Car Shipping Companies in Shelby, NC
1 auto transporter is registered in Shelby with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 17 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 Shelby to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Shelby
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 17
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 14
- of 18 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- United Auto Transportation LLC, Inman
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Shelby and 17 more work within 30 miles; 14 of the 18 can haul across state lines. 10 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is United Auto Transportation LLC's 6 trucks. Most people leaving Cleveland County for another state go to South Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Shelby
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
C and L Auto Transport LLC
2165 Ellis Rd, NC 28152
- USDOT
- 2788901
- MC number
- MC929962
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Shelby
Nearest first, from Kings Mountain, Cherryville, Cowpens, Lincolnton and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mi | Patriot Mountain Auto Transport LLC | Kings Mountain, NC | 3689449 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Jones Auto Carrier | Cherryville, NC | 2445697 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 15 mi | 503 Auto Transport LLC | Cherryville, NC | 4383821 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Fullforce Auto Carriers LLC | Cowpens, SC | 2900221 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Advanced Auto Carrier LLC | Lincolnton, NC | 3298343 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Car Hauler LLC | Lincolnton, NC | 4287138 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Diamond Auto Carriers LLC | Lincolnton, NC | 4521343 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Save Auto Transportation LLC | Boiling Springs, SC | 4287733 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Pinckney Auto Carrier LLC | Boiling Springs, SC | 4455818 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Otr Auto Transport LLC | York, SC | 3270793 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Car Carrier Connect LLC | Spartanburg, SC | 4232833 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | United Auto Transportation LLC | Inman, SC | 2167832 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Paragon Auto Carriers LLC | Inman, SC | 2796983 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Conklin Auto Transport | Jonesville, SC | 2285048 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Innovative Auto Transport Inc | Inman, SC | 4538097 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Prestige Auto Transport LLC | Inman, SC | 6012223 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | PDX Auto Carrier LLC | Spartanburg, SC | 4233411 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Shelby: the main lanes
Distances from Shelby to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Shelby to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 652 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,417 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 655 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,034 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,034 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 415 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 769 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 559 mi | 2 days | — |
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 Shelby
10 of the 18 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 59 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 33 vehicle inspections (39.4%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 13 of 59 driver inspections (22.0%, 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 |
| Paragon Auto Carriers LLCInman, SC · USDOT 2796983 | 6 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 6 |
| 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 |
| PDX Auto Carrier LLCSpartanburg, SC · USDOT 4233411 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 5 |
| United Auto Transportation LLCInman, SC · USDOT 2167832 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Cleveland County
Shelby 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 Shelby and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Shelby 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 Shelby: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Shelby, NC?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Shelby itself, and 17 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Kings Mountain, Cherryville, Cowpens, Lincolnton, Boiling Springs 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 Shelby?
By reported fleet, United Auto Transportation LLC in Inman, SC, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2167832). 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 Shelby?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Shelby to New York City, NY is about 652 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 Shelby?
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 Shelby done at roadside inspections?
10 of the 18 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 59 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 13 of 33 vehicle inspections (39.4%), 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.