Car Shipping Companies in Bluffton, SC
1 auto transporter is registered in Bluffton with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 12 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 Bluffton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Bluffton
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 13 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Inland Vehicle Transport LLC, Pooler
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Bluffton and 12 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 13 can haul across state lines. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Inland Vehicle Transport LLC's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Beaufort County for another state go to California (Census).
Auto transporters based in Bluffton
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Dean Bless Auto Transportation LLC
311 East Ave, SC 29910
- USDOT
- 4277705
- MC number
- MC1662331
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Bluffton
Nearest first, from Beaufort, Savannah, Port Wentworth, Ridgeland and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | Express Auto Transport LLC | Beaufort, SC | 2522717 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Coastal Auto Transporter Inc | Savannah, GA | 1661257 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | J&F Auto Hauling LLC | Port Wentworth, GA | 4489723 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Harry Auto Transport LLC | Savannah, GA | 4548322 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Richey's on Time Car Hauling LLC | Ridgeland, SC | 2511406 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Ingram Auto Transport LLC | Savannah, GA | 3230506 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | La Express Auto Transporters LLC | Savannah, GA | 1719359 | 2 trucks | Within GA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Inland Vehicle Transport LLC | Pooler, GA | 1691386 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | South Georgia Auto Transport | Pooler, GA | 2901579 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Ambidex Auto Transport LLC | Savannah, GA | 1828380 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Safeco Auto Transport LLC | Guyton, GA | 4388496 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Safeco Auto Transport LLC | Guyton, GA | 4383241 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Bluffton: the main lanes
Distances from Bluffton to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Bluffton to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 816 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,510 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 890 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,080 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,018 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 594 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 521 mi | 9 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 726 mi | 2 days | — |
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 Bluffton
3 of the 13 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 7 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspection (0.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 7 driver inspections (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Bless Auto Transportation LLCBluffton, SC · USDOT 4277705 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Express Auto Transport LLCBeaufort, SC · USDOT 2522717 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Coastal Auto Transporter IncSavannah, GA · USDOT 1661257 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Beaufort County
Bluffton is in Beaufort County, SC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,915 people a year leaving Beaufort County for another state, most often for California (about 2,028), North Carolina (about 1,639) and Florida (about 1,405), while about 10,948 (±1,148) 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 Bluffton and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Bluffton streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 1 carrier 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 South Carolina
90 listed auto transporters are based in South Carolina; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Bluffton: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Bluffton, SC?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Bluffton itself, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Beaufort, Savannah, Port Wentworth, Ridgeland, Pooler and nearby). All 13 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 Bluffton?
By reported fleet, Inland Vehicle Transport LLC in Pooler, GA, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1691386). 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 Bluffton?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Bluffton to New York City, NY is about 816 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 Bluffton?
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 Bluffton done at roadside inspections?
3 of the 13 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 7 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspections (0.0%), 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.