Car Shipping Companies in Joliet, IL
4 auto transporters are registered in Joliet 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 Joliet to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Joliet
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 40
- of 44 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 100 trucks
- Aw Transport, Homer Glen
In short
4 auto transporters are registered in Joliet and 40 more work within 30 miles; 40 of the 44 can haul across state lines. 26 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Aw Transport's 100 trucks. Most people leaving Will County for another state go to Indiana (Census).
Auto transporters based in Joliet
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Unlimited Car Carrier Inc
1502 Staghorn Dr, IL 60431
- USDOT
- 3072944
- MC number
- MC62230
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 2
Rt66 Auto Transport
IL 60431
- USDOT
- 2456821
- MC number
- MC848618
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
- 3
Rt66 Auto Transportation
IL 60431
- USDOT
- 2539602
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2014
- 4
MK Auto Transport Inc
10 N Gougar Rd, IL 60432
- USDOT
- 2549603
- MC number
- MC888042
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2014
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Joliet
Nearest first, from Plainfield, Channahon, Homer Glen, Naperville and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Gam General Auto Movers Inc | Plainfield, IL | 2315677 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Eme Auto Transport LLC | Plainfield, IL | 4488793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | 815 Auto Transport LLC | Channahon, IL | 4308791 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Niva Auto Transport LLC | Plainfield, IL | 3346350 | 30 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | VD Auto Transport Inc | Plainfield, IL | 3065105 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Mammoth Auto Transport LLC | Plainfield, IL | 4487957 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Express Transportation | Plainfield, IL | 3082064 | 28 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Aw Transport | Homer Glen, IL | 1958758 | 100 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Longmile Auto Haul Inc | Naperville, IL | 1938621 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Empire Auto Transport Inc | Naperville, IL | 2944575 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | VIP Auto Carriers Inc | Naperville, IL | 2385102 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Car Transport Auto | Naperville, IL | 2887348 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Ace | Manhattan, IL | 1491329 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 14 mi | Wow Carhaul Inc | Naperville, IL | 3608889 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | A & R Car Haulers Inc | Bolingbrook, IL | 2938073 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Gold Team Auto Transport Inc | Aurora, IL | 4309769 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Freight & Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2579280 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Jacob Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2253332 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Ambassador Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 1345383 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Sooso Car Hauler Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4454718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Triple Auto Carrier Co | Woodridge, IL | 3512102 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Speedy Car Haulers LLC | Frankfort, IL | 4100689 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Petra Auto Transport Inc | Tinley Park, IL | 3281825 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | A & D Auto Carrier Inc | Downers Grove, IL | 1741874 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Cross Country Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4241878 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | VIP Auto Trans Inc | Willowbrook, IL | 2561212 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | SG Auto Transport Inc | Monee, IL | 4132548 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Car Transport Inc | Westmont, IL | 1814191 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Elite Auto Transportinc | Clarendon Hills, IL | 971629 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | R&R Autohaul LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4408691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Global Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 3125757 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Maverick Auto Hauling LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4258361 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Evo Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 4276647 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Falcon Auto Transport Inc | Oak Forest, IL | 3052213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Elite Auto Haulers LLC | Richton Park, IL | 3064714 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Rapid Auto Transport LLC | Oak Forest, IL | 3082316 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | SL Auto Transport Inc | Bridgeview, IL | 3287832 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | 2 Way Auto Transport Inc | Countryside, IL | 1887113 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Sam Auto Transportation | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3170737 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Fofo's Auto Transport Inc | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3759934 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Joliet: the main lanes
Distances from Joliet to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Joliet to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 862 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,994 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 45 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 894 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,056 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 717 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,375 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 804 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 Joliet
26 of the 44 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 223 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 30 of 104 vehicle inspections (28.8%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 13 of 222 driver inspections (5.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express TransportationPlainfield, IL · USDOT 3082064 | 29 | 3 of 19 | 1 of 29 |
| VD Auto Transport IncPlainfield, IL · USDOT 3065105 | 19 | 5 of 11 | 0 of 18 |
| 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 |
| Niva Auto Transport LLCPlainfield, IL · USDOT 3346350 | 16 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 16 |
| Wow Carhaul IncNaperville, IL · USDOT 3608889 | 14 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 14 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Will County
Joliet is in Will County, IL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 14,890 people a year leaving Will County for another state, most often for Indiana (about 2,825), Florida (about 1,704) and Texas (about 1,088), while about 5,386 (±654) 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 Joliet and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Joliet streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 4 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 Joliet: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Joliet, IL?
4 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Joliet itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Plainfield, Channahon, Homer Glen, Naperville, Manhattan and nearby). All 44 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 Joliet?
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 Joliet?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Joliet to New York City, NY is about 862 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 Joliet?
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 Joliet done at roadside inspections?
26 of the 44 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 223 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 30 of 104 vehicle inspections (28.8%), 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.