Car Shipping Companies in Hidalgo, TX
4 auto transporters are registered in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Hidalgo
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 28
- of 44 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- 1st Jr Auto Carrier Inc, Hidalgo
In short
4 auto transporters are registered in Hidalgo and 40 more work within 30 miles; 28 of the 44 can haul across state lines. 31 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is 1st Jr Auto Carrier Inc's 6 trucks. Most people leaving Hidalgo County for another state go to Michigan (Census).
Auto transporters based in Hidalgo
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
1st Jr Auto Carrier Inc
3401 Military Hwy, TX 78557
- USDOT
- 2446363
- MC number
- MC844189
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 2
J J Auto Transport
TX 78557
- USDOT
- 1797417
- MC number
- MC802631 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
- 3
Mejia Auto Transport LLC
3001 E Camelia Ave, TX 78557
- USDOT
- 3986083
- MC number
- MC1493986
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
- 4
Santos Auto Transports
TX 78557
- USDOT
- 814748
- MC number
- MC362004
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1999
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Hidalgo
Nearest first, from McAllen, Pharr, San Juan, Mission and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | LT Auto Transport | McAllen, TX | 2153464 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | Aguilar Bros Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 1459473 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Fernandez Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 1643795 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | H J P Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 3354416 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Magic 4 Auto Transport | McAllen, TX | 4245020 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | J Rod Auto Transport | Pharr, TX | 2068661 | 4 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Icl Auto Transport LLC | Pharr, TX | 3973024 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Cheetah Auto Transport LLC | Pharr, TX | 3400810 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | South East Auto Transport | Pharr, TX | 1989198 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | River Auto Transport | Pharr, TX | 2260527 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Ms Auto Transport LLC | Pharr, TX | 3762122 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | 2nd Jr Auto Carrier Inc | Pharr, TX | 2448020 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Hot Deals Auto Transport LLC | Pharr, TX | 3055976 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 5 mi | STX Auto Transport | Pharr, TX | 932527 | 1 truck | Within TX | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | Prado Auto Transport LLC | Pharr, TX | 4317047 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Ac Auto Transport | San Juan, TX | 2108742 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Lugo Auto Transport Inc | McAllen, TX | 1989203 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Direct Auto Transport | McAllen, TX | 2002296 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 7 mi | J & E Car Hauler LLC | San Juan, TX | 4395830 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Celant Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 3999617 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | DH Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 3642675 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Aya Auto Transport Inc | McAllen, TX | 2779935 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | God Speed Auto Transport | McAllen, TX | 2493596 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 7 mi | JMT Auto Carriers | McAllen, TX | 4581315 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Carrera Auto Transport LLC | San Juan, TX | 4276165 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Rosales Auto Carriers | Mission, TX | 1384447 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Garza Auto Transport | Mission, TX | 2111015 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | G&S Auto Transport LLC | Mission, TX | 4402161 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | 956 Auto Carrier LLC | Alamo, TX | 4466852 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Empire Auto Transport | Alamo, TX | 3367963 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Ta Auto Transport LLC | Mission, TX | 4163111 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Lle Auto Transport LLC | Mission, TX | 1752187 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | DLN Auto Transport LLC | Palmview, TX | 3216653 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Quintanilla Auto Transport | Mission, TX | 4269733 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Roco Auto Carrier | Mission, TX | 3081980 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Christline Auto Transport | Palmview, TX | 2979483 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 12 mi | J C M Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 3244987 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Corona MTZ Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 9420385 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | M L A Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 3237698 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Routex Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 4452608 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Hidalgo: the main lanes
Distances from Hidalgo to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Hidalgo to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,999 mi | 5 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,530 mi | 4 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,452 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 547 mi | 10 hr | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 359 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,764 mi | 4 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,308 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,908 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 Hidalgo
31 of the 44 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 193 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 82 of 150 vehicle inspections (54.7%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 25 of 193 driver inspections (13.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosales Auto CarriersMission, TX · USDOT 1384447 | 29 | 11 of 21 | 6 of 29 |
| 1st Jr Auto Carrier IncHidalgo, TX · USDOT 2446363 | 21 | 10 of 21 | 1 of 21 |
| G&S Auto Transport LLCMission, TX · USDOT 4402161 | 15 | 7 of 12 | 0 of 15 |
| J C M Auto Transport LLCMcAllen, TX · USDOT 3244987 | 13 | 7 of 9 | 0 of 13 |
| Garza Auto TransportMission, TX · USDOT 2111015 | 11 | 3 of 10 | 0 of 11 |
| Icl Auto Transport LLCPharr, TX · USDOT 3973024 | 11 | 3 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Hidalgo County
Hidalgo is in Hidalgo County, TX. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 6,508 people a year leaving Hidalgo County for another state, most often for Michigan (about 699), Georgia (about 695) and Arizona (about 498), while about 5,706 (±991) 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 Hidalgo and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Hidalgo streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 4 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 Hidalgo: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Hidalgo, TX?
4 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Hidalgo itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (McAllen, Pharr, San Juan, Mission, Alamo and nearby). All 44 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 Hidalgo?
By reported fleet, 1st Jr Auto Carrier Inc in Hidalgo, TX, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2446363). 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 Hidalgo?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Hidalgo to New York City, NY is about 1,999 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 Hidalgo?
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 Hidalgo done at roadside inspections?
31 of the 44 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 193 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 82 of 150 vehicle inspections (54.7%), 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.