Car Shipping Companies in Lancaster, TX
3 auto transporters are registered in Lancaster 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 Lancaster to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lancaster
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 43 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 15 trucks
- Jack Key Auto Transport, Dallas
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Lancaster and 40 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 43 can haul across state lines. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Jack Key Auto Transport's 15 trucks. Most people leaving Dallas County for another state go to California (Census).
Auto transporters based in Lancaster
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Unique Auto Transport
2226 Colgate Ct, TX 75134
- USDOT
- 2985171
- MC number
- FF18959 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 2
Faster Than the Rest Car Hauling LLC
1813 Mason Way, TX 75134
- USDOT
- 3318141
- MC number
- MC1055288
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 3
Kilo's Auto Transport
TX 75146
- USDOT
- 3979542
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lancaster
Nearest first, from Desoto, Hutchins, Dallas, Wilmer and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Ron's Auto Transport | Desoto, TX | 1517366 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Mikey's Auto Transport & Towing | Hutchins, TX | 3530367 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Bullhead Auto Transportation | Dallas, TX | 4508902 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Thrifyautoship Com | Wilmer, TX | 2537155 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Jack Key Auto Transport | Dallas, TX | 275346 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi | Bolt Auto Transportation LLC | Dallas, TX | 2986819 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Nicole Freight & Auto Transport Services LLC | Dallas, TX | 4424939 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Soto's Auto Transport LLC | Duncanville, TX | 4554572 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Mendoza's Auto Transport | Dallas, TX | 2898662 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Rocha Auto Transport LLC | Dallas, TX | 4247248 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Select Auto Transporting LLC | Dallas, TX | 3139775 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Amen Auto Transportation | Dallas, TX | 2347115 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Tom's Auto Transport Inc | Dallas, TX | 1230303 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Lat Lozoya Auto Transport LLC | Dallas, TX | 2270545 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Dallas Auto Transporters | Dallas, TX | 2997780 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Swingwing Auto Haulers LLC | Dallas, TX | 3516035 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Custom Auto Transport LLC | Seagoville, TX | 3017038 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Griffin Autohaul | Dallas, TX | 845933 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Action Car Hauler | Grand Prairie, TX | 1360321 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | A&G Auto Transport LLC | Grand Prairie, TX | 3385474 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Dallas Auto Transport | Dallas, TX | 2629954 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Premier Auto Carrier LLC | Grand Prairie, TX | 4034191 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | C&C Car Carrier Service | Grand Prairie, TX | 4347893 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Big E Auto Transport | Grand Prairie, TX | 3965946 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | J-Mak Auto Transport LLC | Mesquite, TX | 2287518 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 16 mi | 3 D Towing and Auto Transport Inc | Midlothian, TX | 725577 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Gna Auto Transport LLC | Irving, TX | 3001962 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | A to B Auto Transport LLC | Waxahachie, TX | 2911972 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | J L O Auto Transport | Grand Prairie, TX | 2472181 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Executive Class Auto Carriers Inc | Dallas, TX | 4483338 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | P & J Auto Transport | Dallas, TX | 1971275 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | R&N Vehicle Transport | Waxahachie, TX | 3230204 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Dad Auto Transport LLC | Grand Prairie, TX | 4509728 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | R B Auto Transport | Waxahachie, TX | 2512602 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Zitro Auto Transport | Grand Prairie, TX | 2359691 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Kevins Auto Transport | Grand Prairie, TX | 2377351 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Your Auto Logistics Inc | Grand Prairie, TX | 2391964 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Lam Auto Transport | Irving, TX | 2901133 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | I & A Auto Transport | Arlington, TX | 3074605 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | V T Auto Transport LLC | Arlington, TX | 3771026 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lancaster: the main lanes
Distances from Lancaster to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lancaster to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,603 mi | 4 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,447 mi | 3 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 948 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 250 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,383 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,288 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,518 mi | 4 days | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 840 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 Lancaster
13 of the 43 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 52 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 12 of 39 vehicle inspections (30.8%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 52 driver inspections (13.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Auto Transport IncDallas, TX · USDOT 1230303 | 21 | 2 of 15 | 2 of 21 |
| Nicole Freight & Auto Transport Services LLCDallas, TX · USDOT 4424939 | 7 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 7 |
| Jack Key Auto TransportDallas, TX · USDOT 275346 | 5 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
| Big E Auto TransportGrand Prairie, TX · USDOT 3965946 | 4 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Thrifyautoship ComWilmer, TX · USDOT 2537155 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Premier Auto Carrier LLCGrand Prairie, TX · USDOT 4034191 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Dallas County
Lancaster is in Dallas County, TX. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 42,289 people a year leaving Dallas County for another state, most often for California (about 4,823), Louisiana (about 2,895) and Florida (about 2,723), while about 44,546 (±2,526) 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 Lancaster and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lancaster streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 3 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 Lancaster: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lancaster, TX?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Lancaster itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Desoto, Hutchins, Dallas, Wilmer, Duncanville and nearby). All 43 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 Lancaster?
By reported fleet, Jack Key Auto Transport in Dallas, TX, with 15 trucks on its filing (USDOT 275346). 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 Lancaster?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lancaster to New York City, NY is about 1,603 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 Lancaster?
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 Lancaster done at roadside inspections?
13 of the 43 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 52 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 12 of 39 vehicle inspections (30.8%), 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.