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Car shipping companies by state

Pick your state to compare the auto transport companies based there — and the ones that pick up and deliver in it. 1284 verified companies are headquartered in 49 states; 190 of them ship nationwide.

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Verified companies
1284
States
49
Ship nationwide
190
Run their own trucks
89%
Trucks in fleets
13,867

Pick a state

Where car shipping companies are based

Darker states have more companies headquartered there. Tap a state to see its local companies and those that serve it from elsewhere.

Companies based in the state

  1. Served
  2. 1–9
  3. 10–24
  4. 25–59
  5. 60+

Where to look

Local, multi-state or nationwide?

A company doesn't have to be based in your state to ship your car. Here's how the directory splits them — and when each one makes sense.

1077

Listed in their home state

Their listing shows only the state they're based in. Many still hold interstate authority — they're the first call for pickups nearby, so ask whether they run your route.

17

Cover several states

Regional carriers running set lanes, like the Northeast corridor or Texas–Florida. On a state page, switch on “Include companies that serve” to add them.

190

Ship nationwide

Coast-to-coast routes and military or snowbird moves. Use the “Ships nationwide” filter on all companies.

Shipping between two states? Start with the state you're shipping from — the pickup date is the hardest part to schedule, and local companies know that area best.

All states compared

Car shipping by state: companies, busiest moves and registration deadlines

Every state side by side: how many companies are based there and serve it, how many local companies run their own trucks or hold a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating, the busiest move in and out with a typical open-carrier price for a sedan, and how long new residents have to register a shipped car. Tap a column to sort.
Alabama 14 207 100% 14% To Texas $725–$1,125 From Florida $800–$1,200 30 days
Alaska 2 127 — — — — —
Arizona 34 216 76% 9% To Texas $875–$1,275 From California $600–$950 Immediately
Arkansas 3 194 — — To Florida $900–$1,300 From Texas $550–$900 60 days
California 88 249 76% 7% To Texas $1,000–$1,450 From Texas $1,000–$1,450 20 days
Colorado 13 200 100% 23% To Texas $750–$1,150 From California $850–$1,250 90 days
Connecticut 22 213 100% 5% To Florida $975–$1,375 From Florida $975–$1,375 90 days
Delaware 8 199 88% 0% — — —
District of Columbia 0 191 — — — — —
Florida 182 352 87% 5% To Texas $975–$1,375 From New York $950–$1,375 10 days
Georgia 32 222 91% 9% To Texas $775–$1,175 From Texas $775–$1,175 30 days
Hawaii 0 131 — — — — —
Idaho 10 200 100% 30% To Texas $1,025–$1,450 From California $775–$1,175 On residency
Illinois 82 259 80% 2% To Florida $1,000–$1,400 From Florida $1,000–$1,400 30 days
Indiana 25 215 100% 8% To Florida $925–$1,325 From Florida $925–$1,325 60 days
Iowa 6 197 100% 0% To Arizona $975–$1,400 From Texas $750–$1,150 30 days
Kansas 7 194 86% 43% To Florida $1,025–$1,450 From California $1,000–$1,425 On residency
Kentucky 8 198 100% 0% To Florida $875–$1,275 From California $1,200–$1,725 15 days
Louisiana 1 192 — — To Texas $650–$1,025 From Texas $650–$1,025 On residency
Maine 1 191 — — To Florida $1,050–$1,500 From Florida $1,050–$1,500 30 days
Maryland 43 233 100% 2% To Florida $900–$1,300 From Florida $900–$1,300 60 days
Massachusetts 64 253 100% 0% To Florida $1,000–$1,450 From Florida $1,000–$1,450 On residency
Michigan 31 218 87% 6% To Florida $975–$1,400 From Florida $975–$1,400 Immediately
Minnesota 16 206 100% 44% To Florida $1,100–$1,550 From Florida $1,100–$1,550 60 days
Mississippi 11 203 100% 27% To Texas $600–$975 From Texas $600–$975 30 days
Missouri 25 215 100% 20% To Texas $650–$1,025 From California $1,050–$1,500 30 days
Montana 4 190 — — — From California $900–$1,300 60 days
Nebraska 7 196 100% 29% To Texas $725–$1,125 — —
Nevada 11 203 100% 9% To Florida $1,325–$1,900 From Texas $950–$1,350 30 days
New Hampshire 2 192 — — To Florida $1,025–$1,450 — —
New Jersey 46 234 98% 7% To Florida $950–$1,375 From Florida $950–$1,375 60 days
New Mexico 2 193 — — To Texas $725–$1,125 From California $775–$1,175 On residency
New York 45 232 78% 13% To Florida $950–$1,375 From Florida $950–$1,375 30 days
North Carolina 25 219 100% 4% To Florida $750–$1,150 From Florida $750–$1,150 60 days
North Dakota 2 192 — — — — —
Ohio 51 234 86% 4% To Florida $925–$1,325 From Florida $925–$1,325 30 days
Oklahoma 4 192 — — To Florida $1,000–$1,425 From California $1,000–$1,400 30 days
Oregon 6 195 100% 50% To California $850–$1,250 From California $850–$1,250 On residency
Pennsylvania 104 285 91% 5% To Florida $925–$1,325 From Florida $925–$1,325 20 days
Rhode Island 6 195 100% 17% — — —
South Carolina 15 206 100% 7% To Texas $900–$1,300 From New York $750–$1,150 45 days
South Dakota 2 193 — — — — —
Tennessee 14 204 100% 14% To Florida $825–$1,225 From California $1,175–$1,700 30 days
Texas 118 286 75% 5% To California $1,000–$1,450 From California $1,000–$1,450 30 days
Utah 10 198 100% 10% To Texas $925–$1,325 From Texas $925–$1,325 60 days
Vermont 2 192 — — — — —
Virginia 24 215 92% 0% To Florida $825–$1,225 From California $1,400–$2,000 30 days
Washington 34 223 100% 12% To California $900–$1,300 From California $900–$1,300 30 days
West Virginia 1 192 — — — — —
Wisconsin 18 205 100% 39% To Florida $1,025–$1,450 From Florida $1,025–$1,450 Immediately
Wyoming 3 193 — — — — —

