Car Shipping Companies in Knoxville, TN
2 auto transporters are registered in Knoxville with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 4 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 Knoxville to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Knoxville
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 6 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Belavia Auto Transport LLC, Knoxville
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Knoxville and 4 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 6 can haul across state lines. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Belavia Auto Transport LLC's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Knox County for another state go to Georgia (Census).
Auto transporters based in Knoxville
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Belavia Auto Transport LLC
5152 Dewine Circle, TN 37921
- USDOT
- 2893987
- MC number
- MC977821
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 2
Knoxville Auto Transport LLC
4303 Lonor Drive, TN 37918
- USDOT
- 1773947
- MC number
- MC647421
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Knoxville
Nearest first, from Heiskell, Oak Ridge, La Follette, Sevierville and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Jason Parton Auto Transport | Heiskell, TN | 1576963 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 22 mi | DBS Auto Transport | Oak Ridge, TN | 2166759 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Car Carriers USA LLC | La Follette, TN | 3268699 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Shephards Auto Transport LLC | Sevierville, TN | 2553082 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Knoxville: the main lanes
Distances from Knoxville to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Knoxville to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 729 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,258 mi | 5 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 530 mi | 10 hr | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 895 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 925 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 500 mi | 9 hr | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 860 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 638 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 Knoxville
3 of the 6 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 7 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 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belavia Auto Transport LLCKnoxville, TN · USDOT 2893987 | 4 | none inspected | 0 of 4 |
| Knoxville Auto Transport LLCKnoxville, TN · USDOT 1773947 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Shephards Auto Transport LLCSevierville, TN · USDOT 2553082 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Knox County
Knoxville is in Knox County, TN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 11,257 people a year leaving Knox County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 1,548), Florida (about 1,254) and Ohio (about 861), while about 16,407 (±1,893) 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 Knoxville and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Knoxville 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 Knoxville: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Knoxville, TN?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Knoxville itself, and 4 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Heiskell, Oak Ridge, La Follette, Sevierville and nearby). All 6 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 Knoxville?
By reported fleet, Belavia Auto Transport LLC in Knoxville, TN, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2893987). 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 Knoxville?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Knoxville to New York City, NY is about 729 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 Knoxville?
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 Knoxville done at roadside inspections?
3 of the 6 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 7 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.