Car Shipping Companies in Cary, NC
2 auto transporters are registered in Cary with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 16 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 Cary to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Cary
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 16
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 18 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Coastal Car Transportation LLC, Zebulon
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Cary and 16 more work within 30 miles; 9 of the 18 can haul across state lines. 7 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Coastal Car Transportation LLC's 5 trucks. Most people leaving Wake County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Cary
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Naser Auto Transportation
Legal name: Nat Transportation LLC
100 Glen Alpine Cir, NC 27513
- USDOT
- 3301893
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Cary Auto Hauler LLC
531 Woodway Bluff Cir, NC 27513
- USDOT
- 4317690
- MC number
- FF66391
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Cary
Nearest first, from Apex, Raleigh, Durham, Holly Springs and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | R&S Auto Transport Inc | Apex, NC | 1525071 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 10 mi | 1st Choice Auto Transport LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3299872 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Prime Auto Transport | Durham, NC | 3750339 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Bradley's Towing and Auto Transport LLC | Raleigh, NC | 1757721 | 3 trucks | Within NC | Not rated |
| 13 mi | NC Auto Transport LLC | Holly Springs, NC | 4080804 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | CB Auto Transport LLC | Durham, NC | 3081689 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Maap Auto Transport LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3689317 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Mt Car Hauling LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4402851 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Good to Go Auto Transport | Raleigh, NC | 1703917 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Faal Auto Transport Service | Raleigh, NC | 1712652 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Carolina Auto Transport LLC | Raleigh, NC | 2985507 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Valet Auto Trans LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3211594 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Battle's Auto Transport | Durham, NC | 2191591 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | RJ Auto Transport LLC | Clayton, NC | 2564545 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Smart Auto Logistics LLC | Clayton, NC | 3923551 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Coastal Car Transportation LLC | Zebulon, NC | 4496105 | 5 trucks | Within NC | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Cary: the main lanes
Distances from Cary to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Cary to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 498 mi | 9 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,591 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 738 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,220 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,221 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 274 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 814 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 407 mi | 7 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 Cary
7 of the 18 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 12 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 9 vehicle inspections (22.2%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 12 driver inspections (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Car Hauling LLCRaleigh, NC · USDOT 4402851 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| RJ Auto Transport LLCClayton, NC · USDOT 2564545 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Valet Auto Trans LLCRaleigh, NC · USDOT 3211594 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Maap Auto Transport LLCRaleigh, NC · USDOT 3689317 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Prime Auto TransportDurham, NC · USDOT 3750339 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Smart Auto Logistics LLCClayton, NC · USDOT 3923551 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Wake County
Cary is in Wake County, NC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 24,017 people a year leaving Wake County for another state, most often for Florida (about 2,442), Virginia (about 2,169) and Georgia (about 2,092), while about 36,888 (±2,913) 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 Cary and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Cary 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 North Carolina
117 listed auto transporters are based in North Carolina; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Cary: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Cary, NC?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Cary itself, and 16 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Apex, Raleigh, Durham, Holly Springs, Clayton and nearby). All 18 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 Cary?
By reported fleet, Coastal Car Transportation LLC in Zebulon, NC, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4496105). 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 Cary?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Cary to New York City, NY is about 498 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 Cary?
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 Cary done at roadside inspections?
7 of the 18 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 12 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 9 vehicle inspections (22.2%), 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.

