Car Shipping Companies in Hempstead, TX
2 auto transporters are registered in Hempstead with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 25 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 Hempstead to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Hempstead
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 25
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 14
- of 27 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Ezekiel Professional Auto Transport LLC, Tomball
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Hempstead and 25 more work within 30 miles; 14 of the 27 can haul across state lines. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Ezekiel Professional Auto Transport LLC's 5 trucks. Most people leaving Waller County for another state go to Indiana (Census).
Auto transporters based in Hempstead
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
The Rock Auto Transporter
TX 77445
- USDOT
- 2255439
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2011
- 2
Rock Auto Transporter II
TX 77445
- USDOT
- 4175051
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Hempstead
Nearest first, from Brookshire, Magnolia, Cypress, Sealy and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 mi | Vrla Auto Transport, LLC | Brookshire, TX | 4590065 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Ag Auto Transport | Magnolia, TX | 1998900 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 22 mi | O&A Auto Transport LLC | Cypress, TX | 4565672 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | LK Auto Transport LLC | Cypress, TX | 4528474 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Northeast Auto Transport Inc | Sealy, TX | 3490539 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Barrette Auto Transportation LLC | Cypress, TX | 3040500 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 26 mi | DNJ Auto Transport Inc | Magnolia, TX | 2137552 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Texas Auto Logistics LLC | Magnolia, TX | 3145043 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | J&J Pavon Trucking | Katy, TX | 2631242 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | D & L Auto Trans LLC | Katy, TX | 3418947 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Justin Auto Transport LLC | Katy, TX | 3286783 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Jazzy Auto Transport Inc | Houston, TX | 4491425 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Cuellar Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 1415709 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Madden Auto Transport LLC | Katy, TX | 2870123 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Ezekiel Professional Auto Transport LLC | Tomball, TX | 3082553 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | LL Auto Transportation LLC | Tomball, TX | 4063448 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Apex Auto Logistics TX LLC | Katy, TX | 8641054 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Rda Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 3221983 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Leader Auto Transport LLC | Katy, TX | 2786016 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Dependable Car Carrier LLC | Katy, TX | 2843094 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Eugene Auto Transport | Tomball, TX | 2959303 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Hima Car Carriers LLC | Katy, TX | 4330515 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Juju Car Carrier LLC | Katy, TX | 4344912 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Unique Auto Logistics | Anderson, TX | 3592311 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 30 mi | A R Auto Transport LLC | Jersey Village, TX | 4349902 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Hempstead: the main lanes
Distances from Hempstead to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Hempstead to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,675 mi | 4 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,544 mi | 4 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,096 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 222 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 56 mi | 1 hr | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,444 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,181 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,585 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 Hempstead
13 of the 27 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 46 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 12 of 36 vehicle inspections (33.3%), about the same as the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 45 driver inspections (15.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hima Car Carriers LLCKaty, TX · USDOT 4330515 | 11 | 4 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| LL Auto Transportation LLCTomball, TX · USDOT 4063448 | 8 | 3 of 8 | 0 of 8 |
| Madden Auto Transport LLCKaty, TX · USDOT 2870123 | 5 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 5 |
| Northeast Auto Transport IncSealy, TX · USDOT 3490539 | 5 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
| D & L Auto Trans LLCKaty, TX · USDOT 3418947 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Jazzy Auto Transport IncHouston, TX · USDOT 4491425 | 3 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Waller County
Hempstead is in Waller County, TX. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 485 people a year leaving Waller County for another state, most often for Indiana (about 116), California (about 64) and Nevada (about 62), while about 443 (±259) 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 Hempstead and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Hempstead 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 Hempstead: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Hempstead, TX?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Hempstead itself, and 25 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Brookshire, Magnolia, Cypress, Sealy, Katy and nearby). All 27 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 Hempstead?
By reported fleet, Ezekiel Professional Auto Transport LLC in Tomball, TX, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3082553). 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 Hempstead?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Hempstead to New York City, NY is about 1,675 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 Hempstead?
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 Hempstead done at roadside inspections?
13 of the 27 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 46 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 12 of 36 vehicle inspections (33.3%), 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.