Car Shipping Companies in Bell Buckle, TN
1 auto transporter is registered in Bell Buckle with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 10 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 Bell Buckle to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Bell Buckle
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 10
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 11 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 113 trucks
- Sec Auto Transport Inc, Shelbyville
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Bell Buckle and 10 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 11 can haul across state lines. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Sec Auto Transport Inc's 113 trucks. Most people leaving Rutherford County for another state go to Kentucky (Census).
Auto transporters based in Bell Buckle
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
TT Auto Transport LLC
3866 Midland Fosterville Rd, TN 37020
- USDOT
- 4525365
- MC number
- MC1793607
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Bell Buckle
Nearest first, from Unionville, Shelbyville, Readyville, Murfreesboro and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | JBS Auto Transport | Unionville, TN | 2106208 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Sec Auto Transport Inc | Shelbyville, TN | 2291805 | 113 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Legendary Auto Logistics LLC | Readyville, TN | 3194030 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Atlantic Auto Shipping LLC | Murfreesboro, TN | 2327649 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Cruz Auto Transport | Manchester, TN | 3427244 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Avant Garde Auto Logistics | Smyrna, TN | 3207367 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Desa Auto Carriers | Smyrna, TN | 1821941 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Middle Tennessee Auto Carriers LLC | Milton, TN | 3585750 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Ignition Auto Transport | Smyrna, TN | 2381414 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Heartbeat Auto Transport Inc | La Vergne, TN | 2465955 | 52 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Bell Buckle: the main lanes
Distances from Bell Buckle to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Bell Buckle to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 884 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,100 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 509 mi | 9 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 729 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 770 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 655 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 903 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 795 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 Bell Buckle
5 of the 11 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 168 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 44 vehicle inspections (25.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 168 driver inspections (1.8%, against 10.3%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sec Auto Transport IncShelbyville, TN · USDOT 2291805 | 123 | 7 of 28 | 1 of 123 |
| Heartbeat Auto Transport IncLa Vergne, TN · USDOT 2465955 | 28 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 28 |
| Cruz Auto TransportManchester, TN · USDOT 3427244 | 7 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 7 |
| TT Auto Transport LLCBell Buckle, TN · USDOT 4525365 | 6 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Middle Tennessee Auto Carriers LLCMilton, TN · USDOT 3585750 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Rutherford County
Bell Buckle is in Rutherford County, TN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 6,765 people a year leaving Rutherford County for another state, most often for Kentucky (about 694), Texas (about 613) and Florida (about 588), while about 8,568 (±1,369) 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 Bell Buckle and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Bell Buckle 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 Tennessee
44 listed auto transporters are based in Tennessee; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Bell Buckle: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Bell Buckle, TN?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Bell Buckle itself, and 10 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Unionville, Shelbyville, Readyville, Murfreesboro, Manchester and nearby). All 11 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 Bell Buckle?
By reported fleet, Sec Auto Transport Inc in Shelbyville, TN, with 113 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2291805). 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 Bell Buckle?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Bell Buckle to New York City, NY is about 884 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 Bell Buckle?
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 Bell Buckle done at roadside inspections?
5 of the 11 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 168 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 11 of 44 vehicle inspections (25.0%), 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.