Car Shipping Companies in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
No auto transporter is registered in Lake Norman of Catawba itself on the federal register, but 26 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Troutman, Newton, Huntersville 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 Lake Norman of Catawba to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lake Norman of Catawba
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 26
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 17
- of 26 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 17 trucks
- Reeves Auto Transport Inc, Harmony
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Lake Norman of Catawba itself, but 26 work within 30 miles; 17 can haul across state lines. 16 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Reeves Auto Transport Inc's 17 trucks. Most people leaving Catawba County for another state go to South Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lake Norman of Catawba
These are the carriers that serve a Lake Norman of Catawba pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Troutman, Newton, Huntersville, Lincolnton and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Sky Line Auto Transport LLC | Troutman, NC | 2930382 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Kelvin England | Newton, NC | 4234189 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Salem Auto Transport Inc | Huntersville, NC | 4077528 | 1 truck | Within NC | 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 | Diamond Auto Carriers LLC | Lincolnton, NC | 4521343 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Prestige Car Hauling LLC | Statesville, NC | 4199256 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Bulldog Auto Transport LLC | Statesville, NC | 3236903 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Steele Auto Transport | Charlotte, NC | 2982184 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Dallas Car Hauling LLC | Charlotte, NC | 2554897 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Highrise Auto Transport | Charlotte, NC | 3917333 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 24 mi | McHaps Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3021240 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Finger Auto Transport | Salisbury, NC | 2909084 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | CLT Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3287517 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Jones Auto Carrier | Cherryville, NC | 2445697 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 27 mi | 503 Auto Transport LLC | Cherryville, NC | 4383821 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Auto Transports Plus | Charlotte, NC | 3341145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Multi Car Transport | Charlotte, NC | 4418704 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Spatafore Auto Transport LLC | Harrisburg, NC | 4288246 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Reeves Auto Transport Inc | Harmony, NC | 754431 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Keller's Auto Transport LLC | Harmony, NC | 1534588 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc | Charlotte, NC | 2997038 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Frank Pless Auto Transport Inc | Concord, NC | 1979139 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Adwa Auto Transport Inc | Charlotte, NC | 3627531 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Daniels Auto Transport LLC | Concord, NC | 3375595 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Rite Way Auto Haulers | Concord, NC | 3843490 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lake Norman of Catawba: the main lanes
Distances from Lake Norman of Catawba to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lake Norman of Catawba to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 604 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,452 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 655 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,077 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,081 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 367 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 793 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 510 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 Lake Norman of Catawba
16 of the 26 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 95 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 25 of 50 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 13 of 95 driver inspections (13.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reeves Auto Transport IncHarmony, NC · USDOT 754431 | 36 | 3 of 10 | 0 of 36 |
| Advanced Auto Carrier LLCLincolnton, NC · USDOT 3298343 | 23 | 9 of 16 | 8 of 23 |
| Frank Pless Auto Transport IncConcord, NC · USDOT 1979139 | 7 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 7 |
| Bulldog Auto Transport LLCStatesville, NC · USDOT 3236903 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 6 |
| 503 Auto Transport LLCCherryville, NC · USDOT 4383821 | 6 | 2 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Keller's Auto Transport LLCHarmony, NC · USDOT 1534588 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Catawba County
Lake Norman of Catawba is in Catawba County, NC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,483 people a year leaving Catawba County for another state, most often for South Carolina (about 645), Texas (about 330) and Florida (about 200), while about 2,713 (±586) 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 Lake Norman of Catawba and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lake Norman of Catawba 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 Lake Norman of Catawba: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC?
None is registered in Lake Norman of Catawba itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 26 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Troutman, Newton, Huntersville, Lincolnton, Statesville 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 Lake Norman of Catawba?
By reported fleet, Reeves Auto Transport Inc in Harmony, NC, with 17 trucks on its filing (USDOT 754431). 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 Lake Norman of Catawba?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lake Norman of Catawba to New York City, NY is about 604 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 Lake Norman of Catawba?
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 Lake Norman of Catawba done at roadside inspections?
16 of the 26 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 95 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 25 of 50 vehicle inspections (50.0%), 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.