Car Shipping Companies in Charleston, SC
3 auto transporters are registered in Charleston with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 9 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 Charleston to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Charleston
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 9
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 12 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 12 trucks
- Beta Auto Transport LLC, North Charleston
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Charleston and 9 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 12 can haul across state lines. 4 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Beta Auto Transport LLC's 12 trucks. Most people leaving Charleston County for another state go to North Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Charleston
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Heyward Auto Haul LLC
2183 Rosebush Ln, SC 29412
- USDOT
- 3931808
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
- 2
National Car Transporter LLC
1603 Carterett Ave, SC 29407
- USDOT
- 3985934
- MC number
- MC1493880
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
- 3
USA Car Transporter LLC
1603 Carterett Ave, SC 29407
- USDOT
- 4204547
- MC number
- MC1622632
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Charleston
Nearest first, from North Charleston, Summerville, Moncks Corner and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | Beta Auto Transport LLC | North Charleston, SC | 4333977 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 15 mi | Smalls Auto Transport LLC | Summerville, SC | 2847357 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Meg Auto Transport | Summerville, SC | 1429224 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 21 mi | BWJ Trucking | Summerville, SC | 3085900 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Pa-Walker Car Transportation LLC | Summerville, SC | 3447178 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 26 mi | All South Auto Transport LLC | Moncks Corner, SC | 1443867 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Charleston Auto Transport LLC | Moncks Corner, SC | 1679042 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | TTP Car Hauler | Moncks Corner, SC | 4350742 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 26 mi | All Around Auto Transport LLC | Moncks Corner, SC | 3508177 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Charleston: the main lanes
Distances from Charleston to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Charleston to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 745 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,558 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 881 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,137 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,085 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 527 mi | 10 hr | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 565 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 656 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 Charleston
4 of the 12 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 119 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 50 of 81 vehicle inspections (61.7%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 61 of 119 driver inspections (51.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta Auto Transport LLCNorth Charleston, SC · USDOT 4333977 | 113 | 50 of 81 | 61 of 113 |
| National Car Transporter LLCCharleston, SC · USDOT 3985934 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
| Charleston Auto Transport LLCMoncks Corner, SC · USDOT 1679042 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Smalls Auto Transport LLCSummerville, SC · USDOT 2847357 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Charleston County
Charleston is in Charleston County, SC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 14,868 people a year leaving Charleston County for another state, most often for North Carolina (about 2,534), Georgia (about 1,685) and Florida (about 1,595), while about 15,525 (±1,276) 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 Charleston and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Charleston streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 3 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 South Carolina
90 listed auto transporters are based in South Carolina; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Charleston: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Charleston, SC?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Charleston itself, and 9 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (North Charleston, Summerville, Moncks Corner and nearby). All 12 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 Charleston?
By reported fleet, Beta Auto Transport LLC in North Charleston, SC, with 12 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4333977). 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 Charleston?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Charleston to New York City, NY is about 745 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 Charleston?
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 Charleston done at roadside inspections?
4 of the 12 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 119 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 50 of 81 vehicle inspections (61.7%), 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.