Car Shipping Companies in Highlands, TX
1 auto transporter is registered in Highlands 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 Highlands to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Highlands
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- 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 Highlands and 40 more work within 30 miles; 13 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 12 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Premier Auto Transport Company's 19 trucks. Most people leaving Harris County for another state go to California (Census).
Auto transporters based in Highlands
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Sticky's Car Hauling LLC
3818 E Hunter St, TX 77562
- USDOT
- 3465690
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Highlands
Nearest first, from Houston, Baytown, Crosby, Pasadena and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Clutch City Carhaulers | Houston, TX | 2872734 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Weststar Auto Carriers LLC | Houston, TX | 2305534 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | E&S Car Hauler LLC | Houston, TX | 2927232 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Texas Vehicle Transportation Co LLC | Baytown, TX | 3974015 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 7 mi | NTS Auto Transport LLC | Crosby, TX | 2727486 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Solo Auto Transport Corp | Houston, TX | 4311389 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Auto Transport | Pasadena, TX | 4551307 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Importadora Adulam Auto Transport | Pasadena, TX | 4552708 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Auto Transportes Jireh | Pasadena, TX | 3941604 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Just Auto Carrier | Houston, TX | 2267015 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Gamboa Auto Transports | Humble, TX | 3320011 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Rojas Auto Carriers LLC | Humble, TX | 4350099 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Safe Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 2369253 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Affordable Car Carriers Service | South Houston, TX | 4016850 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Eric A Gurney Auto Transport | Kingwood, TX | 1404893 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Figueroas Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 3318909 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 19 mi | SN Auto Hauling | Humble, TX | 3697089 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Joes Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 2932243 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Sle Auto Transport Solutions | Humble, TX | 3999188 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Aj Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 4544968 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Metro Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2097339 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 20 mi | K N B Auto Haul LLC | Houston, TX | 3171338 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Elite Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2211317 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Castillo Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 3456255 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 20 mi | DMT Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2492473 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Chirino Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3992060 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | HHB Auto Transport Inc | Webster, TX | 3299902 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | J&G Auto Transports LLC | Houston, TX | 4182589 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Pravda Luxury Car Transportation | Houston, TX | 4125209 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Rbu Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 3600384 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Premier Auto Transport Company | Houston, TX | 1104987 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 23 mi | Davenport Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3284659 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 24 mi | B & M Auto Transport & Logistics LLC | Friendswood, TX | 4107240 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Son Rise Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2961749 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 24 mi | G & G Auto Transporter LLC | Houston, TX | 1931191 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 24 mi | A & M Puente's Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3069720 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Oscar & Isabel Auto Transport and Logistic | Spring, TX | 3085125 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | RS Auto Carrier LLC | Houston, TX | 1240135 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | G D B Express Auto Transport LLC | Spring, TX | 2593497 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 25 mi | 3rd Coast Auto Transportation | Spring, TX | 2458421 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Highlands: the main lanes
Distances from Highlands to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Highlands to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,632 mi | 4 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,618 mi | 4 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,084 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 266 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,399 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,107 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,541 mi | 4 days | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 795 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 Highlands
12 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 63 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 20 of 54 vehicle inspections (37.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 63 driver inspections (28.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar & Isabel Auto Transport and LogisticSpring, TX · USDOT 3085125 | 21 | 4 of 19 | 3 of 21 |
| RS Auto Carrier LLCHouston, TX · USDOT 1240135 | 9 | 2 of 9 | 0 of 9 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Harris County
Highlands is in Harris County, TX. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 62,041 people a year leaving Harris County for another state, most often for California (about 5,481), Louisiana (about 5,469) and Colorado (about 4,028), while about 66,477 (±3,718) 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 Highlands and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Highlands 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 Highlands: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Highlands, TX?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Highlands itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Houston, Baytown, Crosby, Pasadena, Humble 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 Highlands?
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 Highlands?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Highlands to New York City, NY is about 1,632 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 Highlands?
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 Highlands done at roadside inspections?
12 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 63 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 20 of 54 vehicle inspections (37.0%), 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.