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American Transportation Company
FMCSA verifiedVeteran- and family-owned Knoxville company providing nationwide commercial vehicle driveaway and heavy hauling.
State directory · TN
Car shipping companies in Tennessee
14 verified auto transport companies are headquartered in Tennessee, and 190 more serve the state from other locations. 2 of 14 offer enclosed transport. Together they have been in business for 13 years on average and run 190 trucks in total.
- Based here
- 14
- Also serve TN
- 190
- Avg. years in business
- 13
- Offer enclosed
- 14%
- Trucks in fleets
- 190
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Heartbeat Auto Transport Inc
FMCSA verifiedAuto transport carrier founded in 1994 by an owner-driver, specializing in hauling vehicles for over 30 years.
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Vitacars
FMCSA verifiedKnoxville enclosed-only car carrier with liftgate trailers for luxury and exotic vehicles, booked direct without a broker.
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Avant Garde Auto Logistics
FMCSA verifiedSmyrna, Tennessee auto transport company offering open and enclosed coast-to-coast vehicle shipping.
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GT Transportation LLC
FMCSA verifiedTE
Turon Express LLC
FMCSA verifiedCC
Class Custom Carriers LLC
FMCSA verifiedRA
Revenge Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedAA
Aim Auto and Logistics Inc
FMCSA verifiedBA
Belavia Auto Transport LLC
FMCSA verifiedHT
Hodge Trucking
FMCSA verifiedM
Mta
FMCSA verifiedA&
A & L Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedCE
Cargo Express Solution LLC
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| Company | Type | Own trucks | In business since | Enclosed | USDOT |
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Carriers with their own trucks
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They pick up and drive your car themselves.
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| American Transportation Company | Carrier & broker | 91 trucks | 2000 26 yrs | No | 868890 ↗ |
| Heartbeat Auto Transport Inc | Carrier | 52 trucks | 2014 12 yrs | No | 2465955 ↗ |
| GT Transportation LLC | Carrier | 8 trucks | 2014 12 yrs | Not reported | 2515264 ↗ |
| Turon Express LLC | Carrier | 7 trucks | 2018 8 yrs | Not reported | 3124588 ↗ |
| Vitacars | Carrier | 6 trucks | 2014 12 yrs | Yes | 2511703 ↗ |
| Class Custom Carriers LLC | Carrier | 4 trucks | 2002 24 yrs | Not reported | 1038733 ↗ |
| Revenge Auto Transport | Carrier | 4 trucks | 2015 11 yrs | Not reported | 2793957 ↗ |
| Mta | Carrier | 3 trucks | 2012 14 yrs | Not reported | 2284882 ↗ |
| Hodge Trucking | Carrier | 3 trucks | 2013 13 yrs | Not reported | 2426351 ↗ |
| Belavia Auto Transport LLC | Carrier | 3 trucks | 2016 10 yrs | Not reported | 2893987 ↗ |
| Aim Auto and Logistics Inc | Carrier | 3 trucks | 2019 7 yrs | Not reported | 3361306 ↗ |
| A & L Auto Transport | Carrier | 2 trucks | 2001 25 yrs | Not reported | 992877 ↗ |
| Avant Garde Auto Logistics | Carrier & broker | 2 trucks | 2018 8 yrs | Yes | 3207367 ↗ |
| Cargo Express Solution LLC | Carrier | 2 trucks | 2024 2 yrs | Not reported | 4252236 ↗ |
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What's on offer
Services from Tennessee companies
Share of the 14 companies based here that offer each service.
Estimated prices
How much does it cost to ship a car from Tennessee?
Typical price ranges from Tennessee to popular destinations, for a standard sedan. Use them to sanity-check the quotes you get — then ask the companies above for an exact price.
| Route | Distance | Open carrier | Enclosed trailer | Transit time |
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| Tennessee to Georgia | ~330 mi | $550–$900 | $800–$1,350 | 1–2 days |
| Tennessee to Illinois | ~380 mi | $575–$925 | $850–$1,400 | 1–3 days |
| Tennessee to Florida | ~720 mi | $725–$1,125 | $1,100–$1,700 | 2–4 days |
| Tennessee to New York | ~890 mi | $800–$1,200 | $1,200–$1,800 | 2–4 days |
| Tennessee to Texas | ~940 mi | $825–$1,225 | $1,250–$1,850 | 2–4 days |
| Tennessee to Arizona | ~1,690 mi | $1,075–$1,525 | $1,600–$2,300 | 4–7 days |
| Tennessee to California | ~2,160 mi | $1,200–$1,725 | $1,800–$2,575 | 5–8 days |
| Tennessee to Washington | ~2,260 mi | $1,225–$1,775 | $1,850–$2,650 | 5–8 days |
Estimate, not a quote
Based on typical 2026 rates for a running sedan with a flexible pickup date. Road distance is approximate. Adjust for your car: SUV +15%, pickup or van +35%, doesn't run +$150–$300, peak season +10% (summer and snowbird months). Calculate your exact car and route →
Route guides
Popular car shipping routes from Tennessee
The busiest interstate moves involving Tennessee, from Census moving data — each with city-to-city prices, the best months to ship and companies at both ends.
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FAQ
Car shipping in Tennessee: questions
Answers built from the companies listed on this page.
How many car shipping companies are based in Tennessee?
14 verified companies are headquartered in Tennessee: American Transportation Company, Heartbeat Auto Transport Inc, Vitacars, Avant Garde Auto Logistics, GT Transportation LLC, Turon Express LLC, Class Custom Carriers LLC, Revenge Auto Transport and 6 more. Another 190 companies from other locations also serve Tennessee.
Which companies offer enclosed car transport in Tennessee?
Vitacars and Avant Garde Auto Logistics offer enclosed trailers for classic, luxury and high-value vehicles.
What is the most established auto transport company in Tennessee?
American Transportation Company has operated since 2000 (26 years), the longest of the companies listed for Tennessee.
Are car shipping companies in Tennessee carriers or brokers?
Of the 14 companies based in Tennessee, 14 operate their own trucks (carriers) and 2 arrange transport through partner carriers (brokers); some do both. Carriers listed here run 190 trucks in total.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Tennessee?
Estimated open-carrier prices for a standard sedan: Tennessee → Georgia $550–$900; Tennessee → Illinois $575–$925; Tennessee → Florida $725–$1,125. Longer trips such as Tennessee → Washington (about 2,260 miles) run $1,225–$1,775 on an open carrier or $1,850–$2,650 enclosed. SUVs, pickups, non-running cars and peak season cost more — ask the companies listed here for an exact quote.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Tennessee?
Usually January–May and September–November. Prices on Tennessee's busiest lanes peak in June–August, when they run about 8% higher. A flexible pickup window of a week or two saves a little more in any month.
How do I check if a car shipping company in Tennessee is legitimate?
Look the company up by its USDOT or MC number in the FMCSA SAFER database, confirm the operating status is active, and check cargo insurance. Every company in this directory lists its USDOT and MC numbers, and we verify them before approval.