Car Shipping Companies in Lancaster, SC
1 auto transporter is registered in Lancaster with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 18 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 Lancaster to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lancaster
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 16
- of 19 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Tat Auto Trans Inc, Rock Hill
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Lancaster and 18 more work within 30 miles; 16 of the 19 can haul across state lines. 7 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Tat Auto Trans Inc's 5 trucks. Most people leaving Lancaster County for another state go to North Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Lancaster
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Car Auto Transport LLC
423 Rocky River Rd White Office Building, SC 29720
- USDOT
- 4449713
- MC number
- MC1753293
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lancaster
Nearest first, from Waxhaw, Monroe, Rock Hill, Fort Mill and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mi | Sam Auto Transporter LLC | Waxhaw, NC | 3705751 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Polcar Transport LLC | Waxhaw, NC | 2352477 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | East Coast Auto Transport and Hauling LLC | Monroe, NC | 1625076 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Tat Auto Trans Inc | Rock Hill, SC | 2802398 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Asap Auto Movers LLC | Rock Hill, SC | 1531757 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 18 mi | American Car Transport LLC | Fort Mill, SC | 3957352 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Ricketts Auto Transport LLC | Fort Mill, SC | 4414248 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | A Plus Car Carriers Inc | Charlotte, NC | 1321573 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Falcon Auto Carrier LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3223411 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Mila Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 4576738 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Southeast Auto Shipping LLC | Charlotte, NC | 4568696 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Matthews Auto Carriers | Matthews, NC | 3409043 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Banks Auto Transport | Blackstock, SC | 3395396 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Preferred Auto Transport LLC | Charlotte, NC | 2109013 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Superior Auto Transport LLC | Indian Trail, NC | 3148072 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | G & T Auto Transport LLC | Indian Trail, NC | 3032187 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Transporting Vehicles | Indian Trail, NC | 3783392 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Auto Hauling LP | Indian Trail, NC | 2301326 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lancaster: the main lanes
Distances from Lancaster to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lancaster to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 644 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,479 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 720 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,086 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,073 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 411 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 724 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 551 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 Lancaster
7 of the 19 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 41 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 28 vehicle inspections (35.7%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 6 of 41 driver inspections (14.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tat Auto Trans IncRock Hill, SC · USDOT 2802398 | 17 | 4 of 10 | 2 of 17 |
| Matthews Auto CarriersMatthews, NC · USDOT 3409043 | 10 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 10 |
| Falcon Auto Carrier LLCCharlotte, NC · USDOT 3223411 | 5 | 0 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| G & T Auto Transport LLCIndian Trail, NC · USDOT 3032187 | 3 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Ricketts Auto Transport LLCFort Mill, SC · USDOT 4414248 | 3 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Preferred Auto Transport LLCCharlotte, NC · USDOT 2109013 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Lancaster County
Lancaster is in Lancaster County, SC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,959 people a year leaving Lancaster County for another state, most often for North Carolina (about 1,147), Texas (about 199) and Illinois (about 102), while about 4,687 (±1,264) 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 Lancaster and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lancaster 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 Lancaster: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lancaster, SC?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Lancaster itself, and 18 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Waxhaw, Monroe, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Charlotte and nearby). All 19 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 Lancaster?
By reported fleet, Tat Auto Trans Inc in Rock Hill, SC, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2802398). 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 Lancaster?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lancaster to New York City, NY is about 644 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 Lancaster?
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 Lancaster done at roadside inspections?
7 of the 19 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 41 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 10 of 28 vehicle inspections (35.7%), 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.