Car Shipping Companies in Terrell, TX
2 auto transporters are registered in Terrell with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 36 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 Terrell to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Terrell
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 36
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 14
- of 38 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 15 trucks
- Jack Key Auto Transport, Dallas
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Terrell and 36 more work within 30 miles; 14 of the 38 can haul across state lines. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Jack Key Auto Transport's 15 trucks. Most people leaving Kaufman County for another state go to Washington (Census).
Auto transporters based in Terrell
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Lifestyle Auto Transport
Legal name: Lifestyle Trucking Inc
17000 State Highway 205, TX 75160
- USDOT
- 3237664
- MC number
- MC1016322 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Torres Auto Transport
TX 75160
- USDOT
- 2780652
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Terrell
Nearest first, from Heartland, Forney, Rockwall, Fate and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Mr Loue Auto Transport Inc | Heartland, TX | 3461288 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Dallas Direct Auto Transport | Forney, TX | 2459862 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 9 mi | DFW Auto Carriers | Forney, TX | 2815559 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Nelson Auto Transport LLC | Rockwall, TX | 3135143 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | TS Auto Transport | Rockwall, TX | 1554299 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Billen Express | Fate, TX | 3456630 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Road Runner Transport | Royse City, TX | 3319867 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Reliable Auto Haulers LLC | Crandall, TX | 3016066 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Reliable Auto Haulers | Crandall, TX | 2846930 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Custom Auto Transport LLC | Seagoville, TX | 3017038 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Jett's Auto Transport | Wills Point, TX | 4474527 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Husky Auto Transport Inc | Rowlett, TX | 1058069 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 20 mi | J-Mak Auto Transport LLC | Mesquite, TX | 2287518 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Steady Haulin Auto Transport LLC | Caddo Mills, TX | 4442780 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Ya Auto Transport | Garland, TX | 2523898 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | 5 Star Auto Transport | Garland, TX | 3277565 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Jack Key Auto Transport | Dallas, TX | 275346 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 23 mi | Griffin Autohaul | Dallas, TX | 845933 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Dallas Auto Transport | Dallas, TX | 2629954 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Nicole Freight & Auto Transport Services LLC | Dallas, TX | 4424939 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Mendoza's Auto Transport | Dallas, TX | 2898662 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Pryor Auto Transport | Greenville, TX | 2012217 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Global Auto Haulers | Garland, TX | 3120517 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Egbons Auto Transport | Dallas, TX | 3463153 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Mikey's Auto Transport & Towing | Hutchins, TX | 3530367 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Thrifyautoship Com | Wilmer, TX | 2537155 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Executive Class Auto Carriers Inc | Dallas, TX | 4483338 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | P & J Auto Transport | Dallas, TX | 1971275 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Still Rollin Auto Carrier Corporation | Lone Oak, TX | 4485117 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Dallas Auto Transporters | Dallas, TX | 2997780 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Select Auto Transporting LLC | Dallas, TX | 3139775 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Bullhead Auto Transportation | Dallas, TX | 4508902 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | FL Auto Transport LLC | Allen, TX | 4254175 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Unique Auto Transport | Lancaster, TX | 2985171 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Faster Than the Rest Car Hauling LLC | Lancaster, TX | 3318141 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Kilo's Auto Transport | Lancaster, TX | 3979542 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Terrell: the main lanes
Distances from Terrell to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Terrell to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,569 mi | 4 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,477 mi | 3 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 919 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 34 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 250 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,348 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,262 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,483 mi | 3 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 Terrell
9 of the 38 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 28 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 18 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 28 driver inspections (25.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Billen ExpressFate, TX · USDOT 3456630 | 5 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Thrifyautoship ComWilmer, TX · USDOT 2537155 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Road Runner TransportRoyse City, TX · USDOT 3319867 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| FL Auto Transport LLCAllen, TX · USDOT 4254175 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Kaufman County
Terrell is in Kaufman County, TX. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,313 people a year leaving Kaufman County for another state, most often for Washington (about 141), Mississippi (about 139) and California (about 131), while about 2,166 (±703) 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 Terrell and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Terrell 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 Terrell: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Terrell, TX?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Terrell itself, and 36 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Heartland, Forney, Rockwall, Fate, Royse City and nearby). All 38 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 Terrell?
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 Terrell?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Terrell to New York City, NY is about 1,569 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 Terrell?
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 Terrell done at roadside inspections?
9 of the 38 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 28 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 18 vehicle inspections (50.0%), 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.

