Car Shipping Companies inTennessee
44 auto transporters based in Tennessee hold an active FMCSA registration with motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, the 22nd-largest count of any state. The largest are below with the USDOT number you need to read each one's safety and insurance record, and 20 Tennessee cities have pages of their own.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Ordered by reported fleet. No paid placement.
- Listed carriers
- 44
- based in Tennessee
- Interstate authority
- 64%
- 28 may haul across state lines
- Safety rated
- 1
- Satisfactory rating on record
- Median fleet
- 1 truck
- US median 1
The 10 largest auto transporters in Tennessee
Largest by power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing, drivers as the tiebreak. A big fleet means more trucks on more lanes; it says nothing about how a car is treated on the deck, which is what the record behind each USDOT number is for.
- 1
Sec Auto Transport Inc
105 Northcreek Dr, Shelbyville, TN 37160
- USDOT
- 2291805
- MC number
- MC782600
- Fleet
- 113 trucks · 91 drivers
- Registered since
- 2012
- 2
Heartbeat Auto Transport Inc
6001 Jackson Square Blvd Ste 400, La Vergne, TN 37086
- USDOT
- 2465955
- MC number
- MC906482
- Fleet
- 52 trucks · 52 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 3
Legendary Auto Logistics Llc
5332 Murfreesboro Rd, Readyville, TN 37149
- USDOT
- 3194030
- MC number
- MC139451
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 4
Revenge Auto Transport
Legal name: Revenge High Performance Inc
280 Paradise Drive, Mt Juliet, TN 37122
- USDOT
- 2793957
- MC number
- MC932311
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 5
Mta
Legal name: Mars Trucking And Auto Transport Llc
123 Summers Drive, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
- USDOT
- 2284882
- MC number
- MC780445
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2012
- 6
Belavia Auto Transport Llc
5152 Dewine Circle, Knoxville, TN 37921
- USDOT
- 2893987
- MC number
- MC977821
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 7
Wiiauto Logistics
Legal name: Mission Vision Purpose Logistics Llc
721 Litty Court, Memphis, TN 38103
- USDOT
- 3923240
- MC number
- MC1451819
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 8
Avant Garde Auto Logistics
278 Doug Warpoole Rd #301A, Smyrna, TN 37167
- USDOT
- 3207367
- MC number
- MC1000749
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 9
Ace'S Auto Transport Corporation
302 Andrew Dr, Clarksville, TN 37042
- USDOT
- 3705769
- MC number
- MC1298537
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 10
A & L Auto Transport
Legal name: Lynn Martin
1023 Live Oak Trail, Cleveland, TN 37323
- USDOT
- 992877
- MC number
- MC434283
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2001
More auto transporters in Tennessee
Ranked 11 to 44 by fleet.
| # | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 Way Auto Repair & All Secure Auto Hauling | Humbolt, TN | 1191903 | 2 trucks | Within TN | Not rated |
| 12 | Unity Auto Transport Inc | Lebanon, TN | 4362879 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 | Jack Auto Transport Llc | Athens, TN | 1094682 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 14 | Sr Auto Transport Corp | Decaturville, TN | 4548612 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 | Knoxville Auto Transport Llc | Knoxville, TN | 1773947 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 | Desa Auto Carriers | Smyrna, TN | 1821941 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 17 | Titan Auto Carriers Llc | Mount Juliet, TN | 3163900 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 | Blackstone Auto Haulers | Johnson City, TN | 4497963 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 19 | Ace Auto Transport Llc | Memphis, TN | 4507179 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 | Ua Auto Transportation Llc | Old Fort, TN | 4021185 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 | Rpb Auto Transport | Chuckey, TN | 4036660 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 | Tt Auto Transport Llc | Bell Buckle, TN | 4525365 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 | Auto Transport Of Tenn | Joelton, TN | 1572034 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 24 | Jason Parton Auto Transport | Heiskell, TN | 1576963 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 25 | Mickeys Auto Transport | Jonesborough, TN | 1628271 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 | Dbs Auto Transport | Oak Ridge, TN | 2166759 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 | Martys Auto Transport | Hohenwald, TN | 2413495 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 28 | Advanced Auto Transport Llc | Hendersonville, TN | 2764347 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 | Thomas Auto Transport | Guys, TN | 3025735 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 | Car Carriers Usa Llc | La Follette, TN | 3268699 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 31 | Valor Auto Transport Llc | Memphis, TN | 3561115 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 32 | Middle Tennessee Auto Carriers Llc | Milton, TN | 3585750 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 33 | Borley Auto Transport Llc | Clarksville, TN | 3592562 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 34 | J Auto Transport Inc | Cordova, TN | 4399165 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 35 | Jbs Auto Transport | Unionville, TN | 2106208 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 36 | Shephards Auto Transport Llc | Sevierville, TN | 2553082 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 37 | Cruz Auto Transport | Manchester, TN | 3427244 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 38 | R & J Collins Auto Transport | Hixson, TN | 1119468 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 39 | Cumberland Express Auto Transport | Jamestown, TN | 4326541 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 40 | Advantage Auto Transport | Selmer, TN | 2314698 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 41 | Atlantic Auto Shipping Llc | Murfreesboro, TN | 2327649 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 42 | Ignition Auto Transport | Smyrna, TN | 2381414 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 43 | Mamkwa Auto Transport | Thompsons Station, TN | 2393392 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 44 | Black Label Auto Transport Llc | Johnson City, TN | 4561669 | 0 trucks | Within TN | Not rated |
Auto transporters by city in Tennessee
Each city page lists the carriers registered in that city and every listed carrier within 30 miles, with the distance, so you can see who is actually local to a pickup.
