Car Shipping Companies in Reading, PA
7 auto transporters are registered in Reading with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 29 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 Reading to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Reading
- 7
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 29
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 30
- of 36 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 85 trucks
- Adcock Transport, Manheim
In short
7 auto transporters are registered in Reading and 29 more work within 30 miles; 30 of the 36 can haul across state lines. 25 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Adcock Transport's 85 trucks. Most people leaving Berks County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Reading
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
K&D Auto Transport LLC
1212 Eckert Ave, PA 19602
- USDOT
- 4236003
- MC number
- MC1639592
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 2
Absolute Auto Transport and Towing LLC
45 Sycamore Drive, PA 19606
- USDOT
- 2311774
- MC number
- MC789215
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2012
- 3
4 Corners Auto Transport LLC
929 Neversink St, PA 19606
- USDOT
- 4550429
- MC number
- MC1808454
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 4
J&J Auto Transportation LLC
913 Meade St, PA 19611
- USDOT
- 3739484
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
- 5
Prestige Auto Hauling LLC
7 Pinehurst Court, PA 19607
- USDOT
- 4123735
- MC number
- MC1577703
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 6
Santana Auto Transports LLC
828 Green St Fl 2, PA 19601
- USDOT
- 4563775
- MC number
- MC1814357
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 7
Wari Auto Logistics LLC
173 W Oley St Rear Rear, PA 19601
- USDOT
- 4565856
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Reading
Nearest first, from West Lawn, Temple, Leesport, Morgantown and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Phoenix Auto Transport LLC | West Lawn, PA | 4172551 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Avs AA Auto Transport Incorporated | Temple, PA | 1994629 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Williams Classic Auto Transport | Leesport, PA | 838988 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Jemms Auto Transport LLC | Morgantown, PA | 3105912 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Fcat | Bernville, PA | 1865236 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Iron Mountain Auto Transport LLC | Leola, PA | 1456925 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Tedd Wolf Auto Transport LLC | Perkiomenville, PA | 672359 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Case Auto Transportation LLC | East Greenville, PA | 2430700 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | J L & Son Auto Transport | Lebanon, PA | 805776 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | RPM Auto Transportion | Pomeroy, PA | 3031643 | 2 trucks | Within PA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Car Hauler | Lebanon, PA | 4219840 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | J Dively Auto Transport LLC | Lebanon, PA | 3296711 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | M&M Auto Transportation LLC | Lebanon, PA | 3925724 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Liberty Auto Transport LLC | Lancaster, PA | 3475952 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Espola's Auto Transport LLC | Paradise, PA | 3127068 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Adcock Transport | Manheim, PA | 540755 | 85 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 28 mi | Marcos Auto Transport Inc | Manheim, PA | 1794491 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Prestige Auto Transport LLC | Manheim, PA | 1197682 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 28 mi | Crossroad Auto Transport LLC | Manheim, PA | 2586497 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Abm Auto Transport LLC | Lancaster, PA | 2392427 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Amb Auto Transport LLC | Lancaster, PA | 3843487 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | S & Y Auto Transport LLC | Allentown, PA | 3206673 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Ms Car Hauler LLC | Manheim, PA | 4500900 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Ram Auto Transportation LLC | Harleysville, PA | 2950576 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Matcar Auto Transport LLC | Telford, PA | 1352833 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Miracle Auto Transport Corp | Lancaster, PA | 1365638 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Mjcar Transportation LLC | Lancaster, PA | 4380844 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | JF Car Transportation LLC | Lancaster, PA | 3868234 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Rely on Us Auto Transport LLC | Minersville, PA | 4265195 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Reading: the main lanes
Distances from Reading to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Reading to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 122 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,735 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 720 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,476 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,534 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 135 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,208 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 57 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 Reading
25 of the 36 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 194 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 30 of 95 vehicle inspections (31.6%), about the same as the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 24 of 194 driver inspections (12.4%, 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 |
| S & Y Auto Transport LLCAllentown, PA · USDOT 3206673 | 9 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 9 |
| Espola's Auto Transport LLCParadise, PA · USDOT 3127068 | 7 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Berks County
Reading is in Berks County, PA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,874 people a year leaving Berks County for another state, most often for Florida (about 1,749), North Carolina (about 354) and Ohio (about 288), while about 5,517 (±830) 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 Reading and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Reading streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 7 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 Reading: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Reading, PA?
7 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Reading itself, and 29 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (West Lawn, Temple, Leesport, Morgantown, Bernville and nearby). All 36 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 Reading?
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 Reading?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Reading to New York City, NY is about 122 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 Reading?
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 Reading done at roadside inspections?
25 of the 36 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 194 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 30 of 95 vehicle inspections (31.6%), 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.