Car Shipping Companies in Wilmington, OH
No auto transporter is registered in Wilmington itself on the federal register, but 15 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Xenia, Dayton, Springboro and nearby. 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 Wilmington to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Wilmington
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 15
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 14
- of 15 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 9 trucks
- GK Auto Hauling LLC, Maineville
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Wilmington itself, but 15 work within 30 miles; 14 can haul across state lines. 6 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is GK Auto Hauling LLC's 9 trucks. Most people leaving Clinton County for another state go to Indiana (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Wilmington
These are the carriers that serve a Wilmington pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Xenia, Dayton, Springboro, Greenfield and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 mi | RJ Carhaulers | Xenia, OH | 2910224 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Sunshine Auto Transport LLC | Dayton, OH | 1798331 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 23 mi | D2 Auto Transport LLC | Springboro, OH | 3021509 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Roberts Auto Transport LLC | Greenfield, OH | 1012986 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 23 mi | Fat Boys Auto Transport LLC | Springboro, OH | 3343631 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Brothers Auto Transportation LLC | Springboro, OH | 3512576 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | GK Auto Hauling LLC | Maineville, OH | 4154835 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Cincy Auto Transport LLC | Maineville, OH | 2500926 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 24 mi | Olymp Auto Transport LLC | Dayton, OH | 4220942 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 27 mi | Carhaul&Hotshot LLC | Oakwood, OH | 4521080 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Executive Motor Car Transport | Williamsburg, OH | 2920488 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Prime Auto Movers LLC | Miamisburg, OH | 4376747 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Suburban National Auto Transport LLC | Cincinnati, OH | 1842941 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Alpha Auto Logistics LLC | Dayton, OH | 4311899 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Dalton's Towing & Recovery | Moraine, OH | 1146712 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Wilmington: the main lanes
Distances from Wilmington to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Wilmington to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 613 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,250 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 305 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 999 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,091 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 426 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,127 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 538 mi | 10 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 Wilmington
6 of the 15 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 52 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 37 vehicle inspections (35.1%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 52 driver inspections (9.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olymp Auto Transport LLCDayton, OH · USDOT 4220942 | 17 | 5 of 11 | 2 of 17 |
| Cincy Auto Transport LLCMaineville, OH · USDOT 2500926 | 15 | 3 of 13 | 2 of 15 |
| GK Auto Hauling LLCMaineville, OH · USDOT 4154835 | 7 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 7 |
| D2 Auto Transport LLCSpringboro, OH · USDOT 3021509 | 5 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
| Sunshine Auto Transport LLCDayton, OH · USDOT 1798331 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Suburban National Auto Transport LLCCincinnati, OH · USDOT 1842941 | 4 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Clinton County
Wilmington is in Clinton County, OH. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 318 people a year leaving Clinton County for another state, most often for Indiana (about 100), Kentucky (about 72) and South Carolina (about 55), while about 402 (±180) 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 Wilmington and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Wilmington streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; agree the spot when you book. 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 Wilmington: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Wilmington, OH?
None is registered in Wilmington itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 15 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Xenia, Dayton, Springboro, Greenfield, Maineville and nearby), all with active registrations, 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 Wilmington?
By reported fleet, GK Auto Hauling LLC in Maineville, OH, with 9 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4154835). 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 Wilmington?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Wilmington to New York City, NY is about 613 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 Wilmington?
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 Wilmington done at roadside inspections?
6 of the 15 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 52 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 13 of 37 vehicle inspections (35.1%), 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.