Car Shipping Companies in Chester, VA
1 auto transporter is registered in Chester with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 15 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 Chester to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Chester
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 15
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 16 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- Adepa Auto Transportation, Henrico
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Chester and 15 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 16 can haul across state lines. 4 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Adepa Auto Transportation's 2 trucks. Most people leaving Chesterfield County for another state go to North Carolina (Census).
Auto transporters based in Chester
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Tiffs Auto Hauling and Freight Services LLC
1501 Enon Church Road, VA 23836
- USDOT
- 3547317
- MC number
- MC1186692
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Chester
Nearest first, from Henrico, Prince George, Richmond, North Chesterfld and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | BG Ross Auto Transport LLC | Henrico, VA | 2834620 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Northeastern Auto Transport LLC | Henrico, VA | 3400362 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | All in Auto Transport LLC | Prince George, VA | 2994766 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Hard Hitter Auto Transport LLC | Richmond, VA | 3441441 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Rva Auto Transport LLC | North Chesterfld, VA | 3149767 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Hopdrive | Richmond, VA | 4302972 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Nsa Auto Transport LLC | North Chesterfield, VA | 2791880 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Mobile Auto Transport LLC | Petersburg, VA | 3032589 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | A & J Goodall Auto Transport Service LLC | Midlothian, VA | 2559183 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Adepa Auto Transportation | Henrico, VA | 3132151 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | J & J Auto Transport Inc | Richmond, VA | 958307 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Christians Auto Transport | Richmond, VA | 1852471 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Cam 2 Auto Transport | Spring Grove, VA | 1922327 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Speed Line Car Haulers LLC | Richmond, VA | 5716609 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Caspian Auto Transportation and Towing LLC | Glen Allen, VA | 1959227 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Chester: the main lanes
Distances from Chester to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Chester to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 341 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,669 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 735 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,333 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,353 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 126 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 953 mi | 2 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 250 mi | 5 hr | — |
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 Chester
4 of the 16 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 6 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 4 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 6 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adepa Auto TransportationHenrico, VA · USDOT 3132151 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Tiffs Auto Hauling and Freight Services LLCChester, VA · USDOT 3547317 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Nsa Auto Transport LLCNorth Chesterfield, VA · USDOT 2791880 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Hard Hitter Auto Transport LLCRichmond, VA · USDOT 3441441 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Chesterfield County
Chester is in Chesterfield County, VA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,697 people a year leaving Chesterfield County for another state, most often for North Carolina (about 733), Florida (about 679) and Texas (about 432), while about 7,844 (±1,149) 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 Chester and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Chester streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 1 carrier 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 Chester: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Chester, VA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Chester itself, and 15 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Henrico, Prince George, Richmond, North Chesterfld, North Chesterfield and nearby). All 16 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 Chester?
By reported fleet, Adepa Auto Transportation in Henrico, VA, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3132151). 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 Chester?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Chester to New York City, NY is about 341 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 Chester?
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 Chester done at roadside inspections?
4 of the 16 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 6 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 4 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.