The Verify Car Carrier comparison guide / HI
Car shipping companies based in Hawaii
Explore companies listed as based in Hawaii, with their recorded identities, available audit evidence, and practical booking considerations. This page uses only in-state directory entries, not nationwide substitutes. It also covers pickup planning around Honolulu and Kahului and elsewhere in the state.
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A shortlist, not a star-rating leaderboard.
This page uses companies recorded in Hawaii in the existing Verify Car Carrier directory. Selection follows the saved audit records, which may be older than the source checks below. Read each company’s findings: some entries have limited evidence, a different specialty, or a newer authority warning. Numbering is for navigation, not a recommendation. No paid boosts determine selection or order.
Inclusion is not an endorsement. A state headquarters does not establish route coverage or service quality. Third-party review stars describe feedback on the linked platform, not verified performance in Hawaii. Verify Car Carrier audit scores are a separate assessment of company evidence; they are not customer-review averages. We have not tested quotes for this guide.
| Company / headquarters | What the sources establish | Booking consideration |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wailea Movers IncHawaii | The sources reviewed for Wailea Movers Inc did not establish a specific vehicle-shipping specialty. | The company's FMCSA registration is marked as inactive in the SAFER database. |
| 2. Pasha HawaiiHawaii | Published by the company: The company maintains its own fleet of vessels, including specialized roll-on/roll-off (Ro/Ro) capability, facilitating direct ocean transport services between Hawaii and California. | Services are specifically structured around ocean freight and port-to-port logistics for the Hawaii-Mainland corridor. |
Wailea Movers Inc
Directory location: Hawaii
FMCSA records indicate that the registration for this entity is currently inactive. No independent website or additional business details are available.
Company sources checked Oct 3, 2026. Newer source findings may differ from older directory scores.
Third-party review snapshots
BBB
Evidence snapshot: August 17, 2026. Same evidence as the company profile; not a live rating check. Individual sources may have different observation dates.
Recorded authority: Active. Active USDOT registration alone does not establish operating authority or route service.
Verify Car Carrier audit score: 74 · Historical audit — read the newer source findings
Separate from the review stars above. Read the audit methodology.
- Company-specific findings
- The sources reviewed for Wailea Movers Inc did not establish a specific vehicle-shipping specialty.
- What to check carefully
- The company's FMCSA registration is marked as inactive in the SAFER database.
Request a quote through this company’s page on Verify Car Carrier. Review the source findings above before proceeding; a quote link is not an endorsement.
Pasha Hawaii
Directory location: Hawaii
The company’s website describes the following services and operating model: Pasha Hawaii specializes in ocean transportation and logistics, operating a fleet of vessels to move containers, vehicles, and oversized cargo between Hawaii and the U.S. Mainland. They provide integrated services ranging from terminal storage to final delivery.
Maritime transportation services connecting the U.S. Mainland and Hawaii.
Company sources checked Oct 3, 2026. Newer source findings may differ from older directory scores.
Third-party review snapshots
BBB
Evidence snapshot: August 17, 2026. Same evidence as the company profile; not a live rating check. Individual sources may have different observation dates.
Recorded authority: Active. Active USDOT registration alone does not establish operating authority or route service.
Verify Car Carrier audit score: 72 · Historical audit — read the newer source findings
Separate from the review stars above. Read the audit methodology.
- Company-specific findings
- Published by the company: The company maintains its own fleet of vessels, including specialized roll-on/roll-off (Ro/Ro) capability, facilitating direct ocean transport services between Hawaii and California.
- What to check carefully
- Services are specifically structured around ocean freight and port-to-port logistics for the Hawaii-Mainland corridor.
Request a quote through this company’s page on Verify Car Carrier. Review the source findings above before proceeding; a quote link is not an endorsement.
The local picture / HI
What changes when you ship in Hawaii?
Cities covered: Honolulu · Kahului · Hilo
Corridors & access
Mainland-to-Hawaii vehicle shipping includes an ocean crossing. Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island are distinct destinations; Honolulu arrival is not delivery to every island.
Seasonal planning
Sailing cutoffs and port operating schedules matter as much as truck availability. Treat the vessel date, port arrival, and release-for-collection date as separate milestones.
Pickup & delivery
Confirm which port serves your island and whether you collect the car or pay for onward delivery. Ask the operator for current cleaning, fuel, key, and personal-property requirements.
Details worth checking
Obtain a written road-plus-ocean total and clarify terminal fees and storage. Do not use a mainland transit estimate or assume household belongings can remain inside the car.
Regional planning guidance, not a street-access survey, live traffic report, or verified carrier itinerary. Highway references do not establish the truck’s route. Confirm exact addresses and check current conditions before booking. The links below are verification resources, not evidence of a company’s service coverage.
Final guidance
Choose the terms, not just the stars.
When comparing providers, request comparable written quotes: the same vehicle, pickup and delivery locations, transport type, and pickup window. An advertised estimate is not necessarily the final booking price.
Read recent reviews across platforms, including lower-rated feedback and company responses. Review volume, dates, and the problems described matter more than a small difference in stars. Nationwide feedback cannot establish how a company will perform on your particular Hawaii route.
Before paying, confirm whether you are hiring a broker or carrier, who will transport the vehicle, the carrier's authority and insurance, deposit timing, cancellation terms, and what happens if dispatch is delayed. Keep the agreement and document the vehicle's condition at both ends.