Car Shipping Companies in Syracuse, NY
6 auto transporters are registered in Syracuse with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 8 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 Syracuse to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Syracuse
- 6
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 14 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 17 trucks
- Empire Auto Transportation Group Inc, Syracuse
In short
6 auto transporters are registered in Syracuse and 8 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 14 can haul across state lines. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Empire Auto Transportation Group Inc's 17 trucks. Most people leaving Onondaga County for another state go to North Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Syracuse
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Empire Auto Transportation Group Inc
3546 Walters Rd, NY 13209
- USDOT
- 1427959
- MC number
- MC539721
- Fleet
- 17 trucks · 14 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 2
Drivemaxx Auto Transport LLC
917 W Genesee St Ste 1, NY 13204
- USDOT
- 4011688
- MC number
- MC1510647
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 3
USA Car Haulers LLC
1 Lepage Pl Ste 202, NY 13206
- USDOT
- 4286023
- MC number
- MC1666898
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 4
MMM Auto Transportation Group LLC
102 Scarboro Dr, NY 13209
- USDOT
- 4450399
- MC number
- MC1753649
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
- 5
Maar Auto Transport LLC
421 Elm St, NY 13203
- USDOT
- 3015416
- MC number
- MC31429
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 6
Antwerp Auto Transport Inc
3546 Walters Rd, NY 13209
- USDOT
- 3973687
- MC number
- MC1485677
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Syracuse
Nearest first, from Liverpool, Camillus, Warners, Clay and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Cuse Auto Transport LLC | Liverpool, NY | 2399657 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | 315 Auto Transport LLC | Camillus, NY | 3310905 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Interstate & International Auto Carriers LLC | Warners, NY | 1892201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Am Auto Transport | Camillus, NY | 3746109 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Union Auto Transportation LLC | Clay, NY | 2435780 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Liberty Car Carriers LLC | Cicero, NY | 1169058 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
| 20 mi | 2 Xtreme Auto Transport | Fulton, NY | 1565270 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Oz Auto Transport Inc | Verona, NY | 1633531 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Syracuse: the main lanes
Distances from Syracuse to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Syracuse to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 228 mi | 4 hr | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,719 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 688 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,545 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,636 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 341 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,419 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 256 mi | 5 hr | Priced route → |
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 Syracuse
9 of the 14 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 138 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 14 of 74 vehicle inspections (18.9%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 138 driver inspections (8.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Auto Transportation Group IncSyracuse, NY · USDOT 1427959 | 57 | 4 of 36 | 4 of 57 |
| Cuse Auto Transport LLCLiverpool, NY · USDOT 2399657 | 37 | 1 of 12 | 3 of 37 |
| Antwerp Auto Transport IncSyracuse, NY · USDOT 3973687 | 17 | 2 of 10 | 1 of 17 |
| Drivemaxx Auto Transport LLCSyracuse, NY · USDOT 4011688 | 12 | 0 of 6 | 1 of 12 |
| USA Car Haulers LLCSyracuse, NY · USDOT 4286023 | 6 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
| 315 Auto Transport LLCCamillus, NY · USDOT 3310905 | 5 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Onondaga County
Syracuse is in Onondaga County, NY. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 11,716 people a year leaving Onondaga County for another state, most often for North Carolina (about 1,847), Florida (about 1,525) and Pennsylvania (about 1,075), while about 9,260 (±904) 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 Syracuse and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Syracuse streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 6 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 Syracuse: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Syracuse, NY?
6 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Syracuse itself, and 8 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Liverpool, Camillus, Warners, Clay, Cicero and nearby). All 14 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 Syracuse?
By reported fleet, Empire Auto Transportation Group Inc in Syracuse, NY, with 17 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1427959). 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 Syracuse?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Syracuse to New York City, NY is about 228 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 Syracuse?
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 Syracuse done at roadside inspections?
9 of the 14 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 138 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 14 of 74 vehicle inspections (18.9%), 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.