Twin Cities & Minnesota
Direct service throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, their suburbs, and southeastern Minnesota.
Vehicle transport · Owner operated
Your vehicle. Jim’s care.
Every mile.
More than 36 years of hands-on transport experience, with one trusted driver answering every call.
Your vehicle is transported on Jim’s equipment under his own federal motor-carrier authority.
36+ years on the road Owner-operated 10-car motor carrier Midwest to Florida
A different kind of auto transport
There’s a person behind every promise.
When you call James Lepke Auto Transport, Jim answers. The same experienced professional who plans your route stays accountable through delivery.
Talk directly with JimThe direct-carrier difference
Jim Sr. owns the truck, drives the route, and answers the phone.
James Lepke Auto Transport LLC is Jim Sr.’s owner-operated carrier business. This website is dedicated specifically to the routes Jim personally transports using his own 10-car carrier.
When your vehicle fits his route and schedule, Jim picks it up himself on his own equipment. You communicate directly with the person responsible for the vehicle from loading through delivery.
Verify the carrier with FMCSAJames Lepke Auto Transport LLC · USDOT 2987183 · MC 17232 · Authorized interstate carrier of motor vehicles
The route Jim actually drives
Upper Midwest to Florida, and back.
Jim’s core lane connects the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin with Florida’s peninsula. Local route knowledge brings clearer scheduling and safer pickup planning.
De Soto & Wisconsin
Home-base coverage along the Mississippi River corridor, greater La Crosse, and the practical route toward Chicago.
Florida Peninsula
Gulf Coast, Central Florida, Atlantic Coast, and Northeast Florida, excluding the Panhandle and Key West.
One hauler. One clear process.
From your driveway to theirs.
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Talk to Jim
Share the vehicle, locations, and timing. Jim confirms whether the trip fits his equipment and route.
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Meet your driver
Jim inspects the vehicle with you and safely loads it onto his carrier.
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Stay connected
You have direct contact during transit without a call center between you and the truck.
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Direct delivery
Jim arranges a safe meeting point, unloads, and completes the final inspection with you.
Straight answers
Before Jim loads.
Capacity is limited to Jim’s own equipment, so early route planning helps—especially during snowbird season.
Read 100 Auto Transport Questions and AnswersWho will transport my vehicle?
Jim Lepke Sr. personally transports the vehicles he accepts on his own 10-car carrier under USDOT 2987183 and MC 17232. From the first conversation through delivery, customers communicate directly with Jim.
What areas does Jim serve?
Jim's corridor runs from Minnesota through Wisconsin, past the Chicago area, and south into the Florida peninsula, then back north again. The Florida Panhandle and Key West are outside the corridor.
How do I request a quote?
Use the quote form on this site or call Jim directly. Share the vehicle, both locations and your timing, and he will review the trip against his active route and open carrier space before responding.
How far ahead should I contact Jim?
Earlier is better. Capacity is limited to Jim's own equipment, so a few weeks of notice helps a great deal — especially during the fall southbound and spring northbound snowbird seasons.
Is my vehicle insured?
James Lepke Auto Transport LLC carries the insurance required of an authorized interstate motor carrier of vehicles, and Jim can confirm the current coverage details with you before pickup. Damage is documented on the bill of lading at both loading and delivery.
Can the truck reach my address?
A 10-car carrier needs room to turn, park and load safely, so narrow streets, low trees, tight gates and posted truck limits sometimes make a nearby lot a better choice. Jim will look at your address with you and pick a safe meeting point.
Does Jim transport vehicles back north from Florida?
Yes. The northbound run is part of the same lane, and Jim books returning vehicles from the Florida peninsula to Wisconsin and Minnesota through the same corridor.
What should I do before pickup?
Wash the vehicle so existing marks are visible, leave about a quarter tank of fuel, remove toll transponders and loose items, note any leaks or starting quirks, and have a key ready for Jim.
Can someone else meet Jim?
Yes. A friend, family member or neighbor can hand over or receive the vehicle as long as Jim knows who to expect, that person has a phone, and they can walk the inspection with him and sign the bill of lading.
How can I verify Jim's carrier authority?
Look up USDOT 2987183 or MC 17232 in the FMCSA public registry. James Lepke Auto Transport LLC appears there as an authorized interstate carrier of motor vehicles.
“With over 36 years of transport experience, Jim personally answers every call.”
Midwest roots.
Florida winters.
Minnesota · Wisconsin · Florida