Car Shipping Companies in Durham, NC
3 auto transporters are registered in Durham with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 12 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 Durham to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Durham
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 15 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Bradley's Towing and Auto Transport LLC, Raleigh
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Durham and 12 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 15 can haul across state lines. 4 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Bradley's Towing and Auto Transport LLC's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Durham County for another state go to Virginia (Census).
Auto transporters based in Durham
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Battle's Auto Transport
NC 27704
- USDOT
- 2191591
- MC number
- MC760614
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2011
- 2
CB Auto Transport LLC
700 Burlington Ave, NC 27707
- USDOT
- 3081689
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
- 3
Prime Auto Transport
Legal name: Friends Imports LLC
2124 Nebula Way, NC 27703
- USDOT
- 3750339
- MC number
- MC1331091
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Durham
Nearest first, from Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Holly Springs and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Naser Auto Transportation | Cary, NC | 3301893 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Cary Auto Hauler LLC | Cary, NC | 4317690 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | 1st Choice Auto Transport LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3299872 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Mt Car Hauling LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4402851 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Faal Auto Transport Service | Raleigh, NC | 1712652 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Carolina Auto Transport LLC | Raleigh, NC | 2985507 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Valet Auto Trans LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3211594 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Maap Auto Transport LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3689317 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | R&S Auto Transport Inc | Apex, NC | 1525071 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Good to Go Auto Transport | Raleigh, NC | 1703917 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Bradley's Towing and Auto Transport LLC | Raleigh, NC | 1757721 | 3 trucks | Within NC | Not rated |
| 24 mi | NC Auto Transport LLC | Holly Springs, NC | 4080804 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Durham: the main lanes
Distances from Durham to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Durham to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 490 mi | 9 hr | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,588 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 723 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,220 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,224 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 262 mi | 5 hr | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 826 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 397 mi | 7 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 Durham
4 of the 15 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 8 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 5 vehicle inspections (40.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 8 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 |
| 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Durham County
Durham is in Durham County, NC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 11,298 people a year leaving Durham County for another state, most often for Virginia (about 1,465), California (about 867) and Georgia (about 848), while about 13,336 (±1,304) 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 Durham and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Durham streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 3 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 Durham: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Durham, NC?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Durham itself, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Holly Springs and nearby). All 15 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 Durham?
By reported fleet, Bradley's Towing and Auto Transport LLC in Raleigh, NC, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1757721). 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 Durham?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Durham to New York City, NY is about 490 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 Durham?
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 Durham done at roadside inspections?
4 of the 15 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 8 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 5 vehicle inspections (40.0%), 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.