Car Shipping Companies in Crystal Lake, IL
2 auto transporters are registered in Crystal Lake with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 40 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 Crystal Lake to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Crystal Lake
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 33
- of 42 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 35 trucks
- Baz Auto Movers Inc, Schaumburg
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Crystal Lake and 40 more work within 30 miles; 33 of the 42 can haul across state lines. 21 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Baz Auto Movers Inc's 35 trucks. Most people leaving McHenry County for another state go to Wisconsin (Census).
Auto transporters based in Crystal Lake
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Courtesy Car Carrier of Crystal Lake Inc
4018 Wynwood Dr, IL 60014
- USDOT
- 1384986
- MC number
- MC527656
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
- 2
Luxury Auto Transport Inc
591 Monterey Dr, IL 60014
- USDOT
- 1175053
- MC number
- MC471090
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2003
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Crystal Lake
Nearest first, from Lake In the Hills, Algonquin, Huntley, East Dundee and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Delta Auto Transport Inc | Lake In the Hills, IL | 3889388 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Max Auto Transport Inc | Algonquin, IL | 3753214 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | RPG Auto Transport Inc | Huntley, IL | 4085938 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Route One Carhauling | East Dundee, IL | 3401803 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Fire Fighter Auto Transport Inc | Johnsburg, IL | 2918721 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | M&N Auto Logistics LLC | Wonder Lake, IL | 4517500 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Auto Haulers LLC | Elgin, IL | 4334090 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Ava Auto Transport Inc | Fox Lake, IL | 1276917 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | HTL Auto Transport Inc | Elgin, IL | 4097676 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Sun Rise Auto Transport Inc | Grayslake, IL | 1833957 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Vehicle Transport Inc | Palatine, IL | 3416675 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | R&R Auto Transport Inc | Palatine, IL | 4263402 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | VK Auto Haulers Inc | Hoffman Estates, IL | 4294638 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Liberty Auto Transport LLC | Palatine, IL | 6932050 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Baz Auto Movers Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 3008769 | 35 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | MGL Auto Transport Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 2270401 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Baltic Auto Haul | Buffalo Grove, IL | 2065313 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Ik Auto Trans LLC | Vernon Hills, IL | 4526987 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | DSM Auto Transport Corporation | Buffalo Grove, IL | 1846823 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Pro Auto Logistics Inc | Genoa, IL | 3061288 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Arrow Carhaulers LLC | Rolling Meadows, IL | 4129264 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Blue Sky Auto Trans LLC | Buffalo Grove, IL | 4447938 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Primeway Auto Carrier Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 3461494 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Auto Shipping Group Inc | Bartlett, IL | 2584034 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Milan Auto Transport Inc | Lindenhurst, IL | 2264189 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Above Auto Transport LLC | Buffalo Grove, IL | 4329939 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | DJ Auto Logistics Inc | Libertyville, IL | 4276671 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Sodon Auto Trans Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4094803 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Continental Auto Shipping | Arlington Heights, IL | 4161454 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | On Auto Transport Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 2451613 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Skyline Auto Carriers LLC | Prospect Heights, IL | 4551515 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Amb Car Carrier Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 2546736 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Swan Auto Transport Inc | Gurnee, IL | 2597177 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Omega Auto Transport Inc | Wheeling, IL | 2817407 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Auto Transport Group LLC | Wheeling, IL | 7890293 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Armada Auto Transport Inc | Wheeling, IL | 2428156 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Kim Auto Transport Inc | Lake Forest, IL | 3044508 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Ochoa Auto Transport Inc | Waukegan, IL | 2339954 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Mecum Auto Transport | Walworth, WI | 3053659 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Lux Auto Transport Inc | Addison, IL | 3163440 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Crystal Lake: the main lanes
Distances from Crystal Lake to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Crystal Lake to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 872 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,994 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 51 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 933 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,104 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 741 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,431 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 819 mi | 2 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 Crystal Lake
21 of the 42 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 341 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 49 of 171 vehicle inspections (28.7%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 30 of 341 driver inspections (8.8%, against 10.3%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baz Auto Movers IncSchaumburg, IL · USDOT 3008769 | 71 | 5 of 23 | 3 of 71 |
| Route One CarhaulingEast Dundee, IL · USDOT 3401803 | 64 | 8 of 35 | 3 of 64 |
| Continental Auto ShippingArlington Heights, IL · USDOT 4161454 | 45 | 13 of 36 | 11 of 45 |
| MGL Auto Transport IncSchaumburg, IL · USDOT 2270401 | 41 | 6 of 20 | 1 of 41 |
| Lux Auto Transport IncAddison, IL · USDOT 3163440 | 27 | 8 of 13 | 1 of 27 |
| Max Auto Transport IncAlgonquin, IL · USDOT 3753214 | 25 | 2 of 6 | 1 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of McHenry County
Crystal Lake is in McHenry County, IL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 7,537 people a year leaving McHenry County for another state, most often for Wisconsin (about 1,646), Florida (about 1,096) and Colorado (about 440), while about 3,858 (±834) 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 Crystal Lake and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Crystal Lake 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 Illinois
146 listed auto transporters are based in Illinois; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Crystal Lake: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Crystal Lake, IL?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Crystal Lake itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lake In the Hills, Algonquin, Huntley, East Dundee, Johnsburg and nearby). All 42 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 Crystal Lake?
By reported fleet, Baz Auto Movers Inc in Schaumburg, IL, with 35 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3008769). 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 Crystal Lake?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Crystal Lake to New York City, NY is about 872 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 Crystal Lake?
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 Crystal Lake done at roadside inspections?
21 of the 42 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 341 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 49 of 171 vehicle inspections (28.7%), 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.