Car Shipping Companies in Matthews, NC
1 auto transporter is registered in Matthews with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 34 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 Matthews to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Matthews
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 34
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 25
- of 35 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc, Charlotte
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Matthews and 34 more work within 30 miles; 25 of the 35 can haul across state lines. 15 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 Mecklenburg County for another state go to South Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Matthews
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Matthews Auto Carriers
Legal name: Firsov Express Inc
4410 Friedship Dr Unit D, NC 28105
- USDOT
- 3409043
- MC number
- MC1098641
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
Interstate authorityFMCSA record ↗
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Matthews
Nearest first, from Indian Trail, Charlotte, Fort Mill, Harrisburg and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Superior Auto Transport LLC | Indian Trail, NC | 3148072 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | G & T Auto Transport LLC | Indian Trail, NC | 3032187 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Transporting Vehicles | Indian Trail, NC | 3783392 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Southeast Auto Shipping LLC | Charlotte, NC | 4568696 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Auto Hauling LP | Indian Trail, NC | 2301326 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Preferred Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 2109013 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | A Plus Car Carriers Inc | Charlotte, NC | 1321573 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Multi Car Transport | Charlotte, NC | 4418704 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Falcon Auto Carrier LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3223411 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Mila Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 4576738 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc | Charlotte, NC | 2997038 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Auto Transports Plus | Charlotte, NC | 3341145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Adwa Auto Transport Inc | Charlotte, NC | 3627531 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | American Car Transport LLC | Fort Mill, SC | 3957352 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Ricketts Auto Transport LLC | Fort Mill, SC | 4414248 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | CLT Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3287517 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Spatafore Auto Transport LLC | Harrisburg, NC | 4288246 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Reasonable Auto Carrier Company | Midland, NC | 2104026 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Highrise Auto Transport | Charlotte, NC | 3917333 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Sam Auto Transporter LLC | Waxhaw, NC | 3705751 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | McHaps Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3021240 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 14 mi | J&D Auto Transport LLC | Midland, NC | 4525827 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Polcar Transport LLC | Waxhaw, NC | 2352477 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Steele Auto Transport | Charlotte, NC | 2982184 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Dallas Car Hauling LLC | Charlotte, NC | 2554897 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | East Coast Auto Transport and Hauling LLC | Monroe, NC | 1625076 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Frank Pless Auto Transport Inc | Concord, NC | 1979139 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Daniels Auto Transport LLC | Concord, NC | 3375595 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Rite Way Auto Haulers | Concord, NC | 3843490 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Salem Auto Transport Inc | Huntersville, NC | 4077528 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Tat Auto Trans Inc | Rock Hill, SC | 2802398 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Asap Auto Movers LLC | Rock Hill, SC | 1531757 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Car Auto Transport LLC | Lancaster, SC | 4449713 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Otr Auto Transport LLC | York, SC | 3270793 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Matthews: the main lanes
Distances from Matthews to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Matthews to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 620 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,476 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 697 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,090 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,085 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 385 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 754 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 526 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 Matthews
15 of the 35 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 66 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 18 of 43 vehicle inspections (41.9%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 66 driver inspections (12.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tat Auto Trans IncRock Hill, SC · USDOT 2802398 | 17 | 4 of 10 | 2 of 17 |
| Matthews Auto CarriersMatthews, NC · USDOT 3409043 | 10 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 10 |
| Reasonable Auto Carrier CompanyMidland, NC · USDOT 2104026 | 8 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 8 |
| Frank Pless Auto Transport IncConcord, NC · USDOT 1979139 | 7 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 7 |
| Falcon Auto Carrier LLCCharlotte, NC · USDOT 3223411 | 5 | 0 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| G & T Auto Transport LLCIndian Trail, NC · USDOT 3032187 | 3 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Mecklenburg County
Matthews is in Mecklenburg County, NC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 36,841 people a year leaving Mecklenburg County for another state, most often for South Carolina (about 10,755), Florida (about 2,897) and Georgia (about 2,624), while about 45,623 (±2,359) 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 Matthews and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Matthews 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 Matthews: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Matthews, NC?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Matthews itself, and 34 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Indian Trail, Charlotte, Fort Mill, Harrisburg, Midland and nearby). All 35 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 Matthews?
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 Matthews?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Matthews to New York City, NY is about 620 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 Matthews?
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 Matthews done at roadside inspections?
15 of the 35 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 66 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 18 of 43 vehicle inspections (41.9%), 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.