Car Shipping Companies in Hampstead, NC
2 auto transporters are registered in Hampstead with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 5 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 Hampstead to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Hampstead
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 7 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- S&E Auto Transport LLC, Wilmington
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Hampstead and 5 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 7 can haul across state lines. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is S&E Auto Transport LLC's 2 trucks. Most people leaving Pender County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Hampstead
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Essie Mae Car Transporting LLC
119 Essie Lane, NC 28443
- USDOT
- 2828727
- MC number
- MC944774
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
Lees Auto Transport LLC
193 Hickory Point Ext, NC 28443
- USDOT
- 2273258
- MC number
- MC776388
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2012
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Hampstead
Nearest first, from Wilmington, Wallace, Chinquapin and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 mi | Caribbean Car Transport & Towing LLC | Wilmington, NC | 4509468 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 21 mi | S&E Auto Transport LLC | Wilmington, NC | 1300352 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Dada Car Hauler | Wallace, NC | 3339831 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Fasttrack Auto Transport LLC | Wilmington, NC | 4513877 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Meza Auto Transport | Chinquapin, NC | 3001075 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Hampstead: the main lanes
Distances from Hampstead to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Hampstead to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 554 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,682 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 865 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,287 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,263 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 358 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 723 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 470 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 Hampstead
1 of the 7 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 6 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 6 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Auto Transport LLCHampstead, NC · USDOT 2273258 | 6 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Pender County
Hampstead is in Pender County, NC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 915 people a year leaving Pender County for another state, most often for Florida (about 139), Hawaii (about 86) and Texas (about 76), while about 1,455 (±427) 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 Hampstead and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Hampstead 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 Hampstead: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Hampstead, NC?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Hampstead itself, and 5 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Wilmington, Wallace, Chinquapin and nearby). All 7 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 Hampstead?
By reported fleet, S&E Auto Transport LLC in Wilmington, NC, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1300352). 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 Hampstead?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Hampstead to New York City, NY is about 554 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 Hampstead?
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 Hampstead done at roadside inspections?
1 of the 7 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 6 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 6 vehicle inspections (0.0%), 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.