Car Shipping Companies in Seattle, WA
2 auto transporters are registered in Seattle with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 32 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 Seattle to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Seattle
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 32
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 34 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Ok Auto Transport, Federal Way
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Seattle and 32 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 34 can haul across state lines. 8 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Ok Auto Transport's 5 trucks. Most people leaving King County for another state go to California (Census).
Auto transporters based in Seattle
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Us Auto Transportation LLC
3017 Harbor Ave Sw Apt#2, WA 98126
- USDOT
- 2181708
- MC number
- MC757557
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2011
- 2
Backwoods Auto Transport LLC
2450 Aurora Ave N, WA 98109
- USDOT
- 3130339
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Seattle
Nearest first, from Redmond, Bellevue, Bothell, Kent and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Car Transport LLC | Redmond, WA | 4520505 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Moving Forword Auto Transport | Bellevue, WA | 1930169 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | American Flag Car Transport LLC | Bothell, WA | 2392317 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | A to Z Auto Transport | Kent, WA | 4085163 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Northwest Auto Transport Inc | Kent, WA | 825267 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Alm Auto Transport LLC | Kent, WA | 2346102 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Three Ways Auto Transport | Kent, WA | 2942207 | 0 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Lowered & Legendary | Everett, WA | 4763899 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Interstate Auto Transport LLC | Bremerton, WA | 1475305 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Triple M Auto Transport LLC | Kent, WA | 1740434 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | El Toro Auto Transportation LLC | Federal Way, WA | 3361091 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Pennywise Auto Transport | Everett, WA | 2143132 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | AAA Auto Transport LLC | Federal Way, WA | 3218698 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Platinum Auto Movers LLC | Federal Way, WA | 4494324 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Ok Auto Transport | Federal Way, WA | 1444368 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 23 mi | Puerto Vallarta Auto Transport LLC | Algona, WA | 2861826 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | AA Auto Transport LLC | Auburn, WA | 2110328 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Drs24 Auto Transport LLC | Algona, WA | 3240334 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | McDaniels Auto Transport & Repair | Auburn, WA | 2801792 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | MC Auto Transport LLC | Federal Way, WA | 1421477 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Nick's Auto Transport | Auburn, WA | 2283244 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Quik Pik Auto Transport LLC | Port Ludlow, WA | 3081160 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Amur Car Transportation LLC | Auburn, WA | 4150791 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Tuky's Auto Transport LLC | Auburn, WA | 3362320 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Stroh's Auto Transport | Auburn, WA | 810103 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 27 mi | Seattle Car Transport LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3350380 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Johnson's Auto Transport Service | Snohomish, WA | 2376234 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | E and P Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 2370529 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | 10 Car Auto Transporters LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3937812 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | NW Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 1267258 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Abe's Auto Transport | Tacoma, WA | 4140416 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | SB Auto Transport LLC | Puyallup, WA | 3760873 | 0 drivers | Within WA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Seattle: the main lanes
Distances from Seattle to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Seattle to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 2,855 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,138 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | 2,065 mi | 5 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | 2,095 mi | 5 days | Priced route → |
| Houston, TX | 2,334 mi | 5 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,707 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | 3,340 mi | 7 days | Priced route → |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,767 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
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 Seattle
8 of the 34 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 45 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 22 vehicle inspections (59.1%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 45 driver inspections (4.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Stroh's Auto TransportAuburn, WA · USDOT 810103 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| McDaniels Auto Transport & RepairAuburn, WA · USDOT 2801792 | 4 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| SB Auto Transport LLCPuyallup, WA · USDOT 3760873 | 4 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of King County
Seattle 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 Seattle and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Seattle 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 Seattle: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Seattle, WA?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Seattle itself, and 32 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Redmond, Bellevue, Bothell, Kent, Everett and nearby). All 34 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 Seattle?
By reported fleet, Ok Auto Transport in Federal Way, WA, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1444368). 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 Seattle?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Seattle to New York City, NY is 2,855 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 Seattle?
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 Seattle done at roadside inspections?
8 of the 34 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 45 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 13 of 22 vehicle inspections (59.1%), 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.