Car Shipping Companies in Damascus, OR
3 auto transporters are registered in Damascus with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 35 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 Damascus to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Damascus
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 35
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 34
- of 38 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 4 trucks
- Ontime Auto Transport, Damascus
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Damascus and 35 more work within 30 miles; 34 of the 38 can haul across state lines. 26 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Ontime Auto Transport's 4 trucks. Most people leaving Clackamas County for another state go to Washington (Census).
Auto transporters based in Damascus
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Ontime Auto Transport
OR 97009
- USDOT
- 1344639
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 2
Finesse Auto Transport LLC
25550 Se Hoffmeister Rd, OR 97089
- USDOT
- 3087476
- MC number
- MC70132
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 3
Obsidian Auto Transport
Legal name: Obsidian Auto Transport LLC
16256 Se Scoria Ln, OR 97089
- USDOT
- 4129053
- MC number
- MC1580738
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Damascus
Nearest first, from Gresham, Portland, Sandy, Washougal and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | R A Browne Auto Transport | Gresham, OR | 736860 | 1 truck | Within OR | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Georgeta Auto Transport LLC | Gresham, OR | 4439306 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Auto Carrier LLC | Portland, OR | 2632885 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | Cartage Auto Transport LLC | Portland, OR | 3787305 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Robin Hood Auto Transport | Portland, OR | 841994 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | Coast to Coast Auto Transport | Portland, OR | 641900 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | Garcia Auto Transport LLC | Portland, OR | 3837900 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | VIP Auto Carrier LLC | Portland, OR | 2382056 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | DMV Auto Transport | Portland, OR | 1797529 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 10 mi | Columbia Auto Transport LLC | Portland, OR | 3531050 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | NW Auto Transport Inc | Portland, OR | 2825008 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Prestige Auto Shipping LLC | Portland, OR | 2841333 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | M Auto Transport LLC | Portland, OR | 3318414 | 1 truck | Within OR | Not rated |
| 10 mi | PDX Auto Transport LLC | Portland, OR | 3525608 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | RM Car Transportation LLC | Sandy, OR | 2436247 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 15 mi | Genesis Auto Transport LLC | Washougal, WA | 4002035 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Evolution X Auto Transport LLC | Camas, WA | 2819036 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Sti Auto Transport LLC | Sandy, OR | 2383829 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Pacific Coast Auto Transport Inc | Vancouver, WA | 1563483 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Red Line Auto Transport LLC | Vancouver, WA | 2420743 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Starsky Auto Transport Corp | Vancouver, WA | 1456449 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | USA Auto Transport LLC | Vancouver, WA | 1709978 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional |
| 19 mi | VLK Auto Transport LLC | Vancouver, WA | 4324724 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Auto Transport LLC | Vancouver, WA | 2342133 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Jr's NW Auto Transport Service LLC | Estacada, OR | 2511775 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 19 mi | Knock-Knock Auto Transport LLC | Portland, OR | 3330519 | 1 truck | Within OR | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Future Car Hauler LLC | Brush Prairie, WA | 2954071 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Mike's West Coast Auto Transport LLC | Vancouver, WA | 3343301 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Coastal Auto Transport LLC | Vancouver, WA | 3143138 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Stellar Auto Logistics LLC | Vancouver, WA | 4214945 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | 18 Wheels Auto Transport LLC | Battle Ground, WA | 3362917 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | I&J Auto Transport LLC | Hillsboro, OR | 2599158 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Auto Transport Expert LLC | Battle Ground, WA | 4499883 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Eugene Auto Transport LLC | Ridgefield, WA | 2999961 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Lat LLC | Ridgefield, WA | 2800821 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Damascus: the main lanes
Distances from Damascus to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Damascus to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,832 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 952 mi | 2 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,034 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,887 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 2,123 mi | 5 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,725 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,139 mi | 7 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,793 mi | 6 days | — |
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 Damascus
26 of the 38 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 103 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 19 of 53 vehicle inspections (35.8%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 102 driver inspections (11.8%, against 10.3%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future Car Hauler LLCBrush Prairie, WA · USDOT 2954071 | 18 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 18 |
| Obsidian Auto TransportDamascus, OR · USDOT 4129053 | 13 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 13 |
| VLK Auto Transport LLCVancouver, WA · USDOT 4324724 | 11 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 11 |
| Eugene Auto Transport LLCRidgefield, WA · USDOT 2999961 | 7 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 7 |
| DMV Auto TransportPortland, OR · USDOT 1797529 | 6 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 6 |
| USA Auto Transport LLCVancouver, WA · USDOT 1709978 | 4 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Clackamas County
Damascus is in Clackamas County, OR. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,856 people a year leaving Clackamas County for another state, most often for Washington (about 3,232), California (about 1,440) and Arizona (about 601), while about 10,322 (±1,239) 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 Damascus and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Damascus 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 Oregon
43 listed auto transporters are based in Oregon; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Damascus: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Damascus, OR?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Damascus itself, and 35 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Gresham, Portland, Sandy, Washougal, Camas and nearby). All 38 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 Damascus?
By reported fleet, Ontime Auto Transport in Damascus, OR, with 4 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1344639). 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 Damascus?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Damascus to New York City, NY is about 2,832 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 Damascus?
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 Damascus done at roadside inspections?
26 of the 38 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 103 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 19 of 53 vehicle inspections (35.8%), 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.