Car Shipping Companies in Ridgeland, SC
1 auto transporter is registered in Ridgeland with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 8 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 Ridgeland to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Ridgeland
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 9 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- Safeco Auto Transport LLC, Guyton
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Ridgeland and 8 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 9 can haul across state lines. 4 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Safeco Auto Transport LLC's 2 trucks. Most people leaving Jasper County for another state go to Georgia (Census).
Auto transporters based in Ridgeland
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Richey's on Time Car Hauling LLC
328 Mitchellville Rd, SC 29936
- USDOT
- 2511406
- MC number
- MC871024
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2014
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Ridgeland
Nearest first, from Bluffton, Beaufort, Garnett, Port Wentworth and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 mi | Dean Bless Auto Transportation LLC | Bluffton, SC | 4277705 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Express Auto Transport LLC | Beaufort, SC | 2522717 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
| 20 mi | 1956 | Garnett, SC | 2725659 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | J&F Auto Hauling LLC | Port Wentworth, GA | 4489723 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Harry Auto Transport LLC | Savannah, GA | 4548322 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Safeco Auto Transport LLC | Guyton, GA | 4388496 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Safeco Auto Transport LLC | Guyton, GA | 4383241 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Coastal Auto Transporter Inc | Savannah, GA | 1661257 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Ridgeland: the main lanes
Distances from Ridgeland to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Ridgeland to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 801 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,500 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 868 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,073 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,016 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 577 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 543 mi | 10 hr | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 710 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 Ridgeland
4 of the 9 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 9 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 3 vehicle inspections (66.7%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 9 driver inspections (11.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Bless Auto Transportation LLCBluffton, SC · USDOT 4277705 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Express Auto Transport LLCBeaufort, SC · USDOT 2522717 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| 1956Garnett, SC · USDOT 2725659 | 2 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Coastal Auto Transporter IncSavannah, GA · USDOT 1661257 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Jasper County
Ridgeland is in Jasper County, SC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 978 people a year leaving Jasper County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 480), North Carolina (about 97) and California (about 84), while about 872 (±245) 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 Ridgeland and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Ridgeland, SC?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Ridgeland itself, and 8 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Bluffton, Beaufort, Garnett, Port Wentworth, Savannah and nearby). All 9 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 Ridgeland?
By reported fleet, Safeco Auto Transport LLC in Guyton, GA, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4388496). 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 Ridgeland?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Ridgeland to New York City, NY is about 801 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 Ridgeland?
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 Ridgeland done at roadside inspections?
4 of the 9 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 9 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 3 vehicle inspections (66.7%), 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.