Car Shipping Companies in Richmond, VA
5 auto transporters are registered in Richmond with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 9 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 Richmond to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Richmond
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 9
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 14 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- Adepa Auto Transportation, Henrico
In short
5 auto transporters are registered in Richmond and 9 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 14 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 Richmond City for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Richmond
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
J & J Auto Transport Inc
1817 Palmer Drive, VA 23228
- USDOT
- 958307
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2001
- 2
Christians Auto Transport
1504 Autumn Honey Ct Apt D, VA 23229
- USDOT
- 1852471
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2009
- 3
Hard Hitter Auto Transport LLC
3349 Meadowmont Ln, VA 23223
- USDOT
- 3441441
- MC number
- MC1117829
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
- 4
Speed Line Car Haulers LLC
8401 Mayland Drive Ste A, VA 23294
- USDOT
- 5716609
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 5
Hopdrive
Legal name: Social Auto Transport Inc
1717 E Cary St, VA 23223
- USDOT
- 4302972
- MC number
- MC1676057
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 300 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Richmond
Nearest first, from Henrico, North Chesterfld, North Chesterfield, Glen Allen and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Adepa Auto Transportation | Henrico, VA | 3132151 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Rva Auto Transport LLC | North Chesterfld, VA | 3149767 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Nsa Auto Transport LLC | North Chesterfield, VA | 2791880 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Caspian Auto Transportation and Towing LLC | Glen Allen, VA | 1959227 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | BG Ross Auto Transport LLC | Henrico, VA | 2834620 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | A & J Goodall Auto Transport Service LLC | Midlothian, VA | 2559183 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Northeastern Auto Transport LLC | Henrico, VA | 3400362 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Tiffs Auto Hauling and Freight Services LLC | Chester, VA | 3547317 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | All in Auto Transport LLC | Prince George, VA | 2994766 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Richmond: the main lanes
Distances from Richmond to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Richmond to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 334 mi | 6 hr | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,661 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 721 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,326 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,353 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 112 mi | 2 hr | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 966 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 240 mi | 4 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 Richmond
4 of the 14 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 Richmond City
Richmond is in Richmond City, VA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 6,484 people a year leaving Richmond City for another state, most often for Florida (about 843), California (about 614) and North Carolina (about 614), while about 7,508 (±956) 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 Richmond and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Richmond streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 5 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 Richmond: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Richmond, VA?
5 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Richmond itself, and 9 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Henrico, North Chesterfld, North Chesterfield, Glen Allen, Midlothian and nearby). All 14 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Richmond to New York City, NY is about 334 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond done at roadside inspections?
4 of the 14 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.