Car Shipping Companies in Gold Hill, NC
1 auto transporter is registered in Gold Hill with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 17 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 Gold Hill to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Gold Hill
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 17
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 18 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- Frank Pless Auto Transport Inc, Concord
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Gold Hill and 17 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 18 can haul across state lines. 8 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Frank Pless Auto Transport Inc's 6 trucks. Most people leaving Rowan County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Gold Hill
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
DMJ Auto Transporter LLC
280 Wiles Road, NC 28071
- USDOT
- 2785251
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Gold Hill
Nearest first, from Concord, Salisbury, Lexington, Midland and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mi | Frank Pless Auto Transport Inc | Concord, NC | 1979139 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Daniels Auto Transport LLC | Concord, NC | 3375595 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Rite Way Auto Haulers | Concord, NC | 3843490 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Hapi Ride Auto Transport | Salisbury, NC | 4427080 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Auto Movers | Lexington, NC | 934737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 16 mi | F & A Auto Movers LLC | Salisbury, NC | 3477242 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Finger Auto Transport | Salisbury, NC | 2909084 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Reasonable Auto Carrier Company | Midland, NC | 2104026 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | J&D Auto Transport LLC | Midland, NC | 4525827 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Spatafore Auto Transport LLC | Harrisburg, NC | 4288246 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | No Limit Auto Transport | Asheboro, NC | 3713507 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Highrise Auto Transport | Charlotte, NC | 3917333 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 27 mi | McHaps Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3021240 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Y & M Auto Transport LLC | Thomasville, NC | 3286950 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Car Hauling | Asheboro, NC | 3484318 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Steele Auto Transport | Charlotte, NC | 2982184 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Dallas Car Hauling LLC | Charlotte, NC | 2554897 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Gold Hill: the main lanes
Distances from Gold Hill to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Gold Hill to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 579 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,497 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 688 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,119 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,120 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 344 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 785 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 485 mi | 9 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 Gold Hill
8 of the 18 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 31 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 22 vehicle inspections (40.9%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 31 driver inspections (6.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasonable Auto Carrier CompanyMidland, NC · USDOT 2104026 | 8 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 8 |
| F & A Auto Movers LLCSalisbury, NC · USDOT 3477242 | 8 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 8 |
| Frank Pless Auto Transport IncConcord, NC · USDOT 1979139 | 7 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 7 |
| Rite Way Auto HaulersConcord, NC · USDOT 3843490 | 3 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Spatafore Auto Transport LLCHarrisburg, NC · USDOT 4288246 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Dallas Car Hauling LLCCharlotte, NC · USDOT 2554897 | 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 Rowan County
Gold Hill is in Rowan County, NC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,021 people a year leaving Rowan County for another state, most often for Florida (about 454), Georgia (about 241) and California (about 174), while about 2,313 (±491) 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 Gold Hill and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Gold Hill streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 1 carrier 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 Gold Hill: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Gold Hill, NC?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Gold Hill itself, and 17 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Concord, Salisbury, Lexington, Midland, Harrisburg 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 Gold Hill?
By reported fleet, Frank Pless Auto Transport Inc in Concord, NC, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1979139). 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 Gold Hill?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Gold Hill to New York City, NY is about 579 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 Gold Hill?
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 Gold Hill done at roadside inspections?
8 of the 18 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 31 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 22 vehicle inspections (40.9%), 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.

