Car Shipping Companies in Kings Mountain, NC
1 auto transporter is registered in Kings Mountain with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 13 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 Kings Mountain to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Kings Mountain
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 13
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 14 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc, Charlotte
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Kings Mountain and 13 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 14 can haul across state lines. 8 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 Cleveland County for another state go to South Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Kings Mountain
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Patriot Mountain Auto Transport LLC
106 Misty Ln # 1, NC 28086
- USDOT
- 3689449
- MC number
- MC1286530
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Kings Mountain
Nearest first, from Cherryville, Shelby, Lincolnton, York and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Jones Auto Carrier | Cherryville, NC | 2445697 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 11 mi | 503 Auto Transport LLC | Cherryville, NC | 4383821 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | C and L Auto Transport LLC | Shelby, NC | 2788901 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Advanced Auto Carrier LLC | Lincolnton, NC | 3298343 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Car Hauler LLC | Lincolnton, NC | 4287138 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Diamond Auto Carriers LLC | Lincolnton, NC | 4521343 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Otr Auto Transport LLC | York, SC | 3270793 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 27 mi | CLT Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3287517 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Adwa Auto Transport Inc | Charlotte, NC | 3627531 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Fullforce Auto Carriers LLC | Cowpens, SC | 2900221 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Kelvin England | Newton, NC | 4234189 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 30 mi | K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc | Charlotte, NC | 2997038 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Preferred Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 2109013 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Kings Mountain: the main lanes
Distances from Kings Mountain to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Kings Mountain to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 642 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,431 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 663 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,048 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,047 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 405 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 767 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 549 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 Kings Mountain
8 of the 14 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 43 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 12 of 30 vehicle inspections (40.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 43 driver inspections (25.6%, 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 |
| 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 |
| Fullforce Auto Carriers LLCCowpens, SC · USDOT 2900221 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Preferred Auto Transport LLCCharlotte, NC · USDOT 2109013 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| CLT Auto Transport LLCCharlotte, NC · USDOT 3287517 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Cleveland County
Kings Mountain is in Cleveland County, NC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,225 people a year leaving Cleveland County for another state, most often for South Carolina (about 284), Texas (about 206) and Virginia (about 115), while about 2,186 (±650) 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 Kings Mountain and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Kings Mountain 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 Kings Mountain: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Kings Mountain, NC?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Kings Mountain itself, and 13 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Cherryville, Shelby, Lincolnton, York, Charlotte and nearby). All 14 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 Kings Mountain?
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 Kings Mountain?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Kings Mountain to New York City, NY is about 642 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 Kings Mountain?
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 Kings Mountain done at roadside inspections?
8 of the 14 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 43 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 12 of 30 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.