford, CT | 3184038 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Ez-Auto Transport LLC | Greenwich, CT | 4331558 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | RDM Towing & Auto Transport Inc | Westport, CT | 3985984 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Kent: the main lanes
Distances from Kent to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Kent to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 62 mi | 1 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,865 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 836 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,632 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,695 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 290 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,335 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 150 mi | 3 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 Kent
19 of the 39 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 136 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 30 of 83 vehicle inspections (36.1%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 136 driver inspections (11.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Auto Trans LLCNew Windsor, NY · USDOT 2523879 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 0 of 37 |
| T-Auto Transport LLCMonroe, NY · USDOT 3235878 | 28 | 2 of 14 | 0 of 28 |
| CA Auto Transport LLCDanbury, CT · USDOT 4442956 | 14 | 8 of 11 | 6 of 14 |
| USA Car Transport LLCNew Fairfield, CT · USDOT 2518435 | 11 | 1 of 7 | 4 of 11 |
| Golden Car Transport LLCDanbury, CT · USDOT 3935917 | 8 | 2 of 6 | 0 of 8 |
| K&M Auto Transport LLCWappingers Falls, NY · USDOT 3688341 | 7 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Putnam County
Kent is in Putnam County, NY. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,873 people a year leaving Putnam County for another state, most often for Connecticut (about 462), Florida (about 262) and Pennsylvania (about 160), while about 977 (±394) 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 Kent and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Kent 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 York
147 listed auto transporters are based in New York; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Kent: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Kent, NY?
None is registered in Kent itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 39 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Carmel, Brewster, New Fairfield, Danbury, Wappingers Falls 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 Kent?
By reported fleet, Jersey Auto Trans LLC in New Windsor, NY, with 16 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2523879). 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 Kent?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Kent to New York City, NY is about 62 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 Kent?
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 Kent done at roadside inspections?
19 of the 39 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 136 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 30 of 83 vehicle inspections (36.1%), 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.