Car Shipping Companies in Socorro, TX
4 auto transporters are registered in Socorro with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 35 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 Socorro to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Socorro
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 35
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 31
- of 39 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 8 trucks
- Ballistic Auto Transport LLC, Socorro
In short
4 auto transporters are registered in Socorro and 35 more work within 30 miles; 31 of the 39 can haul across state lines. 21 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Ballistic Auto Transport LLC's 8 trucks. Most people leaving El Paso County for another state go to New Mexico (Census).
Auto transporters based in Socorro
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Ballistic Auto Transport LLC
10841 Alameda Ave, TX 79927
- USDOT
- 4176900
- MC number
- MC1607506
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 2
Southwest Auto Transport LLC
10555 La Cienega Dr, TX 79927
- USDOT
- 2991488
- MC number
- MC19229
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 3
Sun City Elite Auto Transport LLC
11359 Alameda Ave, TX 79927
- USDOT
- 2878455
- MC number
- MC966078
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2016
- 4
Amador Auto Transport LLC
701 Villas Del Este Rd, TX 79927
- USDOT
- 4262818
- MC number
- MC1654227
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Socorro
Nearest first, from El Paso, Clint, San Elizario, Horizon City and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Racing Auto Transport LLC | El Paso, TX | 3444991 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 0 mi | M & C Car Carrier LLC | El Paso, TX | 4452893 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 0 mi | Vale Auto Transport LLC | El Paso, TX | 4494420 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Junky Transport | Clint, TX | 1646918 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi | Superior1 Auto Transport Inc | San Elizario, TX | 4246539 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | De La Sierra Motors | El Paso, TX | 697654 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi | Mr Vic Auto Transport LLC | El Paso, TX | 1338934 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Alfa Car Carriers LLC | El Paso, TX | 3859903 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Maldo Auto Transport LLC | El Paso, TX | 1523961 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi | Zamora Transport | El Paso, TX | 981277 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi | Encar Transport LLC | El Paso, TX | 3459985 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Azm Auto Transport LLC | El Paso, TX | 2079549 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Shivale Auto Transport | El Paso, TX | 1765351 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Chavira's Auto Transport LLC | El Paso, TX | 2883076 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Pro-Hauling Auto Transport LLC | Horizon City, TX | 4120495 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | JPP Car Carrier LLC | El Paso, TX | 4297750 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Taurus Auto Transport LLC | Horizon City, TX | 4560383 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | El Paso Express Auto Transport LLC | El Paso, TX | 4225766 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Dorado Auto Transport Inc | El Paso, TX | 4175641 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | H Auto Transport | El Paso, TX | 4318409 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Safeway Car Hauling LLC | El Paso, TX | 4198005 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Martinez Auto Transport | El Paso, TX | 4430483 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Dealers Auto Express | El Paso, TX | 3123205 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Mr JS Auto Transport LLC | El Paso, TX | 1712162 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Max Auto Transport | El Paso, TX | 1453412 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 20 mi | Jesan Auto Transport | El Paso, TX | 1630520 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 20 mi | El Paso Auto Transport 915 LLC | El Paso, TX | 4487150 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | La Verdad Auto Transport LLC | El Paso, TX | 3117691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Bows Auto Transport LLC | El Paso, TX | 3440850 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Rio Grande Auto Transport | El Paso, TX | 1915070 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Texas Auto Hauling LLC | El Paso, TX | 4190140 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Orj Auto Transport LLC | El Paso, TX | 4362970 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Riojas Auto Transport Inc | El Paso, TX | 3680059 | 7 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Weststar Auto Transport | Canutillo, TX | 2829686 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Ricky's Auto Transport | Anthony, TX | 2577349 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Socorro: the main lanes
Distances from Socorro to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Socorro to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,207 mi | 5 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 832 mi | 2 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,454 mi | 3 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 652 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 770 mi | 2 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,000 mi | 5 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,898 mi | 4 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,128 mi | 5 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 Socorro
21 of the 39 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 116 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 35 of 84 vehicle inspections (41.7%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 26 of 116 driver inspections (22.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballistic Auto Transport LLCSocorro, TX · USDOT 4176900 | 19 | 9 of 13 | 8 of 19 |
| Racing Auto Transport LLCEl Paso, TX · USDOT 3444991 | 16 | 4 of 8 | 1 of 16 |
| Superior1 Auto Transport IncSan Elizario, TX · USDOT 4246539 | 14 | 3 of 11 | 1 of 14 |
| El Paso Express Auto Transport LLCEl Paso, TX · USDOT 4225766 | 12 | 5 of 9 | 1 of 12 |
| Chavira's Auto Transport LLCEl Paso, TX · USDOT 2883076 | 10 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 10 |
| M & C Car Carrier LLCEl Paso, TX · USDOT 4452893 | 8 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 8 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of El Paso County
Socorro is in El Paso County, TX. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 28,361 people a year leaving El Paso County for another state, most often for New Mexico (about 4,761), Georgia (about 1,743) and California (about 1,731), while about 22,606 (±1,903) 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 Socorro and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Socorro streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 4 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 Socorro: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Socorro, TX?
4 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Socorro itself, and 35 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (El Paso, Clint, San Elizario, Horizon City, Canutillo and nearby). All 39 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 Socorro?
By reported fleet, Ballistic Auto Transport LLC in Socorro, TX, with 8 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4176900). 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 Socorro?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Socorro to New York City, NY is about 2,207 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 Socorro?
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 Socorro done at roadside inspections?
21 of the 39 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 116 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 35 of 84 vehicle inspections (41.7%), 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.