Car Shipping Companies in Wilkes Barre, PA
2 auto transporters are registered in Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Wilkes Barre
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 15
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 14
- of 17 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 43 trucks
- Xpress Auto Transport Inc, Long Pond
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Wilkes Barre and 15 more work within 30 miles; 14 of the 17 can haul across state lines. 12 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Xpress Auto Transport Inc's 43 trucks. Most people leaving Luzerne County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Wilkes Barre
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Avenue Auto Transport LLC
282 Carey Ave, PA 18702
- USDOT
- 3709710
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 2
Ovaloy Car Hauler LLC
96 Old River Rd, PA 18702
- USDOT
- 4443255
- MC number
- MC1752978
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Wilkes Barre
Nearest first, from Avaco, Moosic, Mountain Top, Gouldsboro and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | T J Thomas Autohauling | Avaco, PA | 1801345 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Motor Way Auto Transport Inc | Moosic, PA | 2164025 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Ms Auto Transport LLC | Mountain Top, PA | 2805188 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Hussaria Auto Transport LLC | Gouldsboro, PA | 3008990 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Rusty's Auto Transport LLC | Scranton, PA | 3428851 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Easyfast Auto Transport LLC | Scranton, PA | 7660723 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | C & M Auto Transport LLC | Dickson City, PA | 4095693 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Xpress Auto Transport Inc | Long Pond, PA | 3878126 | 43 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Genesis Auto Transport LLC | Tobyhanna, PA | 2801292 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Bird Auto Transport LLC | Long Pond, PA | 2504509 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | 212 Auto Transportation LLC | Hazleton, PA | 4278222 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | K Auto Transport LLC | Lake Ariel, PA | 4287619 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Pepson Auto Transport Inc | Jermyn, PA | 3271938 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Anderson Auto Transport LLC | Berwick, PA | 4076360 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | JBR Auto Transport LLC | McAdoo, PA | 3705456 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Wilkes Barre: the main lanes
Distances from Wilkes Barre to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Wilkes Barre to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 114 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,743 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 717 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,510 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,578 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 204 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,280 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 109 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 Wilkes Barre
12 of the 17 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 54 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 21 of 32 vehicle inspections (65.6%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 54 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212 Auto Transportation LLCHazleton, PA · USDOT 4278222 | 15 | 11 of 13 | 6 of 15 |
| Xpress Auto Transport IncLong Pond, PA · USDOT 3878126 | 14 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 14 |
| JBR Auto Transport LLCMcAdoo, PA · USDOT 3705456 | 4 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 4 |
| K Auto Transport LLCLake Ariel, PA · USDOT 4287619 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Hussaria Auto Transport LLCGouldsboro, PA · USDOT 3008990 | 3 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Anderson Auto Transport LLCBerwick, PA · USDOT 4076360 | 3 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Luzerne County
Wilkes Barre is in Luzerne County, PA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,176 people a year leaving Luzerne County for another state, most often for Florida (about 1,463), Texas (about 310) and New York (about 302), while about 7,356 (±1,064) 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 Wilkes Barre and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Wilkes Barre, PA?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Wilkes Barre itself, and 15 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Avaco, Moosic, Mountain Top, Gouldsboro, Scranton 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 Wilkes Barre?
By reported fleet, Xpress Auto Transport Inc in Long Pond, PA, with 43 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3878126). 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 Wilkes Barre?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Wilkes Barre to New York City, NY is about 114 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 Wilkes Barre?
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 Wilkes Barre done at roadside inspections?
12 of the 17 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 54 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 21 of 32 vehicle inspections (65.6%), 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.