Car Shipping Companies in Columbus, OH
10 auto transporters are registered in Columbus with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 8 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 Columbus to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Columbus
- 10
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 18 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 12 trucks
- Titan Auto Transportation LLC, Mount Sterling
In short
10 auto transporters are registered in Columbus and 8 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 18 can haul across state lines. 7 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Titan Auto Transportation LLC's 12 trucks. Most people leaving Franklin County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Columbus
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Sunny Auto Transport LLC
2415 S High St, OH 43207
- USDOT
- 3230412
- MC number
- MC1012709
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Loubam Auto Transport LLC
3257 Tremont Rd, OH 43221
- USDOT
- 3274035
- MC number
- MC1034050
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 3
Fox Auto Transportation LLC
567 Riverview Dr Apt 201, OH 43202
- USDOT
- 4513493
- MC number
- MC1787237
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 4
Next Stop Auto Transport LLC
3237 W Broad St, OH 43204
- USDOT
- 4160986
- MC number
- MC1598965
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 5
A Plus Auto Transport LLC
830 W Broad St, OH 43222
- USDOT
- 3879661
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 6
Kay Auto Transport LLC
2766 Raphael Dr, OH 43232
- USDOT
- 1947128
- MC number
- MC692759
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2009
- 7
Miggie Auto Transport and Service LLC
3422 Westpoint Dr, OH 43232
- USDOT
- 2990333
- MC number
- MC18667
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 8
Wilson Auto Transportion
OH 43228
- USDOT
- 3853206
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
- 9
Autohaulx LLC
190 S High St Apt 277, OH 43215
- USDOT
- 4516630
- MC number
- MC1788956
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 10
Assem Auto Transport
OH 43202
- USDOT
- 1655113
- MC number
- MC609463
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2007
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Columbus
Nearest first, from Hilliard, Reynoldsburg, Westerville, Powell and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Guraya Auto Transport LLC | Hilliard, OH | 2829657 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | St Mary Auto Transport LLC | Hilliard, OH | 2901406 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated |
| 12 mi | All Auto Transport LLC | Reynoldsburg, OH | 1340463 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Towing Express | Westerville, OH | 3352630 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Adam Auto Hauling LLC | Powell, OH | 3073298 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Kingsway Auto Hauling LLC | Canal Winchester, OH | 3052297 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Titan Auto Transportation LLC | Mount Sterling, OH | 3377964 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | RP Auto Transport LLC | Williamsport, OH | 4030558 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Columbus: the main lanes
Distances from Columbus to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Columbus to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 555 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,301 mi | 5 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 321 mi | 6 hr | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,064 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,157 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 382 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,159 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 485 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 Columbus
7 of the 18 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 96 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 18 of 63 vehicle inspections (28.6%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 96 driver inspections (12.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autohaulx LLCColumbus, OH · USDOT 4516630 | 41 | 4 of 28 | 9 of 41 |
| Guraya Auto Transport LLCHilliard, OH · USDOT 2829657 | 34 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 34 |
| Loubam Auto Transport LLCColumbus, OH · USDOT 3274035 | 6 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Titan Auto Transportation LLCMount Sterling, OH · USDOT 3377964 | 6 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 6 |
| All Auto Transport LLCReynoldsburg, OH · USDOT 1340463 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| Adam Auto Hauling LLCPowell, OH · USDOT 3073298 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Franklin County
Columbus is in Franklin County, OH. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 29,627 people a year leaving Franklin County for another state, most often for Florida (about 4,091), California (about 2,929) and Texas (about 2,362), while about 28,523 (±2,317) 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 Columbus and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Columbus streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 10 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 Columbus: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Columbus, OH?
10 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Columbus itself, and 8 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Hilliard, Reynoldsburg, Westerville, Powell, Canal Winchester 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 Columbus?
By reported fleet, Titan Auto Transportation LLC in Mount Sterling, OH, with 12 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3377964). 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 Columbus?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Columbus to New York City, NY is about 555 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 Columbus?
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 Columbus done at roadside inspections?
7 of the 18 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 96 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 18 of 63 vehicle inspections (28.6%), 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.