Car Shipping Companies in Rome, NY
2 auto transporters are registered in Rome with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 11 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 Rome to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Rome
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 11
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 13 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 4 trucks
- Premier Car Carriers, Utica
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Rome and 11 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 13 can haul across state lines. 4 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Premier Car Carriers's 4 trucks. Most people leaving Oneida County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Rome
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Ken's Auto Transport
NY 13440
- USDOT
- 1372297
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
- 2
Auto Transport Service
115 Sixth St, NY 13440
- USDOT
- 1339909
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Rome
Nearest first, from Verona, Utica, Frankfort, Ilion and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Oz Auto Transport Inc | Verona, NY | 1633531 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Premier Car Carriers | Utica, NY | 4150815 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | J&J Auto Transportation LLC | Utica, NY | 3486198 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Upstate Auto Hauling | Utica, NY | 3251001 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Gocargo Auto Transport LLC | Utica, NY | 4571527 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Xpress Auto Hauling Inc | Utica, NY | 3548562 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Adk Auto Transport LLC | Frankfort, NY | 3219022 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
| 20 mi | M&V Auto Transport LLC | Frankfort, NY | 3922059 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 26 mi | J & M Auto Transport | Ilion, NY | 2862330 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 26 mi | J & M Auto Transport | Ilion, NY | 1388689 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Liberty Car Carriers LLC | Cicero, NY | 1169058 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Rome: the main lanes
Distances from Rome to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Rome to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 220 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,759 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 729 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,588 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,677 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 361 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,439 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 264 mi | 5 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 Rome
4 of the 13 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 28 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 13 vehicle inspections (38.5%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 28 driver inspections (14.3%, 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. 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Car CarriersUtica, NY · USDOT 4150815 | 21 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 21 |
| Adk Auto Transport LLCFrankfort, NY · USDOT 3219022 | 3 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| M&V Auto Transport LLCFrankfort, NY · USDOT 3922059 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Upstate Auto HaulingUtica, NY · USDOT 3251001 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Oneida County
Rome is in Oneida County, NY. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,904 people a year leaving Oneida County for another state, most often for Florida (about 450), Pennsylvania (about 386) and North Carolina (about 251), while about 2,446 (±573) 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 Rome and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Rome streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 2 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 York
147 listed auto transporters are based in New York; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Rome: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Rome, NY?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Rome itself, and 11 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Verona, Utica, Frankfort, Ilion, Cicero and nearby). All 13 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 Rome?
By reported fleet, Premier Car Carriers in Utica, NY, with 4 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4150815). 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 Rome?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Rome to New York City, NY is about 220 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 Rome?
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 Rome done at roadside inspections?
4 of the 13 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 28 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 13 vehicle inspections (38.5%), 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.