Car Shipping Companies in Santa Fe, TX
2 auto transporters are registered in Santa Fe with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 34 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 Santa Fe to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Santa Fe
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 34
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 36 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 19 trucks
- Premier Auto Transport Company, Houston
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Santa Fe and 34 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 36 can haul across state lines. 10 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Premier Auto Transport Company's 19 trucks. Most people leaving Galveston County for another state go to Louisiana (Census).
Auto transporters based in Santa Fe
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Big Lotty's Auto Carriers LLC
12813 D Wagner Ln, TX 77510
- USDOT
- 4576503
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 2
Texas Auto Transporters
TX 77510
- USDOT
- 1749540
- MC number
- MC640475
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Santa Fe
Nearest first, from Dickinson, Alvin, Friendswood, Webster and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Hernan Auto Transport LLC | Dickinson, TX | 4574482 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 10 mi | L Villarreal Auto Transport LLC | Alvin, TX | 1990182 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 13 mi | B & M Auto Transport & Logistics LLC | Friendswood, TX | 4107240 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | HHB Auto Transport Inc | Webster, TX | 3299902 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | K N B Auto Haul LLC | Houston, TX | 3171338 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Castillo Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 3456255 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | DMT Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2492473 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Chirino Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3992060 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Auto Transport Logistics LLC | Pearland, TX | 4009289 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | JRT Car Transport LLC | Pearland, TX | 4063496 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Kingz of Auto Transport & Recovery LLC | Rosharon, TX | 4108279 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Aj Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 4544968 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Affordable Car Carriers Service | South Houston, TX | 4016850 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Rbu Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 3600384 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Rhythm Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3260090 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Reyes Auto Transport | Holiday Lakes, TX | 1743261 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Jimmy Rice Auto Transportation | Houston, TX | 3205876 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 25 mi | CKJ Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2347186 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Auto Transport | Pasadena, TX | 4551307 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Importadora Adulam Auto Transport | Pasadena, TX | 4552708 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Auto Transportes Jireh | Pasadena, TX | 3941604 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Demouchet Auto Transport LLC | Fresno, TX | 3399713 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Williams Elite Auto Logistics LLC | Fresno, TX | 4280573 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Premier Auto Transport Company | Houston, TX | 1104987 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 27 mi | Davenport Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3284659 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Figueroas Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 3318909 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Empire Auto Trans Logistics | Houston, TX | 2438422 | 4 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Empire Auto Trans Logistics | Houston, TX | 9410106 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 28 mi | A Way 2 Auto Transport LLC Dba Freight Kings & Transporters | Houston, TX | 1661787 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Safe Auto Transport LLC | Houston, TX | 2369253 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | All Stars Auto Transport | Missouri City, TX | 2000879 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Elite Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 2211317 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Gp-H Vehicle Transport LLC | Missouri City, TX | 2309284 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 30 mi | TJK Auto Transport | Houston, TX | 3235360 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Santa Fe: the main lanes
Distances from Santa Fe to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Santa Fe to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,658 mi | 4 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,628 mi | 4 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,120 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 300 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 38 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,425 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,101 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,567 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 Santa Fe
10 of the 36 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 32 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 16 of 27 vehicle inspections (59.3%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 20 of 32 driver inspections (62.5%, against 10.3%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirino Auto TransportHouston, TX · USDOT 3992060 | 6 | 5 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| Williams Elite Auto Logistics LLCFresno, TX · USDOT 4280573 | 6 | 4 of 5 | 4 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 |
| L Villarreal Auto Transport LLCAlvin, TX · USDOT 1990182 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Figueroas Auto Transport LLCHouston, TX · USDOT 3318909 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Galveston County
Santa Fe is in Galveston County, TX. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,286 people a year leaving Galveston County for another state, most often for Louisiana (about 537), Florida (about 521) and California (about 291), while about 5,360 (±832) 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 Santa Fe and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Santa Fe, TX?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Santa Fe itself, and 34 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Dickinson, Alvin, Friendswood, Webster, Houston and nearby). All 36 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 Santa Fe?
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 Santa Fe?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Santa Fe to New York City, NY is about 1,658 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 Santa Fe?
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 Santa Fe done at roadside inspections?
10 of the 36 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 32 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 16 of 27 vehicle inspections (59.3%), 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.

