Car Shipping Companies in Arlington, WA
2 auto transporters are registered in Arlington with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 5 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 Arlington to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Arlington
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 7 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Damage Free Auto Transport, Arlington
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Arlington and 5 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 7 can haul across state lines. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Damage Free Auto Transport's 5 trucks. Most people leaving Snohomish County for another state go to California (Census).
Auto transporters based in Arlington
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Damage Free Auto Transport
Legal name: Classiccarpartswa LLC
21716 Sr 530 Ne, WA 98223
- USDOT
- 2795803
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
Affordable Auto Transport Inc
16705 Burn Rd, WA 98223
- USDOT
- 3194928
- MC number
- MC145607
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Arlington
Nearest first, from Snohomish, Everett, Sedro Woolley, Bothell and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 mi | Johnson's Auto Transport Service | Snohomish, WA | 2376234 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Pennywise Auto Transport | Everett, WA | 2143132 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Lowered & Legendary | Everett, WA | 4763899 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Ted's Auto Transport | Sedro Woolley, WA | 3118006 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | American Flag Car Transport LLC | Bothell, WA | 2392317 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Arlington: the main lanes
Distances from Arlington to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Arlington to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,775 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,163 mi | 3 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,001 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,965 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 2,212 mi | 5 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,686 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,181 mi | 7 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,743 mi | 6 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 Arlington
2 of the 7 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 8 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 8 driver inspections (12.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted's Auto TransportSedro Woolley, WA · USDOT 3118006 | 7 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 7 |
| Affordable Auto Transport IncArlington, WA · USDOT 3194928 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Snohomish County
Arlington is in Snohomish County, WA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 17,702 people a year leaving Snohomish County for another state, most often for California (about 3,387), Arizona (about 1,708) and Oregon (about 1,560), while about 16,580 (±1,909) 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 Arlington and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Arlington 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 Washington
111 listed auto transporters are based in Washington; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Arlington: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Arlington, WA?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Arlington itself, and 5 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Snohomish, Everett, Sedro Woolley, Bothell and nearby). All 7 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 Arlington?
By reported fleet, Damage Free Auto Transport in Arlington, WA, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2795803). 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 Arlington?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Arlington to New York City, NY is about 2,775 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 Arlington?
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 Arlington done at roadside inspections?
2 of the 7 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 8 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.