Car Shipping Companies in Columbia, SC
9 auto transporters are registered in Columbia with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 13 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 Columbia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Columbia
- 9
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 13
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- of 22 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Broke Car Hauler & Automotive LLC, Lexington
In short
9 auto transporters are registered in Columbia and 13 more work within 30 miles; 13 of the 22 can haul across state lines. 11 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Broke Car Hauler & Automotive LLC's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Richland County for another state go to North Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Columbia
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
AAA 1 Way Transport
Legal name: Auto Carrier
305 Brook Hollow Dr, SC 29229
- USDOT
- 2835331
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
T & T Auto Transport LLC
301 Bowling Ave, SC 29203
- USDOT
- 2584766
- MC number
- MC905629
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 3
1974
Legal name: Glover Auto Transport Service LLC
1861 Neptune Dr, SC 29209
- USDOT
- 3040531
- MC number
- MC44364
- Fleet
- 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 4
A USA Car Hauler LLC
7502 Hunt Club Rd Apt 22D, SC 29223
- USDOT
- 4544356
- MC number
- MC1803872
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 5
Gentle Touch Auto Transport LLC
3 Copperhill Court, SC 29229
- USDOT
- 4021297
- MC number
- MC1516836
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 6
Exodus Auto Transport
Legal name: Exodus Auto Transport LLC
9440 Two Notch Rd Suite A, SC 29223
- USDOT
- 3637153
- MC number
- MC1248418
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
- 7
Affirmative Auto Transportation LLC
6 Chicksaw Court, SC 29229
- USDOT
- 1266525
- MC number
- MC494974
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2004
- 8
C & B Auto Logistics LLC
8200 Bayfield Rd, SC 29223
- USDOT
- 2167481
- MC number
- MC753288
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2011
- 9
Gemini Auto Transport LLC
104 Sandy Lake Road, SC 29229
- USDOT
- 3513495
- MC number
- MC1163764
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Columbia
Nearest first, from Elgin, Lugoff, Hopkins, Irmo and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Corbitt Auto Transport Inc | Elgin, SC | 1399041 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Premier Auto Transport LLC | Elgin, SC | 4400237 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Myers Car Hauling | Lugoff, SC | 1379922 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Days Car Hauling LLC | Hopkins, SC | 2486688 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Cola Car Carriers LLC | Irmo, SC | 4242781 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | McDaniel Auto Transport LLC | Winnsboro, SC | 4508201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Broke Car Hauler & Automotive LLC | Lexington, SC | 2197475 | 3 trucks | Within SC | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Jason C Mathias | Lexington, SC | 502740 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Columbia Auto Transport LLC | Lexington, SC | 4547097 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Auto Haulin' | Lexington, SC | 1482848 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Select Auto Transport | Lexington, SC | 3850143 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Roadrunner Auto Transport | Lexington, SC | 4282685 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Westberrys Auto Transport | Saint Matthews, SC | 2507288 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Columbia: the main lanes
Distances from Columbia to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Columbia to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 703 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,470 mi | 5 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 757 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,064 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,047 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 461 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 673 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 599 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 Columbia
11 of the 22 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 66 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 29 vehicle inspections (31.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 66 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974Columbia, SC · USDOT 3040531 | 36 | 3 of 12 | 1 of 36 |
| Gentle Touch Auto Transport LLCColumbia, SC · USDOT 4021297 | 8 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 8 |
| Exodus Auto TransportColumbia, SC · USDOT 3637153 | 6 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 6 |
| Premier Auto Transport LLCElgin, SC · USDOT 4400237 | 4 | 1 of 3 | 4 of 4 |
| T & T Auto Transport LLCColumbia, SC · USDOT 2584766 | 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| C & B Auto Logistics LLCColumbia, SC · USDOT 2167481 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Richland County
Columbia is in Richland County, SC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 16,801 people a year leaving Richland County for another state, most often for North Carolina (about 3,039), Texas (about 2,466) and Georgia (about 2,080), while about 28,504 (±2,424) 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 Columbia and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Columbia streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 9 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 Columbia: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Columbia, SC?
9 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Columbia itself, and 13 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Elgin, Lugoff, Hopkins, Irmo, Winnsboro and nearby). All 22 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 Columbia?
By reported fleet, Broke Car Hauler & Automotive LLC in Lexington, SC, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2197475). 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 Columbia?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Columbia to New York City, NY is about 703 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 Columbia?
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 Columbia done at roadside inspections?
11 of the 22 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 66 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 29 vehicle inspections (31.0%), 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.