Car Shipping Companies in Mercedes, TX
2 auto transporters are registered in Mercedes 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 Mercedes to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Mercedes
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 25
- of 42 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- 1st Jr Auto Carrier Inc, Hidalgo
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Mercedes and 40 more work within 30 miles; 25 of the 42 can haul across state lines. 24 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 Mercedes
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Car Hauler Service GT
TX 78570
- USDOT
- 3339193
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Mayo Auto Transport Services LLC
5956 Mile 9 N, TX 78570
- USDOT
- 4107936
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Mercedes
Nearest first, from Alamo, San Juan, Harlingen, San Benito and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 mi | 956 Auto Carrier LLC | Alamo, TX | 4466852 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Empire Auto Transport | Alamo, TX | 3367963 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Ac Auto Transport | San Juan, TX | 2108742 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | J & E Car Hauler LLC | San Juan, TX | 4395830 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Carrera Auto Transport LLC | San Juan, TX | 4276165 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Eagle Auto Transport | Harlingen, TX | 216637 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Auto Transportes El Trebol | San Benito, TX | 3011471 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | South Texas Auto Transport | San Benito, TX | 2051569 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | H C Auto Transport | San Benito, TX | 1442654 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 18 mi | J Rod Auto Transport | Pharr, TX | 2068661 | 4 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Icl Auto Transport LLC | Pharr, TX | 3973024 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Cheetah Auto Transport LLC | Pharr, TX | 3400810 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | South East Auto Transport | Pharr, TX | 1989198 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | River Auto Transport | Pharr, TX | 2260527 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Ms Auto Transport LLC | Pharr, TX | 3762122 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | 2nd Jr Auto Carrier Inc | Pharr, TX | 2448020 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Hot Deals Auto Transport LLC | Pharr, TX | 3055976 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | STX Auto Transport | Pharr, TX | 932527 | 1 truck | Within TX | Satisfactory |
| 18 mi | Prado Auto Transport LLC | Pharr, TX | 4317047 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | LT Auto Transport | McAllen, TX | 2153464 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 21 mi | 7 G Auto Transport | Edinburg, TX | 3962437 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Cerda Auto Transport LLC | Edinburg, TX | 3135124 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | JMH Auto Transport LLC | Edinburg, TX | 4300056 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Prestige Auto Hauling LLC | Edinburg, TX | 4410537 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Triple C Auto Transport LLC | Edinburg, TX | 3956381 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Aguilar Bros Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 1459473 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Fernandez Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 1643795 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 21 mi | Lugo Auto Transport Inc | McAllen, TX | 1989203 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Direct Auto Transport | McAllen, TX | 2002296 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | H J P Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 3354416 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Celant Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 3999617 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | DH Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 3642675 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Aya Auto Transport Inc | McAllen, TX | 2779935 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | God Speed Auto Transport | McAllen, TX | 2493596 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | JMT Auto Carriers | McAllen, TX | 4581315 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Bye Me Fui Auto Transport LLC | Edinburg, TX | 3936894 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Magic 4 Auto Transport | McAllen, TX | 4245020 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | 1st Jr Auto Carrier Inc | Hidalgo, TX | 2446363 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | J C M Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 3244987 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Corona MTZ Auto Transport LLC | McAllen, TX | 9420385 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Mercedes: the main lanes
Distances from Mercedes to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Mercedes to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,978 mi | 4 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,549 mi | 4 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,437 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 538 mi | 10 hr | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 341 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,742 mi | 4 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,283 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,886 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 Mercedes
24 of the 42 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 140 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 60 of 105 vehicle inspections (57.1%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 140 driver inspections (12.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Jr Auto Carrier IncHidalgo, TX · USDOT 2446363 | 21 | 10 of 21 | 1 of 21 |
| Triple C Auto Transport LLCEdinburg, TX · USDOT 3956381 | 16 | 8 of 11 | 1 of 16 |
| J C M Auto Transport LLCMcAllen, TX · USDOT 3244987 | 13 | 7 of 9 | 0 of 13 |
| Icl Auto Transport LLCPharr, TX · USDOT 3973024 | 11 | 3 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
| Car Hauler Service GTMercedes, TX · USDOT 3339193 | 8 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 8 |
| Magic 4 Auto TransportMcAllen, TX · USDOT 4245020 | 8 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 8 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Hidalgo County
Mercedes 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 Mercedes and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Mercedes 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 Mercedes: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Mercedes, TX?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Mercedes itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Alamo, San Juan, Harlingen, San Benito, Pharr and nearby). All 42 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 Mercedes?
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 Mercedes?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Mercedes to New York City, NY is about 1,978 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 Mercedes?
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 Mercedes done at roadside inspections?
24 of the 42 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 140 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 60 of 105 vehicle inspections (57.1%), 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.