Car Shipping Companies in Lincolnton, NC
3 auto transporters are registered in Lincolnton with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 12 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 Lincolnton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lincolnton
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 15 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- Advanced Auto Carrier LLC, Lincolnton
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Lincolnton and 12 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 15 can haul across state lines. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Advanced Auto Carrier LLC's 2 trucks. Most people leaving Lincoln County for another state go to South Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Lincolnton
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Advanced Auto Carrier LLC
116 Clarks Creek Rd, NC 28092
- USDOT
- 3298343
- MC number
- MC1045975
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Car Hauler LLC
2671 Maiden Hwy, NC 28092
- USDOT
- 4287138
- MC number
- MC1667514
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 3
Diamond Auto Carriers LLC
134 Lantern Ridge Dr, NC 28092
- USDOT
- 4521343
- MC number
- MC1791464
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lincolnton
Nearest first, from Cherryville, Newton, Kings Mountain, Huntersville and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | Jones Auto Carrier | Cherryville, NC | 2445697 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 10 mi | 503 Auto Transport LLC | Cherryville, NC | 4383821 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Kelvin England | Newton, NC | 4234189 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Patriot Mountain Auto Transport LLC | Kings Mountain, NC | 3689449 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Salem Auto Transport Inc | Huntersville, NC | 4077528 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 25 mi | C and L Auto Transport LLC | Shelby, NC | 2788901 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Sky Line Auto Transport LLC | Troutman, NC | 2930382 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | CLT Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3287517 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Steele Auto Transport | Charlotte, NC | 2982184 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Dallas Car Hauling LLC | Charlotte, NC | 2554897 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Adwa Auto Transport Inc | Charlotte, NC | 3627531 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Auto Transports Plus | Charlotte, NC | 3341145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lincolnton: the main lanes
Distances from Lincolnton to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lincolnton to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 623 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,436 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 652 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,058 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,062 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 386 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 786 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 529 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 Lincolnton
9 of the 15 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 41 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 28 vehicle inspections (46.4%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 41 driver inspections (22.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| CLT Auto Transport LLCCharlotte, NC · USDOT 3287517 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Dallas Car Hauling LLCCharlotte, NC · USDOT 2554897 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Sky Line Auto Transport LLCTroutman, NC · USDOT 2930382 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Lincoln County
Lincolnton is in Lincoln County, NC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,124 people a year leaving Lincoln County for another state, most often for South Carolina (about 181), Georgia (about 176) and Delaware (about 118), while about 1,956 (±640) 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 Lincolnton and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lincolnton streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 3 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 Lincolnton: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lincolnton, NC?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Lincolnton itself, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Cherryville, Newton, Kings Mountain, Huntersville, Shelby and nearby). All 15 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 Lincolnton?
By reported fleet, Advanced Auto Carrier LLC in Lincolnton, NC, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3298343). 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 Lincolnton?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lincolnton to New York City, NY is about 623 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 Lincolnton?
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 Lincolnton done at roadside inspections?
9 of the 15 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 41 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 13 of 28 vehicle inspections (46.4%), 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.