Car Shipping Companies in Arlington, VA
No auto transporter is registered in Arlington itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Alexandria, Falls Church, Hyattsville and nearby. 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 Arlington to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Arlington
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 34
- of 40 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Knopf Auto Transport Inc, Wheaton
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Arlington itself, but 40 work within 30 miles; 34 can haul across state lines. 17 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Knopf Auto Transport Inc's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Arlington County for another state go to Maryland (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Arlington
These are the carriers that serve a Arlington pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Alexandria, Falls Church, Hyattsville, Temple Hills and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Blueline Auto Transport LLC | Alexandria, VA | 8786059 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Best Choice Auto Transport LLC | Falls Church, VA | 3235224 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | G & A Auto Transport LLC | Hyattsville, MD | 1137670 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Triple Auto Transport | Temple Hills, MD | 4550306 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Danos Car Towing | Hyasttsville, MD | 2400708 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Bg&Sons Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 3160270 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Auto Transport & Towing Express | Hyattsville, MD | 3232058 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | J Amaya Towing | Hyattsville, MD | 1397757 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | DRT Auto Transporter LLC | Temple Hills, MD | 3399869 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | E&N Auto Transport | Hyattsville, MD | 3404472 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Flat Price Auto Shipping and East Coast West Coast Movers | Fairfax, VA | 2815075 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Pilot Auto Transport Inc | Springfield, VA | 2518504 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Awf Auto Transport LLC | McLean, VA | 4550614 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | LP Auto Transport LLC | Adelphi, MD | 3654009 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Next Day Auto Transport LLC | Fort Washington, MD | 2995703 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Express Auto Transport LLC | Riverdale, MD | 4114759 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | A Plus Auto Transports LLC | Fort Washington, MD | 3207139 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Car Hauler | Capitol Heights, MD | 3669124 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Auto Carrier | North Carrollton, MD | 3914398 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | H & M Auto Transport | Silver Spring, MD | 4557334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Knopf Auto Transport Inc | Wheaton, MD | 1955276 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | KF Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4194970 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Merc Auto Transport LLC | Rockville, MD | 3857004 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | One Day Auto Hauling LLC | Rockville, MD | 3585753 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Velos Car Transportes LLC | Rockville, MD | 5027200 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Nova Xpress Auto Transport LLC | Springfield, VA | 4143987 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | A Plus Auto Transports LLC | Burke, VA | 4172999 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Justice Auto Transporting LLC | Clinton, MD | 3410215 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Kash Auto Transport Services | Fairfax, VA | 3835988 | 3 trucks | Within VA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Elvis Auto Transport LLC | Lanham, MD | 3993745 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | SM Auto Transport LLC | Lorton, VA | 4073226 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Breeze Auto Transport LLC | Lorton, VA | 2113367 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | SRS Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4472106 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | JBC Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 3915716 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Top Car Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4325014 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Car Hauling LLC | Lorton, VA | 3679799 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Capitol Auto Transport LLC | Rockville, MD | 3699498 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | G&S Auto Transport LLC | Beltsville, MD | 2281989 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Roadrunnerz Auto Transport | Rockville, MD | 3354249 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Guerras Auto Transport LLC | Beltsville, MD | 4342299 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Arlington: the main lanes
Distances from Arlington to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Arlington to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 241 mi | 4 hr | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,672 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 690 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,374 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,417 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,076 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 148 mi | 3 hr | Priced route → |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 628 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 Arlington
17 of the 40 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 74 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 33 of 66 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 74 driver inspections (16.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Auto Transport LLCRockville, MD · USDOT 3699498 | 10 | 6 of 8 | 2 of 10 |
| Express Auto Transport LLCRiverdale, MD · USDOT 4114759 | 10 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 10 |
| Top Car Transport LLCSilver Spring, MD · USDOT 4325014 | 8 | 4 of 7 | 0 of 8 |
| One Day Auto Hauling LLCRockville, MD · USDOT 3585753 | 7 | 3 of 6 | 1 of 7 |
| G & A Auto Transport LLCHyattsville, MD · USDOT 1137670 | 6 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 6 |
| Auto Transport & Towing ExpressHyattsville, MD · USDOT 3232058 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Arlington County
Arlington is in Arlington County, VA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 17,494 people a year leaving Arlington County for another state, most often for Maryland (about 3,142), District of Columbia (about 2,881) and California (about 1,699), while about 15,823 (±1,208) 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 Arlington and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Arlington streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; agree the spot when you book. 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 Virginia
70 listed auto transporters are based in Virginia; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Arlington: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Arlington, VA?
None is registered in Arlington itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Alexandria, Falls Church, Hyattsville, Temple Hills, Hyasttsville and nearby), all with active registrations, 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 Arlington?
By reported fleet, Knopf Auto Transport Inc in Wheaton, MD, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1955276). 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 Arlington?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Arlington to New York City, NY is about 241 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 Arlington?
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 Arlington done at roadside inspections?
17 of the 40 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 74 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 33 of 66 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.