Car Shipping Companies in Cleveland, OH
3 auto transporters are registered in Cleveland with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 26 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 Cleveland to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Cleveland
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 26
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 24
- of 29 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 76 trucks
- Sam Auto Trans LLC, Twinsburg
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Cleveland and 26 more work within 30 miles; 24 of the 29 can haul across state lines. 17 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Sam Auto Trans LLC's 76 trucks. Most people leaving Cuyahoga County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Cleveland
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Rapid Towing & Auto Transport LLC
4712 E 144Th St, OH 44128
- USDOT
- 3460127
- MC number
- MC1129167
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 2
Mo-Mos Towing & Auto Transport LLC
13500 Southview Ave, OH 44120
- USDOT
- 3791062
- MC number
- MC1360912 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
- 3
Rodriguez & Sons Auto Transportation
Legal name: Rsat 4 LLC
600 Superior Ave E Ste 1300, OH 44114
- USDOT
- 3989392
- MC number
- MC1496133
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Cleveland
Nearest first, from Seven Hills, Parma, Solon, Twinsburg and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | M&M Car Transport LLC | Seven Hills, OH | 1832671 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Procar Haulers Inc | Parma, OH | 4289652 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Netway Auto Transport LLC | Solon, OH | 4505730 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | 3 Car Haulers LLC | Parma, OH | 4303455 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Mt Moriah Auto Transport | Parma, OH | 2827499 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Sam Auto Trans LLC | Twinsburg, OH | 2520572 | 76 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Melniks Auto Transport LLC | North Royalton, OH | 2846316 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Cleveland Auto Transport LLC | Strongsville, OH | 4350994 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | E V S | Strongsville, OH | 1284949 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional |
| 16 mi | United Freight Auto Transport Inc | Strongsville, OH | 4219511 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Uz Auto Trans LLC | Strongsville, OH | 2485870 | 29 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 18 mi | MJ Auto Transport Inc | Westlake, OH | 2630257 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | High Caliber Auto Transport LLC | Hinckley, OH | 2459126 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Reliable Auto Transport LLC | Strongsville, OH | 4259503 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Radlen Auto Shipping Inc | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 4050843 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | BRR Auto Trans LLC | Stow, OH | 2533393 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | All Auto Trans LLC | Stow, OH | 4218205 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | TL Carder Car Hauling | Avon Lake, OH | 925485 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Ascot Auto Trans LLC | Akron, OH | 2429414 | 45 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Fast Auto Transport LLC | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 4177831 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | M&S Auto Transport LLC | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 4491491 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | FJC Transport | Concord Township, OH | 4134099 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Buckeye Alumni Car Hauling LLC | Copley, OH | 4460652 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated |
| 28 mi | 3C's Towing & Auto Transport Inc | Tallmadge, OH | 1015659 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Exotic Auto Transport | Akron, OH | 3021128 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Thompson Car Hauling Inc | Akron, OH | 3602328 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Cleveland: the main lanes
Distances from Cleveland to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Cleveland to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 471 mi | 9 hr | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,384 mi | 5 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 358 mi | 7 hr | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,200 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,299 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 355 mi | 6 hr | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,268 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 410 mi | 7 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 Cleveland
17 of the 29 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 506 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 58 of 255 vehicle inspections (22.7%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 26 of 506 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 Cuyahoga County
Cleveland is in Cuyahoga County, OH. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 22,309 people a year leaving Cuyahoga County for another state, most often for Florida (about 2,726), New York (about 1,370) and California (about 1,320), while about 19,596 (±1,262) 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 Cleveland and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Cleveland 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 Cleveland: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Cleveland, OH?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Cleveland itself, and 26 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Seven Hills, Parma, Solon, Twinsburg, North Royalton and nearby). All 29 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 Cleveland?
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 Cleveland?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Cleveland to New York City, NY is about 471 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 Cleveland?
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 Cleveland done at roadside inspections?
17 of the 29 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 506 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 58 of 255 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.