Car Shipping Companies in Johnson City, TN
2 auto transporters are registered in Johnson City with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 3 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 Johnson City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Johnson City
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 5 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 1 truck
- Blackstone Auto Haulers, Johnson City
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Johnson City and 3 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 5 can haul across state lines. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Blackstone Auto Haulers's 1 truck. Most people leaving Washington County for another state go to North Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Johnson City
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Blackstone Auto Haulers
4307 N Roan St Ste 10-1007, TN 37615
- USDOT
- 4497963
- MC number
- MC1779004
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
- 2
Black Label Auto Transport LLC
114 W Poplar St, TN 37604
- USDOT
- 4561669
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Johnson City
Nearest first, from Jonesborough, Chuckey, Bakersville and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Mickeys Auto Transport | Jonesborough, TN | 1628271 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | RPB Auto Transport | Chuckey, TN | 4036660 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Cba Auto Transport | Bakersville, NC | 4196305 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Johnson City: the main lanes
Distances from Johnson City to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Johnson City to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 631 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,354 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 549 mi | 10 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 998 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,025 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 396 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 869 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 539 mi | 10 hr | — |
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 Johnson City
1 of the 5 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 3 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 2 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPB Auto TransportChuckey, TN · USDOT 4036660 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Washington County
Johnson City is in Washington County, TN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,592 people a year leaving Washington County for another state, most often for North Carolina (about 802), Virginia (about 476) and Florida (about 377), while about 3,976 (±741) 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 Johnson City and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Johnson City streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 2 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 Tennessee
44 listed auto transporters are based in Tennessee; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Johnson City: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Johnson City, TN?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Johnson City itself, and 3 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Jonesborough, Chuckey, Bakersville and nearby). All 5 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 Johnson City?
By reported fleet, Blackstone Auto Haulers in Johnson City, TN, with 1 truck on its filing (USDOT 4497963). 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 Johnson City?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Johnson City to New York City, NY is about 631 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 Johnson City?
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 Johnson City done at roadside inspections?
1 of the 5 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 3 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 2 vehicle inspections (0.0%), 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.