Car Shipping Companies in Sterling, VA
1 auto transporter is registered in Sterling 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 Sterling to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Sterling
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 31
- 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 Sterling and 40 more work within 30 miles; 31 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 Loudoun County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in Sterling
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
M1 Auto Transport LLC
42714 Arcola Blvd, VA 20166
- USDOT
- 4465658
- MC number
- MC1761732
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Sterling
Nearest first, from Chantilly, Herndon, Fairfax, McLean and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Auto Transportauto Towinggeneral Freight | Chantilly, VA | 3365915 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Rapid Auto Transport Inc | Herndon, VA | 2435034 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Kash Auto Transport Services | Fairfax, VA | 3835988 | 3 trucks | Within VA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Flat Price Auto Shipping and East Coast West Coast Movers | Fairfax, VA | 2815075 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Awf Auto Transport LLC | McLean, VA | 4550614 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | JC Auto Transport Inc | Germantown, MD | 3123927 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | C & S Car Hauling LLC | Germantown, MD | 4554344 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Jairo Towing | Gainsville, VA | 1510834 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 15 mi | EZ Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 4286723 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Noah's Ark Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 3142279 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Auto Transport International | Gaithersburg, MD | 4190112 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Roadway Auto Transportation LLC | Leesburg, VA | 3335213 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | M3P Auto Transport and Hauling LLC | Boyds, MD | 2969962 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Gran Danes Auto Transporter LLC | Manassas, VA | 3581932 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | A Plus Auto Transports LLC | Burke, VA | 4172999 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Best Choice Auto Transport LLC | Falls Church, VA | 3235224 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | 21 Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 4071793 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Getsemani Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 3691691 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Merc Auto Transport LLC | Rockville, MD | 3857004 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | One Day Auto Hauling LLC | Rockville, MD | 3585753 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Velos Car Transportes LLC | Rockville, MD | 5027200 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Haus Auto Transport LLC | Germantown, MD | 3502649 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Pilot Auto Transport Inc | Springfield, VA | 2518504 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Nova Xpress Auto Transport LLC | Springfield, VA | 4143987 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | J-A-W Auto Transport | Purcellville, VA | 1738828 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Legacy Auto Transport LLC | Gaithersburg, MD | 3107317 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | At Auto Transport | Gaithersburg, MD | 2043330 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Rufus Auto Trans LLC | Woodbridge, VA | 3362975 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Capitol Auto Transport LLC | Rockville, MD | 3699498 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Roadrunnerz Auto Transport | Rockville, MD | 3354249 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Blueline Auto Transport LLC | Alexandria, VA | 8786059 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Knopf Auto Transport Inc | Wheaton, MD | 1955276 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | KF Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4194970 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Bg&Sons Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 3160270 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | SRS Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4472106 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | JBC Auto Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 3915716 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Top Car Transport LLC | Silver Spring, MD | 4325014 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Perfect Auto Hauling LLC | Woodbridge, VA | 3906797 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | SM Auto Transport LLC | Lorton, VA | 4073226 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Breeze Auto Transport LLC | Lorton, VA | 2113367 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Sterling: the main lanes
Distances from Sterling to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Sterling to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 256 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,648 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 665 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,354 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,399 mi | 3 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,079 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 164 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 615 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 Sterling
21 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 152 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 45 of 120 vehicle inspections (37.5%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 152 driver inspections (20.4%, 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 Loudoun County
Sterling is in Loudoun County, VA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 14,336 people a year leaving Loudoun County for another state, most often for Texas (about 1,726), Florida (about 1,648) and Maryland (about 1,362), while about 10,592 (±1,471) 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 Sterling and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Sterling 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 Sterling: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Sterling, VA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Sterling itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Chantilly, Herndon, Fairfax, McLean, 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 Sterling?
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 Sterling?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Sterling to New York City, NY is about 256 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 Sterling?
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 Sterling done at roadside inspections?
21 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 152 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 45 of 120 vehicle inspections (37.5%), 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.