Car Shipping Companies in Akron, OH
3 auto transporters are registered in Akron with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 25 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 Akron to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Akron
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 25
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 23
- of 28 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 76 trucks
- Sam Auto Trans LLC, Twinsburg
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Akron and 25 more work within 30 miles; 23 of the 28 can haul across state lines. 16 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Sam Auto Trans LLC's 76 trucks. Most people leaving Summit County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Akron
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Ascot Auto Trans LLC
1720 Merriman Rd Unit P, OH 44313
- USDOT
- 2429414
- MC number
- MC837349
- Fleet
- 45 trucks · 45 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 2
Exotic Auto Transport
Legal name: Exotic Auto Transport LLC
819 Dawson Rd, OH 44320
- USDOT
- 3021128
- MC number
- MC535666
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 3
Thompson Car Hauling Inc
1177 Chester Ave, OH 44314
- USDOT
- 3602328
- MC number
- MC1224048
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Akron
Nearest first, from Copley, Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge, Stow and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Buckeye Alumni Car Hauling LLC | Copley, OH | 4460652 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Fast Auto Transport LLC | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 4177831 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | M&S Auto Transport LLC | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 4491491 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Radlen Auto Shipping Inc | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 4050843 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | 3C's Towing & Auto Transport Inc | Tallmadge, OH | 1015659 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated |
| 10 mi | BRR Auto Trans LLC | Stow, OH | 2533393 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | All Auto Trans LLC | Stow, OH | 4218205 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Buckeye State Auto Transport Inc | Doylestown, OH | 982624 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | High Caliber Auto Transport LLC | Hinckley, OH | 2459126 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Sam Auto Trans LLC | Twinsburg, OH | 2520572 | 76 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Y&M Interstate Auto Transport LLC | Canton, OH | 4580936 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Melniks Auto Transport LLC | North Royalton, OH | 2846316 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Cleveland Auto Transport LLC | Strongsville, OH | 4350994 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | E V S | Strongsville, OH | 1284949 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional |
| 21 mi | United Freight Auto Transport Inc | Strongsville, OH | 4219511 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Uz Auto Trans LLC | Strongsville, OH | 2485870 | 29 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 22 mi | M&M Car Transport LLC | Seven Hills, OH | 1832671 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Procar Haulers Inc | Parma, OH | 4289652 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Netway Auto Transport LLC | Solon, OH | 4505730 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Reliable Auto Transport LLC | Strongsville, OH | 4259503 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | 3 Car Haulers LLC | Parma, OH | 4303455 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Mt Moriah Auto Transport | Parma, OH | 2827499 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Rapid Towing & Auto Transport LLC | Cleveland, OH | 3460127 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Navarre Auto Transport | Navarre, OH | 889636 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 28 mi | Mo-Mos Towing & Auto Transport LLC | Cleveland, OH | 3791062 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Akron: the main lanes
Distances from Akron to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Akron to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 462 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,390 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 371 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,184 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,285 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 328 mi | 6 hr | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,236 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 400 mi | 7 hr | Priced route → |
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 Akron
16 of the 28 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 494 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 57 of 251 vehicle inspections (22.7%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 25 of 494 driver inspections (5.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Auto Trans LLCTwinsburg, OH · USDOT 2520572 | 186 | 15 of 73 | 9 of 186 |
| Uz Auto Trans LLCStrongsville, OH · USDOT 2485870 | 109 | 17 of 66 | 1 of 109 |
| Ascot Auto Trans LLCAkron, OH · USDOT 2429414 | 73 | 7 of 37 | 4 of 73 |
| 3 Car Haulers LLCParma, OH · USDOT 4303455 | 37 | 4 of 25 | 4 of 37 |
| Cleveland Auto Transport LLCStrongsville, OH · USDOT 4350994 | 22 | 3 of 13 | 2 of 22 |
| BRR Auto Trans LLCStow, OH · USDOT 2533393 | 20 | 4 of 10 | 0 of 20 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Summit County
Akron is in Summit County, OH. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,579 people a year leaving Summit County for another state, most often for Florida (about 1,468), Pennsylvania (about 1,172) and Texas (about 776), while about 6,228 (±948) 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 Akron and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Akron 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 Ohio
118 listed auto transporters are based in Ohio; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Akron: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Akron, OH?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Akron itself, and 25 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Copley, Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge, Stow, Doylestown and nearby). All 28 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 Akron?
By reported fleet, Sam Auto Trans LLC in Twinsburg, OH, with 76 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2520572). 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 Akron?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Akron to New York City, NY is about 462 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 Akron?
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 Akron done at roadside inspections?
16 of the 28 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 494 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 57 of 251 vehicle inspections (22.7%), 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.