Car Shipping Companies in Friendswood, TX
1 auto transporter is registered in Friendswood with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 40 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 Friendswood to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Friendswood
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 19 trucks
- Premier Auto Transport Company, Houston
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Friendswood and 40 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 11 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Premier Auto Transport Company's 19 trucks. Most people leaving Galveston County for another state go to Louisiana (Census).
Auto transporters based in Friendswood
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
B & M Auto Transport & Logistics LLC
1105 Merriewood Dr, TX 77546
- USDOT
- 4107240
- MC number
- MC1740552
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Friendswood
Nearest first, from Webster, Houston, Alvin, Pearland and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | HHB Auto Transport Inc | Webster, TX | 3299902 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 6 mi | K N B Auto Haul LLC | Houston, TX | 3171338 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Castillo Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 3456255 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 6 mi | DMT Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2492473 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Chirino Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3992060 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Aj Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 4544968 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 10 mi | L Villarreal Auto Transport LLC | Alvin, TX | 1990182 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Auto Transport Logistics LLC | Pearland, TX | 4009289 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 10 mi | JRT Car Transport LLC | Pearland, TX | 4063496 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Rbu Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 3600384 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Affordable Car Carriers Service | South Houston, TX | 4016850 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Hernan Auto Transport LLC | Dickinson, TX | 4574482 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Big Lotty's Auto Carriers LLC | Santa Fe, TX | 4576503 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Texas Auto Transporters | Santa Fe, TX | 1749540 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Auto Transport | Pasadena, TX | 4551307 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Importadora Adulam Auto Transport | Pasadena, TX | 4552708 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Auto Transportes Jireh | Pasadena, TX | 3941604 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Rhythm Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3260090 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Figueroas Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 3318909 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Jimmy Rice Auto Transportation | Houston, TX | 3205876 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 14 mi | CKJ Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2347186 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Premier Auto Transport Company | Houston, TX | 1104987 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 15 mi | Davenport Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3284659 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Safe Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 2369253 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Elite Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2211317 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Empire Auto Trans Logistics | Houston, TX | 2438422 | 4 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Empire Auto Trans Logistics | Houston, TX | 9410106 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | A Way 2 Auto Transport LLC Dba Freight Kings & Transporters | Houston, TX | 1661787 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Demouchet Auto Transport LLC | Fresno, TX | 3399713 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Williams Elite Auto Logistics LLC | Fresno, TX | 4280573 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Kingz of Auto Transport & Recovery LLC | Rosharon, TX | 4108279 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 19 mi | TJK Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3235360 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 20 mi | KBL Auto Transport LLC | Missouri City, TX | 1977309 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Double B Auto Transport | Missouri City, TX | 2914623 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Joes Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 2932243 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | All Stars Auto Transport | Missouri City, TX | 2000879 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Gp-H Vehicle Transport LLC | Missouri City, TX | 2309284 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Clutch City Carhaulers | Houston, TX | 2872734 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Pravda Luxury Car Transportation | Houston, TX | 4125209 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Weststar Auto Carriers LLC | Houston, TX | 2305534 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Friendswood: the main lanes
Distances from Friendswood to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Friendswood to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,656 mi | 4 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,617 mi | 4 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,111 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 285 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,422 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,111 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,565 mi | 4 days | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 815 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 Friendswood
11 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 39 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 18 of 32 vehicle inspections (56.3%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 22 of 39 driver inspections (56.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weststar Auto Carriers LLCHouston, TX · USDOT 2305534 | 7 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 7 |
| Chirino Auto TransportHouston, TX · USDOT 3992060 | 6 | 5 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| Williams Elite Auto Logistics LLCFresno, TX · USDOT 4280573 | 6 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 6 |
| Auto Transportes JirehPasadena, TX · USDOT 3941604 | 5 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 5 |
| Premier Auto Transport CompanyHouston, TX · USDOT 1104987 | 4 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 4 |
| L Villarreal Auto Transport LLCAlvin, TX · USDOT 1990182 | 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 Galveston County
Friendswood is in Galveston County, TX. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,286 people a year leaving Galveston County for another state, most often for Louisiana (about 537), Florida (about 521) and California (about 291), while about 5,360 (±832) 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 Friendswood and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Friendswood streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 1 carrier 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 Friendswood: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Friendswood, TX?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Friendswood itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Webster, Houston, Alvin, Pearland, South Houston and nearby). All 41 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 Friendswood?
By reported fleet, Premier Auto Transport Company in Houston, TX, with 19 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1104987). 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 Friendswood?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Friendswood to New York City, NY is about 1,656 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 Friendswood?
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 Friendswood done at roadside inspections?
11 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 39 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 18 of 32 vehicle inspections (56.3%), 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.