Car Shipping Companies in Carlisle, PA
2 auto transporters are registered in Carlisle with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 15 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 Carlisle to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Carlisle
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 15
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 17 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Sanders & Hobbs Auto Transport LLC, East Berlin
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Carlisle and 15 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 17 can haul across state lines. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Sanders & Hobbs Auto Transport LLC's 5 trucks. Most people leaving Cumberland County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Carlisle
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Charter Auto Transport LLC
575 E St, PA 17013
- USDOT
- 3180154
- MC number
- MC129871
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 2
Highboost Auto Transport & Logistics
Legal name: DDM Alliance LLC
63 Conrad Rd, PA 17015
- USDOT
- 4499104
- MC number
- MC1779607
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Carlisle
Nearest first, from Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Harrisburg, Blain and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Pascoe Auto Transport | Mechanicsburg, PA | 1204298 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Cumberland Valley Auto Transport | Camp Hill, PA | 2490171 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Dancas Auto Trans | Harrisburg, PA | 3328379 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Safeway Auto Transport LLC | Harrisburg, PA | 4404442 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | JB Auto Transport LLC | Blain, PA | 3472712 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Auto Carrier | Harrisburg, PA | 3495647 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | A&D Auto Carriers LLC | Harrisburg, PA | 3470952 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Sanders & Hobbs Auto Transport LLC | East Berlin, PA | 1673126 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Park It Here Auto Transport LLC | East Berlin, PA | 4547538 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Choice Auto Transport LLC | Harrisburg, PA | 2790133 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Thompson's Auto Transport | Hummelstown, PA | 2114018 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | JCS Auto Transport | Harrisburg, PA | 1524784 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | C & C Auto Transport LLC | Mifflintown, PA | 3213928 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | JMP Auto Transport LLC | York, PA | 4516611 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | AAA Auto Transport LLC | York, PA | 5491539 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Carlisle: the main lanes
Distances from Carlisle to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Carlisle to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 198 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,659 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 647 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,401 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,463 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 109 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,183 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 127 mi | 2 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 Carlisle
5 of the 17 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 30 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 18 vehicle inspections (33.3%), about the same as the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 30 driver inspections (3.3%, against 10.3%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dancas Auto TransHarrisburg, PA · USDOT 3328379 | 9 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 9 |
| Choice Auto Transport LLCHarrisburg, PA · USDOT 2790133 | 8 | 4 of 8 | 1 of 8 |
| Sanders & Hobbs Auto Transport LLCEast Berlin, PA · USDOT 1673126 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| A&D Auto Carriers LLCHarrisburg, PA · USDOT 3470952 | 5 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
| Cumberland Valley Auto TransportCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 2490171 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Cumberland County
Carlisle is in Cumberland County, PA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,589 people a year leaving Cumberland County for another state, most often for Florida (about 773), Virginia (about 564) and Maryland (about 521), while about 6,608 (±1,057) 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 Carlisle and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Carlisle 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 Pennsylvania
195 listed auto transporters are based in Pennsylvania; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Carlisle: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Carlisle, PA?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Carlisle itself, and 15 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Harrisburg, Blain, East Berlin and nearby). All 17 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 Carlisle?
By reported fleet, Sanders & Hobbs Auto Transport LLC in East Berlin, PA, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1673126). 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 Carlisle?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Carlisle to New York City, NY is about 198 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 Carlisle?
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 Carlisle done at roadside inspections?
5 of the 17 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 30 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 18 vehicle inspections (33.3%), 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.