Car Shipping Companies in Elgin, SC
2 auto transporters are registered in Elgin with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 14 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 Elgin to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Elgin
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 14
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 16 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- Cola Car Carriers LLC, Irmo
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Elgin and 14 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 16 can haul across state lines. 10 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Cola Car Carriers LLC's 2 trucks. Most people leaving Kershaw County for another state go to North Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Elgin
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Corbitt Auto Transport Inc
904 Tookie Doo Lane, SC 29045
- USDOT
- 1399041
- MC number
- MC534781
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
- 2
Premier Auto Transport LLC
63 Riding Ridge Rd, SC 29045
- USDOT
- 4400237
- MC number
- MC1727174
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Elgin
Nearest first, from Columbia, Lugoff, Hopkins, Winnsboro and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | AAA 1 Way Transport | Columbia, SC | 2835331 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Gentle Touch Auto Transport LLC | Columbia, SC | 4021297 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Myers Car Hauling | Lugoff, SC | 1379922 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Affirmative Auto Transportation LLC | Columbia, SC | 1266525 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Gemini Auto Transport LLC | Columbia, SC | 3513495 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | A USA Car Hauler LLC | Columbia, SC | 4544356 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Exodus Auto Transport | Columbia, SC | 3637153 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | C & B Auto Logistics LLC | Columbia, SC | 2167481 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | T & T Auto Transport LLC | Columbia, SC | 2584766 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | 1974 | Columbia, SC | 3040531 | 1 drivers | Within SC | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Days Car Hauling LLC | Hopkins, SC | 2486688 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | McDaniel Auto Transport LLC | Winnsboro, SC | 4508201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Cola Car Carriers LLC | Irmo, SC | 4242781 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Banks Auto Transport | Blackstock, SC | 3395396 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Elgin: the main lanes
Distances from Elgin to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Elgin to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 682 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,483 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 755 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,079 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,056 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 451 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 679 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 589 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 Elgin
10 of the 16 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 65 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 28 vehicle inspections (28.6%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 65 driver inspections (15.4%, 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 Kershaw County
Elgin is in Kershaw County, SC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,049 people a year leaving Kershaw County for another state, most often for North Carolina (about 438), Tennessee (about 101) and Oklahoma (about 69), while about 1,201 (±394) 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 Elgin and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Elgin 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 South Carolina
90 listed auto transporters are based in South Carolina; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Elgin: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Elgin, SC?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Elgin itself, and 14 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Columbia, Lugoff, Hopkins, Winnsboro, Irmo and nearby). All 16 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 Elgin?
By reported fleet, Cola Car Carriers LLC in Irmo, SC, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4242781). 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 Elgin?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Elgin to New York City, NY is about 682 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 Elgin?
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 Elgin done at roadside inspections?
10 of the 16 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 65 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 8 of 28 vehicle inspections (28.6%), 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.