Car Shipping Companies in Johnston, RI
2 auto transporters are registered in Johnston with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 37 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 Johnston to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Johnston
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 37
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 34
- of 39 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 42 trucks
- Sterry Street Auto Transportation, Pawtucket
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Johnston and 37 more work within 30 miles; 34 of the 39 can haul across state lines. 24 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Sterry Street Auto Transportation's 42 trucks. Most people leaving Providence County for another state go to Massachusetts (Census).
Auto transporters based in Johnston
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Orion Auto Transport Inc
486 George Waterman Rd, RI 02919
- USDOT
- 2501856
- MC number
- MC867147
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 2
Estrada Auto Transport Inc
41 Hunter Ave, RI 02919
- USDOT
- 2395797
- MC number
- MC825088
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Johnston
Nearest first, from Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, Warwick and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Flores Auto Transportation | Providence, RI | 2033927 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | 401 Auto Transport LLC | Providence, RI | 2535497 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | CG Auto Transport LLC | Providence, RI | 4404033 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Ocean State Auto Transport | Cranston, RI | 3345276 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Sterry Street Auto Transportation | Pawtucket, RI | 445562 | 42 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | Sterry Street Auto Transportation | Pawtucket, RI | 4187179 | 12 trucks | Within RI | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Puntual Auto Transportation and Towing Inc | Pawtucket, RI | 1361303 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 7 mi | Coastal Auto Transport | Pawtucket, RI | 713579 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Ix Islands Auto Transport | Pawtucket, RI | 4332414 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Auto Transport | Warwick, RI | 3065677 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | New England Auto Transportation LLC | Rumford, RI | 3548311 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Leo's Auto Movers LLC | Coventry, RI | 2978478 | 1 truck | Within RI | Not rated |
| 11 mi | CJC Auto Transport | Chepachet, RI | 2938496 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Phoenix Car Hauling LLC | Attleboro, MA | 3599522 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | A N C Ontime Auto Transport and Services LLC | Attleboro, MA | 3081465 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | F1 Auto Transport Inc | Blackstone, MA | 2871926 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Strongarm Autohauling Inc | Sterling, CT | 3905030 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | New England Auto Haulers Inc | Fall River, MA | 4538803 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | J&J Auto Transportation & Towing | Taunton, MA | 2857065 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Giovany and Family Auto Transport LLC | Whitinsville, MA | 4102948 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Family Auto Transport LLC | Plainfield, CT | 2466901 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Brito Auto Transport LLC | Plainfield, CT | 3208792 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Superior Auto Transport Inc | Milford, MA | 2827837 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Og Auto Transport Inc | Milford, MA | 4189052 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Insight Auto Transportation Inc | Webster, MA | 3161349 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | MJM Car Transport Inc | Milford, MA | 3921863 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | VIP Auto Carrier Inc | Millis, MA | 3345112 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | RR Car Hauler Inc | Middletown, RI | 5658454 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | EZ Auto Transport Inc | Holliston, MA | 4572685 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Marathon Auto Transportation LLC | East Taunton, MA | 4145917 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | 1st Choice Auto Transport Inc | Westport, MA | 871306 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | JBS Auto Transport Inc | Stoughton, MA | 2878181 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | JDL Vehicle Transport Inc | Stoughton, MA | 2949981 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | WW Auto Transportation LLC | Bridgewater, MA | 4333889 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | JB Auto Transport Inc | Ashland, MA | 3840018 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | S and S Auto Transport LLC | Norwood, MA | 2087351 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | SSK Auto Transport | Norwood, MA | 2297408 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Johnston: the main lanes
Distances from Johnston to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Johnston to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 175 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,996 mi | 7 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 965 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,768 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,827 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 413 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,416 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 268 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 Johnston
24 of the 39 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 120 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 20 of 76 vehicle inspections (26.3%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 13 of 120 driver inspections (10.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterry Street Auto TransportationPawtucket, RI · USDOT 445562 | 36 | 1 of 30 | 0 of 36 |
| JDL Vehicle Transport IncStoughton, MA · USDOT 2949981 | 10 | 2 of 4 | 4 of 10 |
| JB Auto Transport IncAshland, MA · USDOT 3840018 | 9 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 9 |
| F1 Auto Transport IncBlackstone, MA · USDOT 2871926 | 7 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 7 |
| VIP Auto Carrier IncMillis, MA · USDOT 3345112 | 7 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 7 |
| MJM Car Transport IncMilford, MA · USDOT 3921863 | 7 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Providence County
Johnston is in Providence County, RI. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 16,045 people a year leaving Providence County for another state, most often for Massachusetts (about 5,738), Florida (about 1,511) and California (about 934), while about 19,234 (±1,508) 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 Johnston and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Johnston 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 Rhode Island
16 listed auto transporters are based in Rhode Island; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Johnston: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Johnston, RI?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Johnston itself, and 37 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, Warwick, Rumford and nearby). All 39 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 Johnston?
By reported fleet, Sterry Street Auto Transportation in Pawtucket, RI, with 42 trucks on its filing (USDOT 445562). 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 Johnston?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Johnston to New York City, NY is about 175 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 Johnston?
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 Johnston done at roadside inspections?
24 of the 39 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 120 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 20 of 76 vehicle inspections (26.3%), 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.