Car Shipping Companies in Chattanooga, TN
No auto transporter is registered in Chattanooga itself on the federal register, but 7 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Fort Oglethorpe, Hixson, Ringgold and nearby. 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 Chattanooga to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Chattanooga
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 7
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 7 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 4 trucks
- J&L Auto Transport LLC, Ringgold
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Chattanooga itself, but 7 work within 30 miles; 4 can haul across state lines. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is J&L Auto Transport LLC's 4 trucks. Most people leaving Hamilton County for another state go to Georgia (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Chattanooga
These are the carriers that serve a Chattanooga pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Fort Oglethorpe, Hixson, Ringgold, Soddy Daisy and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Duke Auto Transport LLC | Fort Oglethorpe, GA | 4198301 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | R & J Collins Auto Transport | Hixson, TN | 1119468 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 14 mi | J&L Auto Transport LLC | Ringgold, GA | 4326714 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Dean Auto Transport | Ringgold, GA | 903043 | 1 truck | Within GA | Unsatisfactory |
| 18 mi | Mta | Soddy Daisy, TN | 2284882 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | A & L Auto Transport | Cleveland, TN | 992877 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 29 mi | CH Auto Transport LLC | Ider, AL | 4362311 | 3 trucks | Within AL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Chattanooga: the main lanes
Distances from Chattanooga to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Chattanooga to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 850 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,177 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 569 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 789 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 805 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | 598 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 827 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 759 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 Chattanooga
5 of the 7 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 33 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 23 vehicle inspections (17.4%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 33 driver inspections (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Auto Transport LLCFort Oglethorpe, GA · USDOT 4198301 | 14 | 1 of 14 | 0 of 14 |
| J&L Auto Transport LLCRinggold, GA · USDOT 4326714 | 10 | 2 of 6 | 0 of 10 |
| MtaSoddy Daisy, TN · USDOT 2284882 | 6 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 6 |
| CH Auto Transport LLCIder, AL · USDOT 4362311 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| A & L Auto TransportCleveland, TN · USDOT 992877 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Hamilton County
Chattanooga is in Hamilton County, TN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 10,980 people a year leaving Hamilton County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 4,578), Florida (about 1,106) and Alabama (about 1,083), while about 12,687 (±1,235) 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 Chattanooga and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Chattanooga streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; agree the spot when you book. 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 Chattanooga: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Chattanooga, TN?
None is registered in Chattanooga itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 7 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Fort Oglethorpe, Hixson, Ringgold, Soddy Daisy, Cleveland and nearby), all with active registrations, 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 Chattanooga?
By reported fleet, J&L Auto Transport LLC in Ringgold, GA, with 4 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4326714). 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 Chattanooga?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Chattanooga to New York City, NY is about 850 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 Chattanooga?
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 Chattanooga done at roadside inspections?
5 of the 7 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 33 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 23 vehicle inspections (17.4%), 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.