Car Shipping Companies in New Kensington, PA
No auto transporter is registered in New Kensington itself on the federal register, but 9 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Gibsonia, Export, Pittsburgh 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 New Kensington to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in New Kensington
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 9
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 9 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 77 trucks
- Rafael Auto Transport LLC, Oakdale
In short
No auto transporter is registered in New Kensington itself, but 9 work within 30 miles; 7 can haul across state lines. 6 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Rafael Auto Transport LLC's 77 trucks. Most people leaving Westmoreland County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of New Kensington
These are the carriers that serve a New Kensington pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Gibsonia, Export, Pittsburgh, Clairton and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Ua Auto Transport LLC | Gibsonia, PA | 3955163 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Steel City Auto Transport LLC | Export, PA | 3205191 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Express Auto Hauling | Pittsburgh, PA | 2201620 | 2 trucks | Within PA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Loyal Auto Transport LLC | Pittsburgh, PA | 4515177 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Penn West Auto Transport | Pittsburgh, PA | 4260455 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Safe Auto Transport | Pittsburgh, PA | 3240984 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Animals Towing | Clairton, PA | 3350429 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Rafael Auto Transport LLC | Oakdale, PA | 3677616 | 77 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Rubino Auto Transport Inc | Aliquippa, PA | 3513672 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of New Kensington: the main lanes
Distances from New Kensington to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From New Kensington to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 351 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,501 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 488 mi | 9 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,265 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,344 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 216 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,193 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 287 mi | 5 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 New Kensington
6 of the 9 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 57 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 24 vehicle inspections (20.8%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 57 driver inspections (7.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Auto Transport LLCOakdale, PA · USDOT 3677616 | 38 | 3 of 14 | 3 of 38 |
| Rubino Auto Transport IncAliquippa, PA · USDOT 3513672 | 9 | 2 of 7 | 1 of 9 |
| Ua Auto Transport LLCGibsonia, PA · USDOT 3955163 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Steel City Auto Transport LLCExport, PA · USDOT 3205191 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
| Penn West Auto TransportPittsburgh, PA · USDOT 4260455 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Safe Auto TransportPittsburgh, PA · USDOT 3240984 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Westmoreland County
New Kensington is in Westmoreland County, PA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,046 people a year leaving Westmoreland County for another state, most often for Florida (about 1,213), Ohio (about 520) and South Carolina (about 441), while about 2,833 (±474) 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 New Kensington and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow New Kensington 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 Pennsylvania
195 listed auto transporters are based in Pennsylvania; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in New Kensington: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in New Kensington, PA?
None is registered in New Kensington itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 9 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Gibsonia, Export, Pittsburgh, Clairton, Oakdale 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 New Kensington?
By reported fleet, Rafael Auto Transport LLC in Oakdale, PA, with 77 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3677616). 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 New Kensington?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (New Kensington to New York City, NY is about 351 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 New Kensington?
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 New Kensington done at roadside inspections?
6 of the 9 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 57 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 24 vehicle inspections (20.8%), 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.