Car Shipping Companies in Salisbury, NC
3 auto transporters are registered in Salisbury with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 15 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 Salisbury to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Salisbury
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 15
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- of 18 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 17 trucks
- Reeves Auto Transport Inc, Harmony
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Salisbury and 15 more work within 30 miles; 13 of the 18 can haul across state lines. 12 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Reeves Auto Transport Inc's 17 trucks. Most people leaving Rowan County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Salisbury
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Hapi Ride Auto Transport
Legal name: Hapi Ride LLC
410 Doral Ct, NC 28144
- USDOT
- 4427080
- MC number
- MC1741373
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
- 2
Finger Auto Transport
NC 28147
- USDOT
- 2909084
- MC number
- MC979724
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2016
- 3
F & A Auto Movers LLC
357 Grove St, NC 28144
- USDOT
- 3477242
- MC number
- MC917610
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Salisbury
Nearest first, from Lexington, Gold Hill, Concord, Troutman and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | Auto Movers | Lexington, NC | 934737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 16 mi | DMJ Auto Transporter LLC | Gold Hill, NC | 2785251 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Frank Pless Auto Transport Inc | Concord, NC | 1979139 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Sky Line Auto Transport LLC | Troutman, NC | 2930382 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Daniels Auto Transport LLC | Concord, NC | 3375595 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Y & M Auto Transport LLC | Thomasville, NC | 3286950 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Rite Way Auto Haulers | Concord, NC | 3843490 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Reeves Auto Transport Inc | Harmony, NC | 754431 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Keller's Auto Transport LLC | Harmony, NC | 1534588 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Parker Auto Carriers LLC | Winston Salem, NC | 2922402 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Prestige Car Hauling LLC | Statesville, NC | 4199256 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Bulldog Auto Transport LLC | Statesville, NC | 3236903 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Tarheel Auto Transport | Yadkinville, NC | 3080363 | 3 trucks | Within NC | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Road King Auto Transport LLC | High Point, NC | 3604384 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Spatafore Auto Transport LLC | Harrisburg, NC | 4288246 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Salisbury: the main lanes
Distances from Salisbury to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Salisbury to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 573 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,485 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 669 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,112 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,117 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 337 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 801 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 479 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 Salisbury
12 of the 18 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 74 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 36 vehicle inspections (36.1%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 74 driver inspections (5.4%, 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 |
| F & A Auto Movers LLCSalisbury, NC · USDOT 3477242 | 8 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 8 |
| 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 |
| Tarheel Auto TransportYadkinville, NC · USDOT 3080363 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| 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 Rowan County
Salisbury is in Rowan County, NC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,021 people a year leaving Rowan County for another state, most often for Florida (about 454), Georgia (about 241) and California (about 174), while about 2,313 (±491) 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 Salisbury and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Salisbury 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 Salisbury: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Salisbury, NC?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Salisbury itself, and 15 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lexington, Gold Hill, Concord, Troutman, Thomasville and nearby). All 18 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 Salisbury?
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 Salisbury?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Salisbury to New York City, NY is about 573 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 Salisbury?
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 Salisbury done at roadside inspections?
12 of the 18 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 74 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 13 of 36 vehicle inspections (36.1%), 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.