Car Shipping Companies in Columbia, PA
1 auto transporter is registered in Columbia with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 36 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 Columbia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Columbia
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 36
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 31
- of 37 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 85 trucks
- Adcock Transport, Manheim
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Columbia and 36 more work within 30 miles; 31 of the 37 can haul across state lines. 21 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Adcock Transport's 85 trucks. Most people leaving Lancaster County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Columbia
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Reyes Auto Transport LLC
1056 Cloverton Dr, PA 17512
- USDOT
- 4580521
- MC number
- MC1823304
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Columbia
Nearest first, from Mountville, Lancaster, Manheim, York and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Perez Auto Hauling LLC | Mountville, PA | 3546408 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Miracle Auto Transport Corp | Lancaster, PA | 1365638 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Mjcar Transportation LLC | Lancaster, PA | 4380844 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | JF Car Transportation LLC | Lancaster, PA | 3868234 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Liberty Auto Transport LLC | Lancaster, PA | 3475952 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Adcock Transport | Manheim, PA | 540755 | 85 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 10 mi | Marcos Auto Transport Inc | Manheim, PA | 1794491 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Prestige Auto Transport LLC | Manheim, PA | 1197682 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 10 mi | Crossroad Auto Transport LLC | Manheim, PA | 2586497 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Ms Car Hauler LLC | Manheim, PA | 4500900 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Mark Emery Auto Transport | York, PA | 1096804 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Monty's Auto Transport LLC | Elizabethtown, PA | 2370979 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Prosper Auto Transport and Services LLC | Willow Street, PA | 2795355 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Abm Auto Transport LLC | Lancaster, PA | 2392427 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Amb Auto Transport LLC | Lancaster, PA | 3843487 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | JMP Auto Transport LLC | York, PA | 4516611 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Iron Mountain Auto Transport LLC | Leola, PA | 1456925 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Car Hauler | Lebanon, PA | 4219840 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | J Dively Auto Transport LLC | Lebanon, PA | 3296711 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | AAA Auto Transport LLC | York, PA | 5491539 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Thompson's Auto Transport | Hummelstown, PA | 2114018 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Enclosed Auto Transport Services LLC | Stewartstown, PA | 4490078 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Frank's Auto Transport & Towing LLC | Fawn Grove, PA | 989534 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Espola's Auto Transport LLC | Paradise, PA | 3127068 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Myerstown Auto Transport LLC | Annville, PA | 1853660 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 22 mi | Choice Auto Transport LLC | Harrisburg, PA | 2790133 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | J L & Son Auto Transport | Lebanon, PA | 805776 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | M&M Auto Transportation LLC | Lebanon, PA | 3925724 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Auto Carrier | Harrisburg, PA | 3495647 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Safeway Auto Transport LLC | Harrisburg, PA | 4404442 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | A&D Auto Carriers LLC | Harrisburg, PA | 3470952 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Cumberland Valley Auto Transport | Camp Hill, PA | 2490171 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Sanders & Hobbs Auto Transport LLC | East Berlin, PA | 1673126 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Park It Here Auto Transport LLC | East Berlin, PA | 4547538 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | JCS Auto Transport | Harrisburg, PA | 1524784 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Dancas Auto Trans | Harrisburg, PA | 3328379 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Columbia: the main lanes
Distances from Columbia to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Columbia to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 162 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,703 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 693 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,437 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,493 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 98 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,176 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 82 mi | 1 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 Columbia
21 of the 37 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 197 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 31 of 99 vehicle inspections (31.3%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 16 of 197 driver inspections (8.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adcock TransportManheim, PA · USDOT 540755 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
| Marcos Auto Transport IncManheim, PA · USDOT 1794491 | 28 | 1 of 8 | 0 of 28 |
| Mjcar Transportation LLCLancaster, PA · USDOT 4380844 | 22 | 4 of 11 | 2 of 22 |
| Liberty Auto Transport LLCLancaster, PA · USDOT 3475952 | 15 | 6 of 9 | 8 of 15 |
| 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Lancaster County
Columbia is in Lancaster County, PA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,790 people a year leaving Lancaster County for another state, most often for Florida (about 1,611), Virginia (about 887) and New York (about 581), while about 7,608 (±1,007) 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 Columbia and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Columbia streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 1 carrier 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 Columbia: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Columbia, PA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Columbia itself, and 36 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Mountville, Lancaster, Manheim, York, Elizabethtown and nearby). All 37 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 Columbia?
By reported fleet, Adcock Transport in Manheim, PA, with 85 trucks on its filing (USDOT 540755). 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 Columbia?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Columbia to New York City, NY is about 162 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 Columbia?
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 Columbia done at roadside inspections?
21 of the 37 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 197 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 31 of 99 vehicle inspections (31.3%), 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.