Car Shipping Companies in Lake Tapps, WA
No auto transporter is registered in Lake Tapps itself on the federal register, but 38 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Bonney Lake, Auburn, Puyallup and nearby. 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 Lake Tapps to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lake Tapps
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 38
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 38 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 30 trucks
- DC Trucking, Enumclaw
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Lake Tapps itself, but 38 work within 30 miles; 9 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 Pierce County for another state go to California (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lake Tapps
These are the carriers that serve a Lake Tapps pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Bonney Lake, Auburn, Puyallup, Algona and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | DC Auto Carrier LLC | Bonney Lake, WA | 3871099 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Amur Car Transportation LLC | Auburn, WA | 4150791 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Tuky's Auto Transport LLC | Auburn, WA | 3362320 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Stroh's Auto Transport | Auburn, WA | 810103 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | SB Auto Transport LLC | Puyallup, WA | 3760873 | 0 drivers | Within WA | Not rated |
| 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 | MC Auto Transport LLC | Federal Way, WA | 1421477 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Fata Auto Transport LLC | Puyallup, WA | 2380849 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | NW Auto Carrier LLC | Puyallup, WA | 3455619 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Triple M Auto Transport LLC | Kent, WA | 1740434 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Three Ways Auto Transport | Kent, WA | 2942207 | 0 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | El Toro Auto Transportation LLC | Federal Way, WA | 3361091 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | AAA Auto Transport LLC | Federal Way, WA | 3218698 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Platinum Auto Movers LLC | Federal Way, WA | 4494324 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | E and P Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 2370529 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | 10 Car Auto Transporters LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3937812 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 12 mi | A to Z Auto Transport | Kent, WA | 4085163 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Northwest Auto Transport Inc | Kent, WA | 825267 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Alm Auto Transport LLC | Kent, WA | 2346102 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Rob-Ros Auto Transportation and Towing Services LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3910540 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Parkland Auto Transport LLC | Graham, WA | 1917933 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | NW Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 1267258 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Bowtie Auto Transport | Graham, WA | 4493747 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Safe and Secure Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 2399030 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Seattle Car Transport LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3350380 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Abe's Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 4140416 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Smitty's Auto Transport | Spanaway, WA | 3211620 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | DC Trucking | Enumclaw, WA | 3001374 | 30 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 23 mi | Quality Auto Transport LLC | Enumclaw, WA | 2558067 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Us Auto Transportation LLC | Seattle, WA | 2181708 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Moving Forword Auto Transport | Bellevue, WA | 1930169 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Backwoods Auto Transport LLC | Seattle, WA | 3130339 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Hulk Hauler Vehicle Transporter | Lacey, WA | 2363393 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lake Tapps: the main lanes
Distances from Lake Tapps to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lake Tapps to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,796 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,088 mi | 3 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,012 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,937 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 2,180 mi | 5 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,700 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,167 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 Lake Tapps
13 of the 38 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 Pierce County
Lake Tapps is in Pierce County, WA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 28,851 people a year leaving Pierce County for another state, most often for California (about 3,827), Texas (about 3,113) and Arizona (about 2,236), while about 31,651 (±2,052) 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 Lake Tapps and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lake Tapps streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; agree the spot when you book. 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 Lake Tapps: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lake Tapps, WA?
None is registered in Lake Tapps itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 38 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Bonney Lake, Auburn, Puyallup, Algona, Federal Way and nearby), all with active registrations, 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 Lake Tapps?
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 Lake Tapps?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lake Tapps to New York City, NY is about 2,796 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 Lake Tapps?
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 Lake Tapps done at roadside inspections?
13 of the 38 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.