Car Shipping Companies in Olympia, WA
1 auto transporter is registered in Olympia with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 22 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 Olympia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Olympia
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 22
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 23 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 7 trucks
- DC Auto Carrier LLC, Bonney Lake
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Olympia and 22 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 23 can haul across state lines. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is DC Auto Carrier LLC's 7 trucks. Most people leaving Thurston County for another state go to California (Census).
Auto transporters based in Olympia
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Mendez Auto Transport and Towing
8530 Steilacoom Rd Se #60 98513, WA 98513
- USDOT
- 2958945
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Olympia
Nearest first, from Lacey, Spanaway, Tacoma, Puyallup and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Signature Auto Transport LLC | Lacey, WA | 1858147 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Hulk Hauler Vehicle Transporter | Lacey, WA | 2363393 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Smitty's Auto Transport | Spanaway, WA | 3211620 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Safe and Secure Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 2399030 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Rob-Ros Auto Transportation and Towing Services LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3910540 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | NW Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 1267258 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Abe's Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 4140416 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Seattle Car Transport LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3350380 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | E and P Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 2370529 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | 10 Car Auto Transporters LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3937812 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | NW Auto Carrier LLC | Puyallup, WA | 3455619 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Parkland Auto Transport LLC | Graham, WA | 1917933 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Bowtie Auto Transport | Graham, WA | 4493747 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Fata Auto Transport LLC | Puyallup, WA | 2380849 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | K & B Auto Transport | Onalaska, WA | 2372631 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | SB Auto Transport LLC | Puyallup, WA | 3760873 | 0 drivers | Within WA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | El Toro Auto Transportation LLC | Federal Way, WA | 3361091 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | AAA Auto Transport LLC | Federal Way, WA | 3218698 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Platinum Auto Movers LLC | Federal Way, WA | 4494324 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Ok Auto Transport | Federal Way, WA | 1444368 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 29 mi | MC Auto Transport LLC | Federal Way, WA | 1421477 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | DC Auto Carrier LLC | Bonney Lake, WA | 3871099 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Olympia: the main lanes
Distances from Olympia to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Olympia to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,829 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,084 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,043 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,955 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 2,197 mi | 5 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,732 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,190 mi | 7 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,794 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 Olympia
9 of the 23 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 55 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 12 of 31 vehicle inspections (38.7%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 55 driver inspections (1.8%, 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 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 |
| 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 |
| SB Auto Transport LLCPuyallup, WA · USDOT 3760873 | 4 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| K & B Auto TransportOnalaska, WA · USDOT 2372631 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Thurston County
Olympia is in Thurston County, WA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 10,579 people a year leaving Thurston County for another state, most often for California (about 1,554), Texas (about 1,389) and Oregon (about 850), while about 10,148 (±1,209) 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 Olympia and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Olympia 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 Washington
111 listed auto transporters are based in Washington; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Olympia: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Olympia, WA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Olympia itself, and 22 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lacey, Spanaway, Tacoma, Puyallup, Graham and nearby). All 23 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 Olympia?
By reported fleet, DC Auto Carrier LLC in Bonney Lake, WA, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3871099). 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 Olympia?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Olympia to New York City, NY is about 2,829 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 Olympia?
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 Olympia done at roadside inspections?
9 of the 23 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 55 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 12 of 31 vehicle inspections (38.7%), 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.