Car Shipping Companies in Sandy, OR
2 auto transporters are registered in Sandy with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 27 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 Sandy to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Sandy
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 27
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 26
- of 29 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 4 trucks
- Ontime Auto Transport, Damascus
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Sandy and 27 more work within 30 miles; 26 of the 29 can haul across state lines. 19 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 Sandy
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
RM Car Transportation LLC
38266 Miller St, OR 97055
- USDOT
- 2436247
- MC number
- MC840109
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
- 2
Sti Auto Transport LLC
38249 Mulberry St, OR 97055
- USDOT
- 2383829
- MC number
- MC818953
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Sandy
Nearest first, from Damascus, Estacada, Gresham, Washougal and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | Ontime Auto Transport | Damascus, OR | 1344639 | 4 trucks | Within OR | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Jr's NW Auto Transport Service LLC | Estacada, OR | 2511775 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 14 mi | R A Browne Auto Transport | Gresham, OR | 736860 | 1 truck | Within OR | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Georgeta Auto Transport LLC | Gresham, OR | 4439306 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Finesse Auto Transport LLC | Damascus, OR | 3087476 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Obsidian Auto Transport | Damascus, OR | 4129053 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Genesis Auto Transport LLC | Washougal, WA | 4002035 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Auto Carrier LLC | Portland, OR | 2632885 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 19 mi | Cartage Auto Transport LLC | Portland, OR | 3787305 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Coast to Coast Auto Transport | Portland, OR | 641900 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 20 mi | Garcia Auto Transport LLC | Portland, OR | 3837900 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Robin Hood Auto Transport | Portland, OR | 841994 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 22 mi | DMV Auto Transport | Portland, OR | 1797529 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 22 mi | Evolution X Auto Transport LLC | Camas, WA | 2819036 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | NW Auto Transport Inc | Portland, OR | 2825008 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | VIP Auto Carrier LLC | Portland, OR | 2382056 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Columbia Auto Transport LLC | Portland, OR | 3531050 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Prestige Auto Shipping LLC | Portland, OR | 2841333 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | PDX Auto Transport LLC | Portland, OR | 3525608 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | M Auto Transport LLC | Portland, OR | 3318414 | 1 truck | Within OR | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Pacific Coast Auto Transport Inc | Vancouver, WA | 1563483 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Red Line Auto Transport LLC | Vancouver, WA | 2420743 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Starsky Auto Transport Corp | Vancouver, WA | 1456449 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Future Car Hauler LLC | Brush Prairie, WA | 2954071 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | VLK Auto Transport LLC | Vancouver, WA | 4324724 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Auto Transport LLC | Vancouver, WA | 2342133 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | USA Auto Transport LLC | Vancouver, WA | 1709978 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional |
Shipping a car out of Sandy: the main lanes
Distances from Sandy to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Sandy to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,817 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 942 mi | 2 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,018 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,870 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 2,106 mi | 5 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,709 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,122 mi | 7 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,778 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 Sandy
19 of the 29 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 82 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 16 of 40 vehicle inspections (40.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 81 driver inspections (12.3%, 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 |
| 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 |
| VIP Auto Carrier LLCPortland, OR · USDOT 2382056 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Clackamas County
Sandy 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 Sandy and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Sandy streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 2 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 Sandy: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Sandy, OR?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Sandy itself, and 27 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Damascus, Estacada, Gresham, Washougal, Portland 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 Sandy?
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 Sandy?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Sandy to New York City, NY is about 2,817 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 Sandy?
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 Sandy done at roadside inspections?
19 of the 29 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 82 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 16 of 40 vehicle inspections (40.0%), 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.