Car Shipping Companies in Lexington, SC
6 auto transporters are registered in Lexington with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 12 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 Lexington to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lexington
- 6
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 18 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Broke Car Hauler & Automotive LLC, Lexington
In short
6 auto transporters are registered in Lexington and 12 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 18 can haul across state lines. 10 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 Lexington County for another state go to Georgia (Census).
Auto transporters based in Lexington
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Broke Car Hauler & Automotive LLC
SC 29073
- USDOT
- 2197475
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2011
- 2
Jason C Mathias
Legal name: A&E Auto Transport LLC
356 Bridleridge Road, SC 29073
- USDOT
- 502740
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1992
- 3
Columbia Auto Transport LLC
625 Muddy Springs Rd, SC 29073
- USDOT
- 4547097
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 4
Auto Haulin'
SC 29073
- USDOT
- 1482848
- MC number
- MC559302
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2006
- 5
Select Auto Transport
Legal name: Fair Wholesale LLC
219 Two Notch Rd Suite D, SC 29073
- USDOT
- 3850143
- MC number
- MC1403091
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
- 6
Roadrunner Auto Transport
723 Tallaran Rd, SC 29073
- USDOT
- 4282685
- MC number
- MC1665067
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lexington
Nearest first, from Irmo, Columbia, Hopkins, Orangeburg and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 mi | Cola Car Carriers LLC | Irmo, SC | 4242781 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | 1974 | Columbia, SC | 3040531 | 1 drivers | Within SC | Not rated |
| 19 mi | T & T Auto Transport LLC | Columbia, SC | 2584766 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Days Car Hauling LLC | Hopkins, SC | 2486688 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | A USA Car Hauler LLC | Columbia, SC | 4544356 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Exodus Auto Transport | Columbia, SC | 3637153 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | C & B Auto Logistics LLC | Columbia, SC | 2167481 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | AAA 1 Way Transport | Columbia, SC | 2835331 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Gentle Touch Auto Transport LLC | Columbia, SC | 4021297 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Affirmative Auto Transportation LLC | Columbia, SC | 1266525 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Gemini Auto Transport LLC | Columbia, SC | 3513495 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Changinglanes Auto Logistics LLC | Orangeburg, SC | 6654745 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lexington: the main lanes
Distances from Lexington to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lexington to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 719 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,459 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 760 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,050 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,022 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 487 mi | 9 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 658 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 626 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 Lexington
10 of the 18 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 62 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 26 vehicle inspections (30.8%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 62 driver inspections (11.3%, 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 |
| 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 |
| Days Car Hauling LLCHopkins, SC · USDOT 2486688 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Lexington County
Lexington is in Lexington County, SC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,958 people a year leaving Lexington County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 1,282), North Carolina (about 1,025) and Florida (about 702), while about 5,479 (±725) 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 Lexington and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lexington streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 6 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 Lexington: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lexington, SC?
6 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Lexington itself, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Irmo, Columbia, Hopkins, Orangeburg and nearby). All 18 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 Lexington?
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 Lexington?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lexington to New York City, NY is about 719 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 Lexington?
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 Lexington done at roadside inspections?
10 of the 18 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 62 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 8 of 26 vehicle inspections (30.8%), 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.