Car Shipping Companies in Downers Grove, IL
1 auto transporter is registered in Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Downers Grove
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 34
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 100 trucks
- Aw Transport, Homer Glen
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Downers Grove and 40 more work within 30 miles; 34 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 25 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Aw Transport's 100 trucks. Most people leaving DuPage County for another state go to Florida (Census).
Auto transporters based in Downers Grove
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
A & D Auto Carrier Inc
7343 Country Creek Way #8, IL 60516
- USDOT
- 1741874
- MC number
- MC637906
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Downers Grove
Nearest first, from Woodridge, Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Willowbrook and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Triple Auto Carrier Co | Woodridge, IL | 3512102 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Car Transport Inc | Westmont, IL | 1814191 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Elite Auto Transportinc | Clarendon Hills, IL | 971629 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | VIP Auto Trans Inc | Willowbrook, IL | 2561212 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | A & R Car Haulers Inc | Bolingbrook, IL | 2938073 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Freight & Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2579280 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Jacob Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2253332 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | American Auto Transport Inc | Lombard, IL | 1291429 | 57 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | 2 Way Auto Transport Inc | Countryside, IL | 1887113 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Westchester Auto Transport & Towing Inc | Westchester, IL | 2515555 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | XL Auto Transport | Summit, IL | 3391157 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Longmile Auto Haul Inc | Naperville, IL | 1938621 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Empire Auto Transport Inc | Naperville, IL | 2944575 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | VIP Auto Carriers Inc | Naperville, IL | 2385102 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Car Transport Auto | Naperville, IL | 2887348 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Wow Carhaul Inc | Naperville, IL | 3608889 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | J M A Auto Haulers Inc | Brookfield, IL | 3329524 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Aw Transport | Homer Glen, IL | 1958758 | 100 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | SL Auto Transport Inc | Bridgeview, IL | 3287832 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | R&R Autohaul LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4408691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Global Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 3125757 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Quick Car Transport Inc | Bridgview, IL | 3151797 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Maverick Auto Hauling LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4258361 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Evo Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 4276647 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Lux Auto Transport Inc | Addison, IL | 3163440 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Eagle Auto Transport | Addison, IL | 1810927 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Gold Auto Logistics Inc | Addison, IL | 2796226 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Express Transportation | Plainfield, IL | 3082064 | 28 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Ambassador Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 1345383 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Dajani Auto Haulers Inc | Burbank, IL | 3087333 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | R & M Car Transport Inc | Burbank, IL | 3553446 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Flash Auto Haulers Inc | Burbank, IL | 3327976 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Sooso Car Hauler Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4454718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Sam Auto Transportation | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3170737 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Fofo's Auto Transport Inc | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3759934 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Gold Team Auto Transport Inc | Aurora, IL | 4309769 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Cross Country Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4241878 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Golden Royal Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3369038 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | M D Car Transport | Wood Dale, IL | 1881026 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Chris Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 2969621 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Downers Grove: the main lanes
Distances from Downers Grove to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Downers Grove to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 852 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,007 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 916 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,079 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 712 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,389 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 796 mi | 2 days | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 685 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 Downers Grove
25 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 260 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 38 of 130 vehicle inspections (29.2%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 17 of 260 driver inspections (6.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL Auto TransportSummit, IL · USDOT 3391157 | 41 | 2 of 24 | 1 of 41 |
| Express TransportationPlainfield, IL · USDOT 3082064 | 29 | 3 of 19 | 1 of 29 |
| Lux Auto Transport IncAddison, IL · USDOT 3163440 | 27 | 8 of 13 | 1 of 27 |
| American Auto Transport IncLombard, IL · USDOT 1291429 | 19 | 5 of 10 | 3 of 19 |
| Longmile Auto Haul IncNaperville, IL · USDOT 1938621 | 17 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 17 |
| Empire Auto Transport IncNaperville, IL · USDOT 2944575 | 17 | 2 of 9 | 2 of 17 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of DuPage County
Downers Grove is in DuPage County, IL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 23,978 people a year leaving DuPage County for another state, most often for Florida (about 2,632), Wisconsin (about 1,990) and California (about 1,921), while about 13,387 (±1,165) 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 Downers Grove and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Downers Grove streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 1 carrier 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 Downers Grove: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Downers Grove, IL?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Downers Grove itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Woodridge, Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Willowbrook, Bolingbrook and nearby). All 41 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 Downers Grove?
By reported fleet, Aw Transport in Homer Glen, IL, with 100 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1958758). 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 Downers Grove?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Downers Grove to New York City, NY is about 852 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 Downers Grove?
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 Downers Grove done at roadside inspections?
25 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 260 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 38 of 130 vehicle inspections (29.2%), 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.