Car Shipping Companies in Elgin, IL
2 auto transporters are registered in Elgin 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 Elgin to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Elgin
- 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
- 75 trucks
- Orgil Auto Transport, Rosemont
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Elgin and 40 more work within 30 miles; 33 of the 42 can haul across state lines. 20 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Orgil Auto Transport's 75 trucks. Most people leaving Kane County for another state go to Wisconsin (Census).
Auto transporters based in Elgin
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
HTL Auto Transport Inc
709 Kentshire Cir, IL 60124
- USDOT
- 4097676
- MC number
- MC1562454
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 2
Auto Haulers LLC
2250 Point Blvd Ste 335, IL 60123
- USDOT
- 4334090
- MC number
- MC1692533
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Elgin
Nearest first, from East Dundee, Bartlett, Algonquin, Hoffman Estates and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Route One Carhauling | East Dundee, IL | 3401803 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Auto Shipping Group Inc | Bartlett, IL | 2584034 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Max Auto Transport Inc | Algonquin, IL | 3753214 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | VK Auto Haulers Inc | Hoffman Estates, IL | 4294638 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | MGL Auto Transport Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 2270401 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Delta Auto Transport Inc | Lake In the Hills, IL | 3889388 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Primeway Auto Carrier Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 3461494 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | RPG Auto Transport Inc | Huntley, IL | 4085938 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Baz Auto Movers Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 3008769 | 35 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Courtesy Car Carrier of Crystal Lake Inc | Crystal Lake, IL | 1384986 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Luxury Auto Transport Inc | Crystal Lake, IL | 1175053 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 15 mi | Arrow Carhaulers LLC | Rolling Meadows, IL | 4129264 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Vehicle Transport Inc | Palatine, IL | 3416675 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | R&R Auto Transport Inc | Palatine, IL | 4263402 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | On Auto Transport Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 2451613 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Amb Car Carrier Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 2546736 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Liberty Auto Transport LLC | Palatine, IL | 6932050 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Lux Auto Transport Inc | Addison, IL | 3163440 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Eagle Auto Transport | Addison, IL | 1810927 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Continental Auto Shipping | Arlington Heights, IL | 4161454 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Gold Auto Logistics Inc | Addison, IL | 2796226 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 18 mi | M D Car Transport | Wood Dale, IL | 1881026 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Midwest Auto Transport LLC | Wood Dale, IL | 4029768 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Sodon Auto Trans Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4094803 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 19 mi | American Auto Transport Inc | Lombard, IL | 1291429 | 57 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Pro Auto Logistics Inc | Genoa, IL | 3061288 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Baltic Auto Haul | Buffalo Grove, IL | 2065313 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | DSM Auto Transport Corporation | Buffalo Grove, IL | 1846823 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Blue Sky Auto Trans LLC | Buffalo Grove, IL | 4447938 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Skyline Auto Carriers LLC | Prospect Heights, IL | 4551515 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Above Auto Transport LLC | Buffalo Grove, IL | 4329939 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Omega Auto Transport Inc | Wheeling, IL | 2817407 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Auto Transport Group LLC | Wheeling, IL | 7890293 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Armada Auto Transport Inc | Wheeling, IL | 2428156 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Orgil Auto Transport | Rosemont, IL | 2005112 | 75 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Ik Auto Trans LLC | Vernon Hills, IL | 4526987 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | VIP Auto Transport Inc | Des Plaines, IL | 2789515 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | AR Towing | Des Plaines, IL | 3652540 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Max Auto Transport LLC | Des Plaines, IL | 2784652 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Fire Fighter Auto Transport Inc | Johnsburg, IL | 2918721 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Elgin: the main lanes
Distances from Elgin to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Elgin to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 870 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,993 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 43 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 922 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,090 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 735 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,417 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 816 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 Elgin
20 of the 42 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 382 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 60 of 190 vehicle inspections (31.6%), about the same as the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 382 driver inspections (8.1%, 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 |
| Orgil Auto TransportRosemont, IL · USDOT 2005112 | 31 | 4 of 15 | 1 of 31 |
| Lux Auto Transport IncAddison, IL · USDOT 3163440 | 27 | 8 of 13 | 1 of 27 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Kane County
Elgin is in Kane County, IL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 11,470 people a year leaving Kane County for another state, most often for Wisconsin (about 1,250), Tennessee (about 1,134) and Texas (about 1,076), while about 5,430 (±900) 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 Elgin and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Elgin 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 Elgin: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Elgin, IL?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Elgin itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (East Dundee, Bartlett, Algonquin, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg 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 Elgin?
By reported fleet, Orgil Auto Transport in Rosemont, IL, with 75 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2005112). 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 Elgin?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Elgin to New York City, NY is about 870 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 Elgin?
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 Elgin done at roadside inspections?
20 of the 42 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 382 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 60 of 190 vehicle inspections (31.6%), 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.