Car Shipping Companies in Herndon, VA
1 auto transporter is registered in Herndon with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 40 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 Herndon to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Herndon
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 32
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Legacy Auto Transport LLC, Gaithersburg
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Herndon and 40 more work within 30 miles; 32 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 21 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Legacy Auto Transport LLC's 5 trucks. Most people leaving Fairfax County for another state go to Maryland (Census).
Auto transporters based in Herndon
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Rapid Auto Transport Inc
732 Gentle Breeze Ct, VA 20170
- USDOT
- 2435034
- MC number
- MC1664827
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Herndon
Nearest first, from Sterling, Chantilly, McLean, Fairfax and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | M1 Auto Transport LLC | Sterling, VA | 4465658 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Auto Transportauto Towinggeneral Freight | Chantilly, VA | 3365915 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Awf Auto Transport LLC | McLean, VA | 4550614 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Kash Auto Transport Services | Fairfax, VA | 3835988 | 3 trucks | Within VA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | JC Auto Transport Inc | Germantown, MD | 3123927 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | C & S Car Hauling LLC | Germantown, MD | 4554344 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Flat Price Auto Shipping and East Coast West Coast Movers | Fairfax, VA | 2815075 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | EZ Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 4286723 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Noah's Ark Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 3142279 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Auto Transport International | Gaithersburg, MD | 4190112 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Best Choice Auto Transport LLC | Falls Church, VA | 3235224 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | M3P Auto Transport and Hauling LLC | Boyds, MD | 2969962 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | A Plus Auto Transports LLC | Burke, VA | 4172999 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | 21 Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 4071793 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Getsemani Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 3691691 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Merc Auto Transport LLC | Rockville, MD | 3857004 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | One Day Auto Hauling LLC | Rockville, MD | 3585753 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Velos Car Transportes LLC | Rockville, MD | 5027200 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Roadway Auto Transportation LLC | Leesburg, VA | 3335213 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Legacy Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 3107317 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Capitol Auto Transport LLC | Rockville, MD | 3699498 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | At Auto Transport | Gaithersburg, MD | 2043330 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Roadrunnerz Auto Transport | Rockville, MD | 3354249 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Gran Danes Auto Transporter LLC | Manassas, VA | 3581932 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Jairo Towing | Gainsville, VA | 1510834 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 18 mi | Haus Auto Transport LLC | Germantown, MD | 3502649 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Bg&Sons Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 3160270 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Pilot Auto Transport Inc | Springfield, VA | 2518504 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Nova Xpress Auto Transport LLC | Springfield, VA | 4143987 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Blueline Auto Transport LLC | Alexandria, VA | 8786059 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Knopf Auto Transport Inc | Wheaton, MD | 1955276 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | KF Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4194970 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 19 mi | SRS Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4472106 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | JBC Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 3915716 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Top Car Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4325014 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | H & M Auto Transport | Silver Spring, MD | 4557334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Rufus Auto Trans LLC | Woodbridge, VA | 3362975 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | LP Auto Transport LLC | Adelphi, MD | 3654009 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Danos Car Towing | Hyasttsville, MD | 2400708 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Auto Carrier | North Carrollton, MD | 3914398 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Herndon: the main lanes
Distances from Herndon to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Herndon to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 251 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,653 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 670 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,359 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,404 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,081 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 159 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 619 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 Herndon
21 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 148 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 42 of 117 vehicle inspections (35.9%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 27 of 148 driver inspections (18.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Auto Transport LLCGaithersburg, MD · USDOT 3107317 | 47 | 5 of 31 | 4 of 47 |
| JC Auto Transport IncGermantown, MD · USDOT 3123927 | 15 | 5 of 12 | 3 of 15 |
| EZ Auto Transport LLCGaithersburg, MD · USDOT 4286723 | 14 | 3 of 13 | 4 of 14 |
| 21 Auto Transport LLCGaithersburg, MD · USDOT 4071793 | 12 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 12 |
| Capitol Auto Transport LLCRockville, MD · USDOT 3699498 | 10 | 6 of 8 | 2 of 10 |
| Top Car Transport LLCSilver Spring, MD · USDOT 4325014 | 8 | 4 of 7 | 0 of 8 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Fairfax County
Herndon is in Fairfax County, VA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 45,821 people a year leaving Fairfax County for another state, most often for Maryland (about 7,599), Florida (about 4,453) and Texas (about 4,194), while about 39,217 (±1,951) 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 Herndon and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Herndon 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 Herndon: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Herndon, VA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Herndon itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Sterling, Chantilly, McLean, Fairfax, Germantown and nearby). All 41 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 Herndon?
By reported fleet, Legacy Auto Transport LLC in Gaithersburg, MD, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3107317). 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 Herndon?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Herndon to New York City, NY is about 251 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 Herndon?
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 Herndon done at roadside inspections?
21 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 148 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 42 of 117 vehicle inspections (35.9%), 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.