Car Shipping Companies in Manhattan, IL
1 auto transporter is registered in Manhattan 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 Manhattan to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Manhattan
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 36
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 100 trucks
- Aw Transport, Homer Glen
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Manhattan and 40 more work within 30 miles; 36 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 21 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 Manhattan
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Ace
Legal name: Auto Carrier Express Inc
14217 W Bruns Rd, IL 60442
- USDOT
- 1491329
- MC number
- MC567583
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Manhattan
Nearest first, from Frankfort, Monee, Joliet, Richton Park and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Speedy Car Haulers LLC | Frankfort, IL | 4100689 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | SG Auto Transport Inc | Monee, IL | 4132548 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | MK Auto Transport Inc | Joliet, IL | 2549603 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Elite Auto Haulers LLC | Richton Park, IL | 3064714 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | 815 Auto Transport LLC | Channahon, IL | 4308791 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Unlimited Car Carrier Inc | Joliet, IL | 3072944 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Rt66 Auto Transport | Joliet, IL | 2456821 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Petra Auto Transport Inc | Tinley Park, IL | 3281825 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Rt66 Auto Transportation | Joliet, IL | 2539602 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Aw Transport | Homer Glen, IL | 1958758 | 100 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Ambassador Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 1345383 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Sooso Car Hauler Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4454718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Cross Country Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4241878 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Protech Auto Transport Inc | Steger, IL | 3794438 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Mid-Way Custom Auto Transport Inc | Beecher, IL | 2432505 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Falcon Auto Transport Inc | Oak Forest, IL | 3052213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Rapid Auto Transport LLC | Oak Forest, IL | 3082316 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Windy City Auto Transportation LLC | Hazel Crest, IL | 4367050 | 2 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Gam General Auto Movers Inc | Plainfield, IL | 2315677 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Eme Auto Transport LLC | Plainfield, IL | 4488793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Niva Auto Transport LLC | Plainfield, IL | 3346350 | 30 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | VD Auto Transport Inc | Plainfield, IL | 3065105 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Freight & Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2579280 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Mammoth Auto Transport LLC | Plainfield, IL | 4487957 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Ade Bouss Auto Transport LLC | Crete, IL | 4196377 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Jacob Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2253332 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Brokers Choice Auto Transport Inc | Glenwood, IL | 4255111 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Cle Auto Transport | Lynwood, IL | 3873247 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | R&R Autohaul LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4408691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | MSC Car Haul LLC | Phoenix, IL | 3470841 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | A & R Car Haulers Inc | Bolingbrook, IL | 2938073 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Global Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 3125757 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Maverick Auto Hauling LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4258361 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Evo Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 4276647 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Express Transportation | Plainfield, IL | 3082064 | 28 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | JCM Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4608582 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4409946 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 3662310 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | People Proz Auto Hauler LLC | South Holland, IL | 3774405 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Sam Auto Transportation | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3170737 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Manhattan: the main lanes
Distances from Manhattan to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Manhattan to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 849 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,007 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 44 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 896 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,054 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 702 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,360 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 790 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 Manhattan
21 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 162 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 30 of 86 vehicle inspections (34.9%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 161 driver inspections (7.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express TransportationPlainfield, IL · USDOT 3082064 | 29 | 3 of 19 | 1 of 29 |
| Protech Auto Transport IncSteger, IL · USDOT 3794438 | 27 | 8 of 20 | 4 of 27 |
| VD Auto Transport IncPlainfield, IL · USDOT 3065105 | 19 | 5 of 11 | 0 of 18 |
| Niva Auto Transport LLCPlainfield, IL · USDOT 3346350 | 16 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 16 |
| Unlimited Car Carrier IncJoliet, IL · USDOT 3072944 | 13 | 1 of 2 | 0 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 Will County
Manhattan 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 Manhattan and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Manhattan 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 Manhattan: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Manhattan, IL?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Manhattan itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Frankfort, Monee, Joliet, Richton Park, Channahon 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 Manhattan?
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 Manhattan?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Manhattan to New York City, NY is about 849 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 Manhattan?
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 Manhattan done at roadside inspections?
21 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 162 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 30 of 86 vehicle inspections (34.9%), 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.