Car Shipping Companies in Gastonia, NC
No auto transporter is registered in Gastonia itself on the federal register, but 29 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Kings Mountain, Charlotte, Cherryville and nearby. 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 Gastonia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Gastonia
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 29
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 19
- of 29 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc, Charlotte
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Gastonia itself, but 29 work within 30 miles; 19 can haul across state lines. 14 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 Gaston County for another state go to South Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Gastonia
These are the carriers that serve a Gastonia pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Kings Mountain, Charlotte, Cherryville, Lincolnton and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Patriot Mountain Auto Transport LLC | Kings Mountain, NC | 3689449 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 16 mi | CLT Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3287517 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Jones Auto Carrier | Cherryville, NC | 2445697 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 16 mi | 503 Auto Transport LLC | Cherryville, NC | 4383821 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Advanced Auto Carrier LLC | Lincolnton, NC | 3298343 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Car Hauler LLC | Lincolnton, NC | 4287138 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Adwa Auto Transport Inc | Charlotte, NC | 3627531 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Diamond Auto Carriers LLC | Lincolnton, NC | 4521343 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Otr Auto Transport LLC | York, SC | 3270793 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 19 mi | K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc | Charlotte, NC | 2997038 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Preferred Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 2109013 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Auto Transports Plus | Charlotte, NC | 3341145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Salem Auto Transport Inc | Huntersville, NC | 4077528 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Steele Auto Transport | Charlotte, NC | 2982184 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Dallas Car Hauling LLC | Charlotte, NC | 2554897 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Multi Car Transport | Charlotte, NC | 4418704 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 23 mi | C and L Auto Transport LLC | Shelby, NC | 2788901 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Southeast Auto Shipping LLC | Charlotte, NC | 4568696 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | A Plus Car Carriers Inc | Charlotte, NC | 1321573 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Falcon Auto Carrier LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3223411 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Mila Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 4576738 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Highrise Auto Transport | Charlotte, NC | 3917333 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 26 mi | McHaps Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3021240 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 26 mi | American Car Transport LLC | Fort Mill, SC | 3957352 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Ricketts Auto Transport LLC | Fort Mill, SC | 4414248 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Tat Auto Trans Inc | Rock Hill, SC | 2802398 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Asap Auto Movers LLC | Rock Hill, SC | 1531757 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Kelvin England | Newton, NC | 4234189 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Matthews Auto Carriers | Matthews, NC | 3409043 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Gastonia: the main lanes
Distances from Gastonia to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Gastonia to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 633 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,444 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 670 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,060 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,059 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 397 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 766 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 539 mi | 10 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 Gastonia
14 of the 29 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 78 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 21 of 53 vehicle inspections (39.6%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 78 driver inspections (19.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Auto Carrier LLCLincolnton, NC · USDOT 3298343 | 23 | 9 of 16 | 8 of 23 |
| 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 |
| 503 Auto Transport LLCCherryville, NC · USDOT 4383821 | 6 | 2 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| C and L Auto Transport LLCShelby, NC · USDOT 2788901 | 5 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Falcon Auto Carrier LLCCharlotte, NC · USDOT 3223411 | 5 | 0 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Gaston County
Gastonia is in Gaston County, NC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,875 people a year leaving Gaston County for another state, most often for South Carolina (about 1,041), Georgia (about 227) and Texas (about 208), while about 5,337 (±923) 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 Gastonia and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Gastonia streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; agree the spot when you book. 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 Gastonia: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Gastonia, NC?
None is registered in Gastonia itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 29 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Kings Mountain, Charlotte, Cherryville, Lincolnton, York and nearby), all with active registrations, 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 Gastonia?
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 Gastonia?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Gastonia to New York City, NY is about 633 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 Gastonia?
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 Gastonia done at roadside inspections?
14 of the 29 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 78 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 21 of 53 vehicle inspections (39.6%), 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.