Car Shipping Companies in La Crosse, WI
2 auto transporters are registered in La Crosse with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 3 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 La Crosse to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in La Crosse
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 5 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- Coulee Auto Transport, La Crosse
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in La Crosse and 3 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 5 can haul across state lines. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Coulee Auto Transport's 2 trucks. Most people leaving La Crosse County for another state go to Minnesota (Census).
Auto transporters based in La Crosse
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Coulee Auto Transport
Legal name: Coulee Auto Transport LLC
1612 Nakomis Ave, WI 54603
- USDOT
- 3699506
- MC number
- MC1293852
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 2
Stein Auto Transport LLC
524 S Pettibone Dr, WI 54601
- USDOT
- 1888668
- MC number
- MC680267
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
Auto transporters within 30 miles of La Crosse
Nearest first, from Onalaska, Caledonia, De Soto and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Ryan's Auto Movers Inc. | Onalaska, WI | 6356122 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Fitzpatrick Auto Transport LLC | Caledonia, MN | 1856903 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | James Lepke Auto Transport LLC | De Soto, WI | 2987183 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of La Crosse: the main lanes
Distances from La Crosse to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From La Crosse to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,050 mi | 3 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,861 mi | 4 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 262 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 961 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,168 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 940 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,623 mi | 4 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,006 mi | 3 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 La Crosse
3 of the 5 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 11 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 5 vehicle inspections (60.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 11 driver inspections (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stein Auto Transport LLCLa Crosse, WI · USDOT 1888668 | 6 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| Coulee Auto TransportLa Crosse, WI · USDOT 3699506 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| James Lepke Auto Transport LLCDe Soto, WI · USDOT 2987183 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of La Crosse County
La Crosse is in La Crosse County, WI. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,488 people a year leaving La Crosse County for another state, most often for Minnesota (about 1,375), Iowa (about 332) and Virginia (about 290), while about 3,069 (±522) 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 La Crosse and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow La Crosse 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 Wisconsin
34 listed auto transporters are based in Wisconsin; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in La Crosse: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in La Crosse, WI?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in La Crosse itself, and 3 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Onalaska, Caledonia, De Soto and nearby). All 5 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 La Crosse?
By reported fleet, Coulee Auto Transport in La Crosse, WI, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3699506). 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 La Crosse?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (La Crosse to New York City, NY is about 1,050 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 La Crosse?
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 La Crosse done at roadside inspections?
3 of the 5 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 11 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 5 vehicle inspections (60.0%), 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.