Car Shipping Companies in Smyrna, TN
3 auto transporters are registered in Smyrna with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 11 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 Smyrna to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Smyrna
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 11
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 14 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 52 trucks
- Heartbeat Auto Transport Inc, La Vergne
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Smyrna and 11 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 14 can haul across state lines. 7 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Heartbeat Auto Transport Inc's 52 trucks. Most people leaving Rutherford County for another state go to Kentucky (Census).
Auto transporters based in Smyrna
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Avant Garde Auto Logistics
278 Doug Warpoole Rd #301A, TN 37167
- USDOT
- 3207367
- MC number
- MC1000749
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 2
Desa Auto Carriers
Legal name: Auto Care Center Inc
100 Country Village Dr, TN 37167
- USDOT
- 1821941
- MC number
- MC661164
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
- 3
Ignition Auto Transport
123 Oak Valley Circle, TN 37167
- USDOT
- 2381414
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Smyrna
Nearest first, from La Vergne, Murfreesboro, Mount Juliet, Milton and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Heartbeat Auto Transport Inc | La Vergne, TN | 2465955 | 52 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Atlantic Auto Shipping LLC | Murfreesboro, TN | 2327649 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Revenge Auto Transport | Mount Juliet, TN | 2793957 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Titan Auto Carriers LLC | Mount Juliet, TN | 3163900 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Middle Tennessee Auto Carriers LLC | Milton, TN | 3585750 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Legendary Auto Logistics LLC | Readyville, TN | 3194030 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | TT Auto Transport LLC | Bell Buckle, TN | 4525365 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | JBS Auto Transport | Unionville, TN | 2106208 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Mamkwa Auto Transport | Thompsons Station, TN | 2393392 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Unity Auto Transport Inc | Lebanon, TN | 4362879 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Advanced Auto Transport LLC | Hendersonville, TN | 2764347 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Smyrna: the main lanes
Distances from Smyrna to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Smyrna to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 878 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,089 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 481 mi | 9 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 729 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 779 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 651 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 930 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 790 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 Smyrna
7 of the 14 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 54 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 18 vehicle inspections (22.2%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 54 driver inspections (5.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartbeat Auto Transport IncLa Vergne, TN · USDOT 2465955 | 28 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 28 |
| Advanced Auto Transport LLCHendersonville, TN · USDOT 2764347 | 7 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 7 |
| Revenge Auto TransportMount Juliet, TN · USDOT 2793957 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| 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 |
| Titan Auto Carriers LLCMount Juliet, TN · USDOT 3163900 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Rutherford County
Smyrna 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 Smyrna and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Smyrna streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 3 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 Smyrna: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Smyrna, TN?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Smyrna itself, and 11 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (La Vergne, Murfreesboro, Mount Juliet, Milton, Readyville and nearby). All 14 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 Smyrna?
By reported fleet, Heartbeat Auto Transport Inc in La Vergne, TN, with 52 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2465955). 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 Smyrna?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Smyrna to New York City, NY is about 878 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 Smyrna?
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 Smyrna done at roadside inspections?
7 of the 14 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 54 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 18 vehicle inspections (22.2%), 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.