Company counts are from this directory, updated daily. Shares are shown for states with at least five local companies. FMCSA has never audited most carriers, so they have no safety rating at all — a low Satisfactory share is normal, and an Unsatisfactory rating is the one to avoid. Moves and prices come from Census state-to-state moving data and our price model, biggest metro to biggest metro. Registration deadlines were checked on each state's DMV site in September 2026; “On residency” means the state publishes no fixed number of days — see registering a car in a new state.

Where cars are going

States people ship cars to and from most

Most people moving between states bring a car, so moving data shows where car shipping demand is. These totals add up yearly movers on the 250 busiest state-to-state lanes in Census data (2023–2024 average). Busy states have more trucks passing through, which usually means more pickup dates and steadier prices.

Most moves into the state

  1. Florida 556K movers a year Top lane: New York → Florida
  2. Texas 534K movers a year Top lane: California → Texas
  3. California 322K movers a year Top lane: Texas → California
  4. Arizona 187K movers a year Top lane: California → Arizona
  5. Georgia 141K movers a year Top lane: Texas → Georgia
  6. Colorado 130K movers a year Top lane: California → Colorado
  7. North Carolina 120K movers a year Top lane: Florida → North Carolina
  8. New York 117K movers a year Top lane: Florida → New York

Most moves out of the state

  1. California 581K movers a year Top lane: California → Texas
  2. Florida 464K movers a year Top lane: Florida → Texas
  3. Texas 438K movers a year Top lane: Texas → California
  4. New York 233K movers a year Top lane: New York → Florida
  5. Illinois 147K movers a year Top lane: Illinois → Florida
  6. Arizona 114K movers a year Top lane: Arizona → Texas
  7. Colorado 113K movers a year Top lane: Colorado → Texas
  8. Washington 94K movers a year Top lane: Washington → California

Cities

Cities with the most car shipping companies

City pages list the companies headquartered there. Don't see yours? Open your state — it includes companies from every city.

Route guides

The busiest car shipping routes

Ranked from Census moving data. Each guide has city-to-city prices, the best months to ship and the companies at both ends.

See all 250 route guides

FAQ

Finding a company in your state

Answers built from every company in the directory.

Which states have the most car shipping companies?

By headquarters, the most companies in the directory are in Florida (182), Texas (118), Pennsylvania (104). Big states with ports, auto auctions and snowbird traffic tend to have the most carriers and brokers.

Which cities have the most car shipping companies?

Miami, FL (44), Houston, TX (20), Orlando, FL (19) lead the directory. City pages list the companies based there, and state pages add companies from nearby cities.

Can a company from another state ship my car?

Yes. Interstate carriers pick up and deliver far from their headquarters — 207 companies in the directory list more than one state in their service area and 190 ship nationwide. On any state page, switch on "Include companies that serve" to see them.

Which states do people ship cars to most?

On the busiest state-to-state lanes in Census moving data, the most people move into Florida (about 556K movers a year), Texas (about 534K movers a year), California (about 322K movers a year), and the most move out of California (about 581K movers a year), Florida (about 464K movers a year), Texas (about 438K movers a year). Busy lanes usually mean more trucks, more pickup dates and steadier prices.

How soon do I have to register a car I shipped to a new state?

It depends on the state: anywhere from immediately (Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin) to 90 days (Colorado, Connecticut). Florida gives only 10 days, and 30 days is the most common deadline. The table above lists every state we checked, and each route guide links to the destination state's DMV page.

Should I search by the pickup state or the delivery state?

Start with the state you are shipping from. The pickup date is usually the hardest part to schedule, and local companies know that area best. For long cross-country routes, add companies that ship nationwide.

Are these companies carriers or brokers?

Both. About 89% of listed companies run their own trucks; the rest are brokers who book your car with a partner carrier. Every listing shows which one it is, and the USDOT number links to the company's FMCSA record.