Car Shipping Companies in Kent, WA
5 auto transporters are registered in Kent with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 34 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 Kent to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Kent
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 34
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 39 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 30 trucks
- DC Trucking, Enumclaw
In short
5 auto transporters are registered in Kent and 34 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 39 can haul across state lines. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is DC Trucking's 30 trucks. Most people leaving King County for another state go to California (Census).
Auto transporters based in Kent
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
A to Z Auto Transport
Legal name: A to Z Transportation LLC
412 Washington Ave N Trlr F, WA 98032
- USDOT
- 4085163
- MC number
- MC1555032
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 2
Triple M Auto Transport LLC
15219 Se 310Th St, WA 98042
- USDOT
- 1740434
- MC number
- MC682305
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
- 3
Northwest Auto Transport Inc
27602 129Th Ct Se, WA 98031
- USDOT
- 825267
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1999
- 4
Alm Auto Transport LLC
11255 Se 224Th Pl, WA 98031
- USDOT
- 2346102
- MC number
- MC802816
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2012
- 5
Three Ways Auto Transport
27410 117Th Ave Se, WA 98030
- USDOT
- 2942207
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2016
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Kent
Nearest first, from Auburn, Algona, Federal Way, Puyallup and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | McDaniels Auto Transport & Repair | Auburn, WA | 2801792 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Puerto Vallarta Auto Transport LLC | Algona, WA | 2861826 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | AA Auto Transport LLC | Auburn, WA | 2110328 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Drs24 Auto Transport LLC | Algona, WA | 3240334 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Nick's Auto Transport | Auburn, WA | 2283244 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Ok Auto Transport | Federal Way, WA | 1444368 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi | Amur Car Transportation LLC | Auburn, WA | 4150791 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | MC Auto Transport LLC | Federal Way, WA | 1421477 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Tuky's Auto Transport LLC | Auburn, WA | 3362320 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Stroh's Auto Transport | Auburn, WA | 810103 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 10 mi | El Toro Auto Transportation LLC | Federal Way, WA | 3361091 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | AAA Auto Transport LLC | Federal Way, WA | 3218698 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Platinum Auto Movers LLC | Federal Way, WA | 4494324 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | SB Auto Transport LLC | Puyallup, WA | 3760873 | 0 drivers | Within WA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Us Auto Transportation LLC | Seattle, WA | 2181708 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | DC Auto Carrier LLC | Bonney Lake, WA | 3871099 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Moving Forword Auto Transport | Bellevue, WA | 1930169 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | E and P Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 2370529 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | 10 Car Auto Transporters LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3937812 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Seattle Car Transport LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3350380 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | NW Auto Carrier LLC | Puyallup, WA | 3455619 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | NW Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 1267258 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Abe's Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 4140416 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Backwoods Auto Transport LLC | Seattle, WA | 3130339 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Fata Auto Transport LLC | Puyallup, WA | 2380849 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Rob-Ros Auto Transportation and Towing Services LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3910540 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Car Transport LLC | Redmond, WA | 4520505 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Safe and Secure Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 2399030 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Parkland Auto Transport LLC | Graham, WA | 1917933 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Smitty's Auto Transport | Spanaway, WA | 3211620 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Bowtie Auto Transport | Graham, WA | 4493747 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | DC Trucking | Enumclaw, WA | 3001374 | 30 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 28 mi | Quality Auto Transport LLC | Enumclaw, WA | 2558067 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Interstate Auto Transport LLC | Bremerton, WA | 1475305 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Kent: the main lanes
Distances from Kent to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Kent to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,795 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,101 mi | 3 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,013 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,944 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 2,188 mi | 5 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,701 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,172 mi | 7 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,761 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 Kent
13 of the 39 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 117 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 17 of 60 vehicle inspections (28.3%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 117 driver inspections (2.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC TruckingEnumclaw, WA · USDOT 3001374 | 46 | 1 of 23 | 1 of 46 |
| DC Auto Carrier LLCBonney Lake, WA · USDOT 3871099 | 18 | 2 of 10 | 0 of 18 |
| Ok Auto TransportFederal Way, WA · USDOT 1444368 | 15 | 3 of 7 | 1 of 15 |
| Drs24 Auto Transport LLCAlgona, WA · USDOT 3240334 | 7 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 7 |
| El Toro Auto Transportation LLCFederal Way, WA · USDOT 3361091 | 6 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| NW Auto Carrier LLCPuyallup, WA · USDOT 3455619 | 5 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of King County
Kent is in King County, WA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 60,583 people a year leaving King County for another state, most often for California (about 14,488), Arizona (about 5,267) and Texas (about 4,270), while about 82,716 (±3,172) 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 Kent and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Kent 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 Washington
111 listed auto transporters are based in Washington; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Kent: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Kent, WA?
5 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Kent itself, and 34 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Auburn, Algona, Federal Way, Puyallup, Seattle and nearby). All 39 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 Kent?
By reported fleet, DC Trucking in Enumclaw, WA, with 30 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3001374). 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 Kent?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Kent to New York City, NY is about 2,795 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 Kent?
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 Kent done at roadside inspections?
13 of the 39 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 117 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 17 of 60 vehicle inspections (28.3%), 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.