Car Shipping Companies in Kelso, WA
2 auto transporters are registered in Kelso 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 Kelso to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Kelso
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 7 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 6 trucks
- Advanced Auto Transport LLC, Kelso
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Kelso and 5 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 7 can haul across state lines. 6 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Advanced Auto Transport LLC's 6 trucks. Most people leaving Cowlitz County for another state go to Oregon (Census).
Auto transporters based in Kelso
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Advanced Auto Transport LLC
2202 Talley Way, WA 98626
- USDOT
- 2943372
- MC number
- MC995844
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 2
Straight Forward Auto Transport LLC
505 Pacific Ave N, WA 98626
- USDOT
- 3907980
- MC number
- MC1441714
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Kelso
Nearest first, from Silverlake, Ridgefield, Battle Ground and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Auto Transport and Recovery LLC | Silverlake, WA | 2528329 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Eugene Auto Transport LLC | Ridgefield, WA | 2999961 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Lat LLC | Ridgefield, WA | 2800821 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | 18 Wheels Auto Transport LLC | Battle Ground, WA | 3362917 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Auto Transport Expert LLC | Battle Ground, WA | 4499883 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Kelso: the main lanes
Distances from Kelso to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Kelso to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,841 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,015 mi | 3 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,048 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,929 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 2,167 mi | 5 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,738 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,173 mi | 7 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,804 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 Kelso
6 of the 7 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 33 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 20 vehicle inspections (10.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 33 driver inspections (9.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Transport and Recovery LLCSilverlake, WA · USDOT 2528329 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
| Eugene Auto Transport LLCRidgefield, WA · USDOT 2999961 | 7 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 7 |
| Advanced Auto Transport LLCKelso, WA · USDOT 2943372 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| 18 Wheels Auto Transport LLCBattle Ground, WA · USDOT 3362917 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Lat LLCRidgefield, WA · USDOT 2800821 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Straight Forward Auto Transport LLCKelso, WA · USDOT 3907980 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Cowlitz County
Kelso is in Cowlitz County, WA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,716 people a year leaving Cowlitz County for another state, most often for Oregon (about 1,185), California (about 363) and Arizona (about 167), while about 3,553 (±629) 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 Kelso and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Kelso 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 Kelso: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Kelso, WA?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Kelso itself, and 5 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Silverlake, Ridgefield, Battle Ground 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 Kelso?
By reported fleet, Advanced Auto Transport LLC in Kelso, WA, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2943372). 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 Kelso?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Kelso to New York City, NY is about 2,841 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 Kelso?
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 Kelso done at roadside inspections?
6 of the 7 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 33 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 20 vehicle inspections (10.0%), 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.