Car Shipping Companies in Chesapeake, VA
2 auto transporters are registered in Chesapeake with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 8 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 Chesapeake to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Chesapeake
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 10 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- Performance Auto Carrier Inc, Chesapeake
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Chesapeake and 8 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 10 can haul across state lines. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Performance Auto Carrier Inc's 2 trucks. Most people leaving Chesapeake City for another state go to North Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Chesapeake
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Performance Auto Carrier Inc
2004 Ames Court, VA 23321
- USDOT
- 1264215
- MC number
- MC494570
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
- 2
Hurst Auto Transport LLC
1240 West Rd, VA 23323
- USDOT
- 3646942
- MC number
- MC1255551
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Chesapeake
Nearest first, from Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Va Beach, Newport News and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Roundtrip LLC | Norfolk, VA | 4179341 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | JF Car Hauling | Norfolk, VA | 2425003 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | SB Auto Transport LLC | Virginia Beach, VA | 3496167 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | All County Auto Hauler Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | 3521187 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Iron Mike's Car Haulers | Va Beach, VA | 1060276 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Swift Logistics Auto Transport LLC | Virginia Beach, VA | 2980620 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | AR Car Transport LLC | Virginia Beach, VA | 4539126 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Duke's Auto Transport Inc | Newport News, VA | 955896 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Chesapeake: the main lanes
Distances from Chesapeake to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Chesapeake to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 349 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,742 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 810 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,386 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,396 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 174 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 926 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 273 mi | 5 hr | Priced route → |
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 Chesapeake
3 of the 10 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 5 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspection (0.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 5 driver inspections (20.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Auto Carrier IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 1264215 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
| Hurst Auto Transport LLCChesapeake, VA · USDOT 3646942 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Duke's Auto Transport IncNewport News, VA · USDOT 955896 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Chesapeake City
Chesapeake is in Chesapeake City, VA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,165 people a year leaving Chesapeake City for another state, most often for North Carolina (about 1,419), Florida (about 1,038) and California (about 892), while about 8,714 (±1,217) 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 Chesapeake and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Chesapeake 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 Virginia
70 listed auto transporters are based in Virginia; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Chesapeake: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Chesapeake, VA?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Chesapeake itself, and 8 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Va Beach, Newport News and nearby). All 10 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 Chesapeake?
By reported fleet, Performance Auto Carrier Inc in Chesapeake, VA, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1264215). 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 Chesapeake?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Chesapeake to New York City, NY is about 349 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 Chesapeake?
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 Chesapeake done at roadside inspections?
3 of the 10 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 5 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspections (0.0%), 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.