Shipping a car out of Tennessee: the main lanes
Carriers price by lane, and a lane is priced by how easily a truck fills on it. These are the distances from Nashville to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated from straight-line distance and marked approximate.
| From Nashville to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 884 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,072 mi | 5 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 463 mi | 8 hr | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 719 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 776 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 660 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 952 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 797 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
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.
What sets the price of a car shipped from Tennessee
We publish no price model for auto transport, so this page prints no dollar figures. What it can tell you is the structure of the quote, so you can read one.
The lane, not the mileage
A car going from Nashville to a metro the carriers already run daily slots into a full truck. A pickup in a rural county is a detour the driver is paid for, and a delivery to a small town means running the last leg light.
Open or enclosed
Most cars ship on open two-level trucks. Enclosed trailers carry fewer cars, so each pays a bigger share of the truck; it is the right call for classics, exotics and low-clearance cars, not for a daily driver.
Size, weight and whether it runs
A full-size pickup takes the space of more than one sedan. A car that does not start must be winched, and fewer carriers take the job, which is what raises the price.
Season and direction
Trailer space is a market. When more cars want to leave Tennessee than arrive, outbound space tightens and inbound trucks run light; the carrier prices the direction it can fill.
Door-to-door or a meeting point
A 75-foot rig cannot enter most residential streets. Meeting at a wide lot costs the carrier less driving time than a true door pickup, and many quote it that way.
Flexibility
A pickup window of several days lets the broker post the job at a rate a carrier will actually accept. A fixed date is paid for.
The full explanation is in how car shipping is priced; the open-vs-enclosed decision has its own guide.
How to check a Tennessee auto transporter
Most quotes come from brokers, and the truck that arrives belongs to a carrier you have not spoken to. These five checks connect the two.
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Match the USDOT number to the company
Ask which company's trucks will carry the car, then open that USDOT number on the FMCSA record. The legal name, the Tennessee address and the authority status should match what you were told. A broker quoting you has a different record from the carrier that shows up.
- 2
Check the authority is active and the MC number matches
Active operating authority is the licence to haul for hire across state lines. An inactive MC number, or one the company cannot produce, means the load would move without it.
- 3
Ask for the cargo insurance certificate
The certificate names the carrier, the insurer, the per-vehicle limit and the deductible. Your car is covered while it is on the truck only under that policy; nothing inside the car is.
- 4
Read the fleet line against the promise
A carrier reporting three trucks cannot run a dedicated truck to you next Tuesday and also be in three other states. Fleet size is self-reported, so treat it as a claim to test with a question, not as a guarantee.
- 5
Treat the inspection report as the contract
Existing damage is recorded at pickup on the bill of lading. Photograph the car beside the driver, check the report before you sign, and compare the car with it at delivery before signing again.
Related pages for Tennessee
Car shipping in Tennessee: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Tennessee?
44 carriers based in Tennessee are listed here: active on the FMCSA register, motor vehicles declared as cargo, an auto-transport name, and at least one truck or driver reported. Another 9 Tennessee registrations pass the same filter but report no fleet, so they are counted and not listed. Brokers are registered separately and are not in the count.
Who is the largest auto transporter in Tennessee?
By reported fleet, Sec Auto Transport Inc in Shelbyville, TN, with 113 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2291805). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Tennessee?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Nashville to New York City, NY is about 884 miles), open or enclosed transport, the size and condition of the car, the season and direction of travel, and how flexible your dates are. The pricing guide linked on this page explains each factor.
Are Tennessee car shippers insured?
Every carrier here holds active federal authority, which requires liability insurance on file. Cargo coverage for the car itself is the carrier's own policy; ask for the certificate with the per-vehicle limit and deductible, and note that personal items left in the car are never covered.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to auto transporters based in Tennessee and ordered by reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Use the USDOT number to read each carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with motor vehicles declared as cargo, an auto-transport name and a fleet on file, and ordered by reported power units. 5,830 registrations pass the filter nationally and 5,173 are listed. Nothing is re-ranked, nobody pays for placement, and we have not used any of these companies. Every row links to the live federal record.