Car Shipping Companies in Winston Salem, NC
2 auto transporters are registered in Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Winston Salem
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 14 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Tarheel Auto Transport, Yadkinville
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Winston Salem and 12 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 14 can haul across state lines. 8 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Tarheel Auto Transport's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Forsyth County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Winston Salem
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Parker Auto Carriers LLC
3075 Cameron Village Court, NC 27103
- USDOT
- 2922402
- MC number
- MC985782
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2016
- 2
Rollout Transport
Legal name: Virtual Auto Transportation LLC
3943 Glen Oak Dr, NC 27105
- USDOT
- 2415786
- MC number
- MC831701
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Winston Salem
Nearest first, from High Point, Greensboro, Jamestown, Yadkinville and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mi | Creative Auto Carriers LLC | High Point, NC | 2568268 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Road King Auto Transport LLC | High Point, NC | 3604384 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | S A T | Greensboro, NC | 1928474 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 20 mi | Ares Auto Transport & Trucking LLC | Jamestown, NC | 3238481 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Tarheel Auto Transport | Yadkinville, NC | 3080363 | 3 trucks | Within NC | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Y & M Auto Transport LLC | Thomasville, NC | 3286950 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Precision Auto Haulers LLC | Greensboro, NC | 4317368 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | American Car Hauling LLC | Greensboro, NC | 4468345 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Cty Auto Transport LLC | Greensboro, NC | 4292283 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 28 mi | It Car Shipping & Towing Services LLC | Greensboro, NC | 3307982 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Gold Star Auto Transport & Towing LLC | Greensboro, NC | 4262973 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Auto Movers | Lexington, NC | 934737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
Shipping a car out of Winston Salem: the main lanes
Distances from Winston Salem to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Winston Salem to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 537 mi | 10 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,495 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 652 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,132 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,144 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 300 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 837 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 443 mi | 8 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 Winston Salem
8 of the 14 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 31 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 19 vehicle inspections (36.8%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 31 driver inspections (22.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Car Hauling LLCGreensboro, NC · USDOT 4468345 | 15 | 5 of 10 | 7 of 15 |
| Tarheel Auto TransportYadkinville, NC · USDOT 3080363 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| Ares Auto Transport & Trucking LLCJamestown, NC · USDOT 3238481 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Parker Auto Carriers LLCWinston Salem, NC · USDOT 2922402 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Gold Star Auto Transport & Towing LLCGreensboro, NC · USDOT 4262973 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Precision Auto Haulers LLCGreensboro, NC · USDOT 4317368 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Forsyth County
Winston Salem is in Forsyth County, NC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 6,721 people a year leaving Forsyth County for another state, most often for Florida (about 977), Virginia (about 919) and South Carolina (about 650), while about 10,289 (±1,291) 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 Winston Salem and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Winston Salem streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 2 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 Winston Salem: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Winston Salem, NC?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Winston Salem itself, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (High Point, Greensboro, Jamestown, Yadkinville, Thomasville and nearby). All 14 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 Winston Salem?
By reported fleet, Tarheel Auto Transport in Yadkinville, NC, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3080363). 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 Winston Salem?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Winston Salem to New York City, NY is about 537 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 Winston Salem?
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 Winston Salem done at roadside inspections?
8 of the 14 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 31 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 19 vehicle inspections (36.8%), 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.