Car Shipping Companies in Galveston, TX
No auto transporter is registered in Galveston itself on the federal register, but 7 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Santa Fe, Dickinson, Alvin and nearby. 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 Galveston to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Galveston
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 7
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 1
- of 7 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- L Villarreal Auto Transport LLC, Alvin
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Galveston itself, but 7 work within 30 miles; 1 can haul across state lines. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is L Villarreal Auto Transport LLC's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Galveston County for another state go to Louisiana (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Galveston
These are the carriers that serve a Galveston pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Santa Fe, Dickinson, Alvin, Friendswood and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | Big Lotty's Auto Carriers LLC | Santa Fe, TX | 4576503 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Texas Auto Transporters | Santa Fe, TX | 1749540 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Hernan Auto Transport LLC | Dickinson, TX | 4574482 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 22 mi | L Villarreal Auto Transport LLC | Alvin, TX | 1990182 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 26 mi | B & M Auto Transport & Logistics LLC | Friendswood, TX | 4107240 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | HHB Auto Transport Inc | Webster, TX | 3299902 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Reyes Auto Transport | Holiday Lakes, TX | 1743261 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Galveston: the main lanes
Distances from Galveston to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Galveston to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,660 mi | 4 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,640 mi | 4 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,129 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 316 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 54 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,426 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,090 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,568 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 Galveston
2 of the 7 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 5 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 4 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 5 driver inspections (40.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Villarreal Auto Transport LLCAlvin, TX · USDOT 1990182 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Hernan Auto Transport LLCDickinson, TX · USDOT 4574482 | 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Galveston County
Galveston 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 Galveston and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Galveston streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; agree the spot when you book. 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 Galveston: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Galveston, TX?
None is registered in Galveston itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 7 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Santa Fe, Dickinson, Alvin, Friendswood, Webster and nearby), all with active registrations, 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 Galveston?
By reported fleet, L Villarreal Auto Transport LLC in Alvin, TX, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1990182). 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 Galveston?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Galveston to New York City, NY is about 1,660 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 Galveston?
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 Galveston done at roadside inspections?
2 of the 7 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 5 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 4 vehicle inspections (50.0%), 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.