Car Shipping Companies in Lemont, IL
2 auto transporters are registered in Lemont 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 Lemont to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lemont
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 39
- of 42 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 100 trucks
- Aw Transport, Homer Glen
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Lemont and 40 more work within 30 miles; 39 of the 42 can haul across state lines. 24 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Aw Transport's 100 trucks. Most people leaving Cook County for another state go to Indiana (Census).
Auto transporters based in Lemont
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Freight & Auto Transport Inc
13511 Main St Unit 103, IL 60439
- USDOT
- 2579280
- MC number
- MC902773
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
Jacob Auto Transport Inc
1244 State St Ste #330, IL 60439
- USDOT
- 2253332
- MC number
- MC770699
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2011
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lemont
Nearest first, from Homer Glen, Woodridge, Willowbrook, Bolingbrook and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Aw Transport | Homer Glen, IL | 1958758 | 100 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Triple Auto Carrier Co | Woodridge, IL | 3512102 | 8 trucks | 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 | A & D Auto Carrier Inc | Downers Grove, IL | 1741874 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Ambassador Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 1345383 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Sooso Car Hauler Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4454718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Car Transport Inc | Westmont, IL | 1814191 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Elite Auto Transportinc | Clarendon Hills, IL | 971629 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | R&R Autohaul LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4408691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Global Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 3125757 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Cross Country Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4241878 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Maverick Auto Hauling LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4258361 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Evo Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 4276647 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | 2 Way Auto Transport Inc | Countryside, IL | 1887113 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | SL Auto Transport Inc | Bridgeview, IL | 3287832 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Sam Auto Transportation | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3170737 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | MK Auto Transport Inc | Joliet, IL | 2549603 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Fofo's Auto Transport Inc | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3759934 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Quick Car Transport Inc | Bridgview, IL | 3151797 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | XL Auto Transport | Summit, IL | 3391157 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Longmile Auto Haul Inc | Naperville, IL | 1938621 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Empire Auto Transport Inc | Naperville, IL | 2944575 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | VIP Auto Carriers Inc | Naperville, IL | 2385102 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Car Transport Auto | Naperville, IL | 2887348 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Wow Carhaul Inc | Naperville, IL | 3608889 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Petra Auto Transport Inc | Tinley Park, IL | 3281825 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | JCM Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4608582 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Golden Royal Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3369038 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4409946 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Dajani Auto Haulers Inc | Burbank, IL | 3087333 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 3662310 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | J M A Auto Haulers Inc | Brookfield, IL | 3329524 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | R & M Car Transport Inc | Burbank, IL | 3553446 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Chris Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 2969621 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Falcon Auto Transport Inc | Oak Forest, IL | 3052213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Flash Auto Haulers Inc | Burbank, IL | 3327976 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Am Auto Trans Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3844297 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Wild Bills Auto Transport and Recovery | Oak Lawn, IL | 4053110 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Rapid Auto Transport LLC | Oak Forest, IL | 3082316 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lemont: the main lanes
Distances from Lemont to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lemont to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 850 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,009 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 912 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,074 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 708 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,382 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 793 mi | 2 days | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 678 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 Lemont
24 of the 42 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 187 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 24 of 93 vehicle inspections (25.8%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 187 driver inspections (6.4%, 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 |
| 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 |
| Wow Carhaul IncNaperville, IL · USDOT 3608889 | 14 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 14 |
| VIP Auto Trans IncWillowbrook, IL · USDOT 2561212 | 13 | 3 of 8 | 1 of 13 |
| Freight & Auto Transport IncLemont, IL · USDOT 2579280 | 12 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 12 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Cook County
Lemont is in Cook County, IL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 129,395 people a year leaving Cook County for another state, most often for Indiana (about 15,787), California (about 13,278) and Florida (about 9,643), while about 82,951 (±3,392) 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 Lemont and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lemont 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 Lemont: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lemont, IL?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Lemont itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Homer Glen, Woodridge, Willowbrook, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove 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 Lemont?
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 Lemont?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lemont to New York City, NY is about 850 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 Lemont?
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 Lemont done at roadside inspections?
24 of the 42 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 187 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 24 of 93 vehicle inspections (25.8%), 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.