Car Shipping Companies in Buda, TX
2 auto transporters are registered in Buda with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 18 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 Buda to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Buda
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 20 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 10 trucks
- M & M Auto Transport Inc, Austin
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Buda and 18 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 20 can haul across state lines. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is M & M Auto Transport Inc's 10 trucks. Most people leaving Hays County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Buda
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Grumpy's Car Hauler LLC
104 Kildeer Dr, TX 78610
- USDOT
- 9162668
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 2
EZ Car Transport LLC
6906 Colt Ct, TX 78610
- USDOT
- 3165280
- MC number
- MC114060 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Buda
Nearest first, from Austin, Del Valle, Pflugerville, Briarcliff and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 mi | Aquiles Auto Transport | Austin, TX | 2921080 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Randle and Son Auto Transporting | Austin, TX | 1907593 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Rga Auto Transport | Del Valle, TX | 3522456 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Cowboys Auto Transport | Del Valle, TX | 2929322 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Wreckerman Auto Transport | Del Valle, TX | 4212481 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Trust Auto Transport LLC | Austin, TX | 4366638 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | CTX Auto Transport LLC | Austin, TX | 2948629 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | M & M Auto Transport Inc | Austin, TX | 3231677 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | C2C Auto Transport Inc | Austin, TX | 4338443 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Itransport Auto Carriers | Austin, TX | 2635167 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Fresh Auto Transportation Inc | Austin, TX | 2124671 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Centauro Auto Transport LLC | Austin, TX | 3760365 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Adcock Auto Transport | Austin, TX | 2182295 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Austin Auto Haulers | Austin, TX | 1974939 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 27 mi | J & J Motors | Austin, TX | 2559175 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Platinum Auto Transport LLC | Austin, TX | 3337620 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Capital Auto Carriers LLC | Pflugerville, TX | 3254611 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Prestige Auto Transport | Briarcliff, TX | 1880803 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Buda: the main lanes
Distances from Buda to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Buda to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,776 mi | 4 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,427 mi | 3 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,159 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 229 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 175 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,548 mi | 4 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,302 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,688 mi | 4 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 Buda
5 of the 20 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 45 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 17 of 30 vehicle inspections (56.7%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 6 of 45 driver inspections (13.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C2C Auto Transport IncAustin, TX · USDOT 4338443 | 18 | 10 of 12 | 4 of 18 |
| M & M Auto Transport IncAustin, TX · USDOT 3231677 | 17 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 17 |
| J & J MotorsAustin, TX · USDOT 2559175 | 5 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| CTX Auto Transport LLCAustin, TX · USDOT 2948629 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Capital Auto Carriers LLCPflugerville, TX · USDOT 3254611 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Hays County
Buda is in Hays County, TX. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,813 people a year leaving Hays County for another state, most often for Florida (about 404), California (about 381) and Mississippi (about 290), while about 4,186 (±984) 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 Buda and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Buda 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 Texas
547 listed auto transporters are based in Texas; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Buda: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Buda, TX?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Buda itself, and 18 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Austin, Del Valle, Pflugerville, Briarcliff and nearby). All 20 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 Buda?
By reported fleet, M & M Auto Transport Inc in Austin, TX, with 10 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3231677). 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 Buda?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Buda to New York City, NY is about 1,776 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 Buda?
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 Buda done at roadside inspections?
5 of the 20 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 45 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 17 of 30 vehicle inspections (56.7%), 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.