Car Shipping Companies in Charlotte, NC
14 auto transporters are registered in Charlotte with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 20 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 Charlotte to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Charlotte
- 14
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 20
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 24
- of 34 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc, Charlotte
In short
14 auto transporters are registered in Charlotte and 20 more work within 30 miles; 24 of the 34 can haul across state lines. 15 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc's 6 trucks. Most people leaving Mecklenburg County for another state go to South Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Charlotte
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc
5720 Carnegie Blvd, NC 28209
- USDOT
- 2997038
- MC number
- MC22060
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 2
Preferred Auto Transport LLC
6201 Fairview Rd Ste 200, NC 28210
- USDOT
- 2109013
- MC number
- MC735370
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2011
- 3
CLT Auto Transport LLC
2724 Reid Meadows Drive, NC 28208
- USDOT
- 3287517
- MC number
- MC1040480
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 4
Highrise Auto Transport
9711 David Taylor Dr Apt 111, NC 28262
- USDOT
- 3917333
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 5
Steele Auto Transport
6912 Castello Ln, NC 28269
- USDOT
- 2982184
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 6
Adwa Auto Transport Inc
837 Silver Ct, NC 28217
- USDOT
- 3627531
- MC number
- MC1241508
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
- 7
Dallas Car Hauling LLC
14238 Northridge Dr, NC 28269
- USDOT
- 2554897
- MC number
- MC890588
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2014
- 8
A Plus Car Carriers Inc
7231 Fortrose Ln, NC 28277
- USDOT
- 1321573
- MC number
- MC511344
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
- 9
McHaps Auto Transport LLC
10923 Chrudan Dr, NC 28262
- USDOT
- 3021240
- MC number
- MC46745 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 10
Auto Transports Plus
Legal name: S L PLLC
201 N Mcdowell St Unit 33003, NC 28204
- USDOT
- 3341145
- MC number
- MC1066439
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
| # | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Multi Car Transport | 4418704 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 12 | Falcon Auto Carrier LLC | 3223411 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 | Southeast Auto Shipping LLC | 4568696 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 | Mila Auto Transport LLC | 4576738 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Charlotte
Nearest first, from Matthews, Harrisburg, Huntersville, Indian Trail and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Matthews Auto Carriers | Matthews, NC | 3409043 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Spatafore Auto Transport LLC | Harrisburg, NC | 4288246 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Salem Auto Transport Inc | Huntersville, NC | 4077528 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Superior Auto Transport LLC | Indian Trail, NC | 3148072 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | G & T Auto Transport LLC | Indian Trail, NC | 3032187 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Transporting Vehicles | Indian Trail, NC | 3783392 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Auto Hauling LP | Indian Trail, NC | 2301326 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | American Car Transport LLC | Fort Mill, SC | 3957352 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Ricketts Auto Transport LLC | Fort Mill, SC | 4414248 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Reasonable Auto Carrier Company | Midland, NC | 2104026 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | J&D Auto Transport LLC | Midland, NC | 4525827 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Frank Pless Auto Transport Inc | Concord, NC | 1979139 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Daniels Auto Transport LLC | Concord, NC | 3375595 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Rite Way Auto Haulers | Concord, NC | 3843490 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Sam Auto Transporter LLC | Waxhaw, NC | 3705751 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Polcar Transport LLC | Waxhaw, NC | 2352477 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Tat Auto Trans Inc | Rock Hill, SC | 2802398 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Asap Auto Movers LLC | Rock Hill, SC | 1531757 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 27 mi | East Coast Auto Transport and Hauling LLC | Monroe, NC | 1625076 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Otr Auto Transport LLC | York, SC | 3270793 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Charlotte: the main lanes
Distances from Charlotte to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Charlotte to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 619 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,468 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 685 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,082 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,079 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 384 mi | 7 hr | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 763 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 525 mi | 10 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 Charlotte
15 of the 34 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 66 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 18 of 43 vehicle inspections (41.9%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 66 driver inspections (12.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tat Auto Trans IncRock Hill, SC · USDOT 2802398 | 17 | 4 of 10 | 2 of 17 |
| Matthews Auto CarriersMatthews, NC · USDOT 3409043 | 10 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 10 |
| Reasonable Auto Carrier CompanyMidland, NC · USDOT 2104026 | 8 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 8 |
| Frank Pless Auto Transport IncConcord, NC · USDOT 1979139 | 7 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 7 |
| Falcon Auto Carrier LLCCharlotte, NC · USDOT 3223411 | 5 | 0 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| G & T Auto Transport LLCIndian Trail, NC · USDOT 3032187 | 3 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Mecklenburg County
Charlotte is in Mecklenburg County, NC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 36,841 people a year leaving Mecklenburg County for another state, most often for South Carolina (about 10,755), Florida (about 2,897) and Georgia (about 2,624), while about 45,623 (±2,359) 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 Charlotte and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Charlotte streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 14 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 Charlotte: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Charlotte, NC?
14 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Charlotte itself, and 20 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Matthews, Harrisburg, Huntersville, Indian Trail, Fort Mill and nearby). All 34 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 Charlotte?
By reported fleet, K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc in Charlotte, NC, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2997038). 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 Charlotte?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Charlotte to New York City, NY is about 619 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 Charlotte?
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 Charlotte done at roadside inspections?
15 of the 34 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 66 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 18 of 43 vehicle inspections (41.9%), 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.