Car Shipping Companies in Helotes, TX
1 auto transporter is registered in Helotes with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 21 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 Helotes to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Helotes
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 21
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 22 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 31 trucks
- Texas Auto Carriers Inc, San Antonio
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Helotes and 21 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 22 can haul across state lines. 7 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Texas Auto Carriers Inc's 31 trucks. Most people leaving Bexar County for another state go to California (Census).
Auto transporters based in Helotes
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Igw Auto Transport Inc
8927 Imperial Cross, TX 78023
- USDOT
- 3179068
- MC number
- MC124776
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Helotes
Nearest first, from San Antonio, Live Oak, Converse, Schertz and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | Hermes Auto Transport LLC | San Antonio, TX | 2886586 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 13 mi | 50 States Auto Hauler LLC | San Antonio, TX | 4421275 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Avila Auto Transport | San Antonio, TX | 1963705 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Prestige Transport | San Antonio, TX | 4441579 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Core Auto Logistics LLC | San Antonio, TX | 3866430 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | S & D Reliable Auto Transport LLC | San Antonio, TX | 2578337 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Velocity Auto Carriers LLC | San Antonio, TX | 4420511 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Triple J Auto Transport | San Antonio, TX | 2829707 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Ally Auto Transport | San Antonio, TX | 1993114 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Diamond Express | San Antonio, TX | 2974842 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Quick Silver Auto Transport | San Antonio, TX | 2246233 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Flores Auto Transport | San Antonio, TX | 1452854 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Southwest Auto Transport | Live Oak, TX | 3066763 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Lane Auto Transport LLC | San Antonio, TX | 2797953 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Centex Auto Carriers LLC | San Antonio, TX | 3686929 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Texas Auto Carriers Inc | San Antonio, TX | 521201 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Alamo City Auto Transport | San Antonio, TX | 3258523 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 28 mi | T&A Auto Transport LLC | San Antonio, TX | 2588070 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Texas Autohaul LLC | Converse, TX | 3405139 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | H&S Auto Transport LLC | Schertz, TX | 3614074 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Brown Eagle Auto Transport | Convers, TX | 2800376 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Helotes: the main lanes
Distances from Helotes to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Helotes to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,850 mi | 4 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,378 mi | 3 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,224 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 288 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 237 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,622 mi | 4 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,358 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,761 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 Helotes
7 of the 22 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 32 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 27 vehicle inspections (22.2%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 32 driver inspections (9.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Auto Carriers IncSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 521201 | 15 | 2 of 13 | 0 of 15 |
| Igw Auto Transport IncHelotes, TX · USDOT 3179068 | 6 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Texas Autohaul LLCConverse, TX · USDOT 3405139 | 4 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| Diamond ExpressSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 2974842 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Hermes Auto Transport LLCSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 2886586 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Triple J Auto TransportSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 2829707 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Bexar County
Helotes is in Bexar County, TX. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 39,256 people a year leaving Bexar County for another state, most often for California (about 3,459), Florida (about 2,984) and Virginia (about 2,687), while about 44,286 (±2,830) 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 Helotes and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Helotes 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 Helotes: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Helotes, TX?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Helotes itself, and 21 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (San Antonio, Live Oak, Converse, Schertz, Convers and nearby). All 22 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 Helotes?
By reported fleet, Texas Auto Carriers Inc in San Antonio, TX, with 31 trucks on its filing (USDOT 521201). 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 Helotes?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Helotes to New York City, NY is about 1,850 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 Helotes?
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 Helotes done at roadside inspections?
7 of the 22 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 32 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 27 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.