Car Shipping Companies in Pasadena, TX
3 auto transporters are registered in Pasadena 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 Pasadena to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Pasadena
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 43 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 19 trucks
- Premier Auto Transport Company, Houston
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Pasadena and 40 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 43 can haul across state lines. 11 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 Pasadena
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Auto Transport
TX 77506
- USDOT
- 4551307
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 2
Importadora Adulam Auto Transport
TX 77506
- USDOT
- 4552708
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 3
Auto Transportes Jireh
TX 77506
- USDOT
- 3941604
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Pasadena
Nearest first, from South Houston, Houston, Highlands, Webster and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Affordable Car Carriers Service | South Houston, TX | 4016850 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Safe Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 2369253 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Figueroas Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 3318909 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Clutch City Carhaulers | Houston, TX | 2872734 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Weststar Auto Carriers LLC | Houston, TX | 2305534 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | E&S Car Hauler LLC | Houston, TX | 2927232 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Aj Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 4544968 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 9 mi | K N B Auto Haul LLC | Houston, TX | 3171338 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Castillo Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 3456255 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 9 mi | DMT Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2492473 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Chirino Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3992060 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Elite Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2211317 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Sticky's Car Hauling LLC | Highlands, TX | 3465690 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Rbu Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 3600384 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Joes Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 2932243 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Premier Auto Transport Company | Houston, TX | 1104987 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 12 mi | Just Auto Carrier | Houston, TX | 2267015 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Davenport Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3284659 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Solo Auto Transport Corp | Houston, TX | 4311389 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | HHB Auto Transport Inc | Webster, TX | 3299902 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 14 mi | B & M Auto Transport & Logistics LLC | Friendswood, TX | 4107240 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Pravda Luxury Car Transportation | Houston, TX | 4125209 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Rhythm Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3260090 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Jimmy Rice Auto Transportation | Houston, TX | 3205876 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 14 mi | CKJ Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2347186 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Metro Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2097339 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Auto Transport Logistics LLC | Pearland, TX | 4009289 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | JRT Car Transport LLC | Pearland, TX | 4063496 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Texas Vehicle Transportation Co LLC | Baytown, TX | 3974015 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Gamboa Auto Transports | Humble, TX | 3320011 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Rojas Auto Carriers LLC | Humble, TX | 4350099 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | NTS Auto Transport LLC | Crosby, TX | 2727486 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 17 mi | J&G Auto Transports LLC | Houston, TX | 4182589 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Nationwide Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2464061 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Monte's Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 1983277 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Mouss Auto Transportation LLC | Houston, TX | 3096015 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Empire Auto Trans Logistics | Houston, TX | 2438422 | 4 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 19 mi | RS Auto Carrier LLC | Houston, TX | 1240135 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Empire Auto Trans Logistics | Houston, TX | 9410106 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 19 mi | TJK Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3235360 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Pasadena: the main lanes
Distances from Pasadena to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Pasadena to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,645 mi | 4 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,611 mi | 4 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,096 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 270 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,412 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,115 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,554 mi | 4 days | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 808 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 Pasadena
11 of the 43 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 42 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 16 of 35 vehicle inspections (45.7%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 16 of 42 driver inspections (38.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| E&S Car Hauler LLCHouston, TX · USDOT 2927232 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Harris County
Pasadena 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 Pasadena and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Pasadena 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 Pasadena: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Pasadena, TX?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Pasadena itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (South Houston, Houston, Highlands, Webster, Friendswood 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 Pasadena?
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 Pasadena?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Pasadena to New York City, NY is about 1,645 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 Pasadena?
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 Pasadena done at roadside inspections?
11 of the 43 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 42 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 16 of 35 vehicle inspections (45.7%), 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.

