Car Shipping Companies in Hopkins, SC
1 auto transporter is registered in Hopkins with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 22 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 Hopkins to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Hopkins
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 22
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- of 23 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Broke Car Hauler & Automotive LLC, Lexington
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Hopkins and 22 more work within 30 miles; 13 of the 23 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 Hopkins
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Days Car Hauling LLC
122 Appleton Corner Way, SC 29061
- USDOT
- 2486688
- MC number
- MC860975
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2014
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Hopkins
Nearest first, from Columbia, Saint Matthews, Elgin, Lugoff and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | 1974 | Columbia, SC | 3040531 | 1 drivers | Within SC | Not rated |
| 14 mi | A USA Car Hauler LLC | Columbia, SC | 4544356 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Exodus Auto Transport | Columbia, SC | 3637153 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | C & B Auto Logistics LLC | Columbia, SC | 2167481 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Westberrys Auto Transport | Saint Matthews, SC | 2507288 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 17 mi | AAA 1 Way Transport | Columbia, SC | 2835331 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Gentle Touch Auto Transport LLC | Columbia, SC | 4021297 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Affirmative Auto Transportation LLC | Columbia, SC | 1266525 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Gemini Auto Transport LLC | Columbia, SC | 3513495 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | T & T Auto Transport LLC | Columbia, SC | 2584766 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Corbitt Auto Transport Inc | Elgin, SC | 1399041 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Premier Auto Transport LLC | Elgin, SC | 4400237 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Myers Car Hauling | Lugoff, SC | 1379922 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Broke Car Hauler & Automotive LLC | Lexington, SC | 2197475 | 3 trucks | Within SC | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Jason C Mathias | Lexington, SC | 502740 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Columbia Auto Transport LLC | Lexington, SC | 4547097 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Auto Haulin' | Lexington, SC | 1482848 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Select Auto Transport | Lexington, SC | 3850143 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Roadrunner Auto Transport | Lexington, SC | 4282685 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Changinglanes Auto Logistics LLC | Orangeburg, SC | 6654745 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Cola Car Carriers LLC | Irmo, SC | 4242781 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Kennerly Auto Transport LLC | Orangeburg, SC | 2368269 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Hopkins: the main lanes
Distances from Hopkins to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Hopkins to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 702 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,484 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 773 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,076 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,047 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 472 mi | 9 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 656 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 610 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 Hopkins
11 of the 23 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
Hopkins 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 Hopkins and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Hopkins 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 Hopkins: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Hopkins, SC?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Hopkins itself, and 22 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Columbia, Saint Matthews, Elgin, Lugoff, Lexington and nearby). All 23 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 Hopkins?
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 Hopkins?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Hopkins to New York City, NY is about 702 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 Hopkins?
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 Hopkins done at roadside inspections?
11 of the 23 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.