Car Shipping Companies in Pittsburgh, PA
4 auto transporters are registered in Pittsburgh with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 6 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 Pittsburgh to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Pittsburgh
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 10 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 77 trucks
- Rafael Auto Transport LLC, Oakdale
In short
4 auto transporters are registered in Pittsburgh and 6 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 10 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 Allegheny County for another state go to Ohio (Census).
Auto transporters based in Pittsburgh
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Safe Auto Transport
PA 15220
- USDOT
- 3240984
- MC number
- MC1017955
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Express Auto Hauling
PA 15218
- USDOT
- 2201620
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2011
- 3
Loyal Auto Transport LLC
239 4Th Ave Ste 1401, PA 15222
- USDOT
- 4515177
- MC number
- MC1788159
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 4
Penn West Auto Transport
Legal name: Penn West Logistics
75 Pius St, PA 15203
- USDOT
- 4260455
- MC number
- MC1652872
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Pittsburgh
Nearest first, from Clairton, Oakdale, Gibsonia, Export and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Animals Towing | Clairton, PA | 3350429 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Rafael Auto Transport LLC | Oakdale, PA | 3677616 | 77 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Ua Auto Transport LLC | Gibsonia, PA | 3955163 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Steel City Auto Transport LLC | Export, PA | 3205191 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Rubino Auto Transport Inc | Aliquippa, PA | 3513672 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | New Beginning Auto Transport LLC | Washington, PA | 4540791 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Pittsburgh: the main lanes
Distances from Pittsburgh to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Pittsburgh to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 368 mi | 7 hr | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,487 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 476 mi | 9 hr | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,246 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,326 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 222 mi | 4 hr | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,180 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 300 mi | 5 hr | Priced route → |
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 Pittsburgh
6 of the 10 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 Allegheny County
Pittsburgh is in Allegheny County, PA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 29,028 people a year leaving Allegheny County for another state, most often for Ohio (about 4,000), California (about 3,015) and Texas (about 2,972), while about 27,797 (±1,585) 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 Pittsburgh and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Pittsburgh streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 4 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 Pittsburgh: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Pittsburgh, PA?
4 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Pittsburgh itself, and 6 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Clairton, Oakdale, Gibsonia, Export, Aliquippa and nearby). All 10 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 Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Pittsburgh to New York City, NY is about 368 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 Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh done at roadside inspections?
6 of the 10 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.