Car Shipping Companies in McHenry, IL
No auto transporter is registered in McHenry itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Johnsburg, Wonder Lake, Fox Lake and nearby. 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 McHenry to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in McHenry
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 33
- of 40 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 35 trucks
- Baz Auto Movers Inc, Schaumburg
In short
No auto transporter is registered in McHenry itself, but 40 work within 30 miles; 33 can haul across state lines. 21 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Baz Auto Movers Inc's 35 trucks. Most people leaving McHenry County for another state go to Wisconsin (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of McHenry
These are the carriers that serve a McHenry pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Johnsburg, Wonder Lake, Fox Lake, Crystal Lake and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Fire Fighter Auto Transport Inc | Johnsburg, IL | 2918721 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 6 mi | M&N Auto Logistics LLC | Wonder Lake, IL | 4517500 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Ava Auto Transport Inc | Fox Lake, IL | 1276917 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Courtesy Car Carrier of Crystal Lake Inc | Crystal Lake, IL | 1384986 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Luxury Auto Transport Inc | Crystal Lake, IL | 1175053 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi | Delta Auto Transport Inc | Lake In the Hills, IL | 3889388 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Max Auto Transport Inc | Algonquin, IL | 3753214 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Sun Rise Auto Transport Inc | Grayslake, IL | 1833957 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Milan Auto Transport Inc | Lindenhurst, IL | 2264189 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | RPG Auto Transport Inc | Huntley, IL | 4085938 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Route One Carhauling | East Dundee, IL | 3401803 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | DJ Auto Logistics Inc | Libertyville, IL | 4276671 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Ik Auto Trans LLC | Vernon Hills, IL | 4526987 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Swan Auto Transport Inc | Gurnee, IL | 2597177 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Ramey Auto Transport Corp | Bristol, WI | 378080 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 20 mi | Baltic Auto Haul | Buffalo Grove, IL | 2065313 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Vehicle Transport Inc | Palatine, IL | 3416675 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | R&R Auto Transport Inc | Palatine, IL | 4263402 | 2 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 | Above Auto Transport LLC | Buffalo Grove, IL | 4329939 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Auto Haulers LLC | Elgin, IL | 4334090 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Liberty Auto Transport LLC | Palatine, IL | 6932050 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Mecum Auto Transport | Walworth, WI | 3053659 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Sodon Auto Trans Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4094803 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 22 mi | VK Auto Haulers Inc | Hoffman Estates, IL | 4294638 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Ochoa Auto Transport Inc | Waukegan, IL | 2339954 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Baz Auto Movers Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 3008769 | 35 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | HTL Auto Transport Inc | Elgin, IL | 4097676 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Kim Auto Transport Inc | Lake Forest, IL | 3044508 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Arrow Carhaulers LLC | Rolling Meadows, IL | 4129264 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Continental Auto Shipping | Arlington Heights, IL | 4161454 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Omega Auto Transport Inc | Wheeling, IL | 2817407 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Auto Transport Group LLC | Wheeling, IL | 7890293 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Armada Auto Transport Inc | Wheeling, IL | 2428156 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | MGL Auto Transport Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 2270401 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Pro Auto Logistics Inc | Genoa, IL | 3061288 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Primeway Auto Carrier Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 3461494 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Skyline Auto Carriers LLC | Prospect Heights, IL | 4551515 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Auto Shipping Group Inc | Bartlett, IL | 2584034 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of McHenry: the main lanes
Distances from McHenry to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From McHenry to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 870 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,998 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 54 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 941 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,112 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 741 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,438 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 818 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 McHenry
21 of the 40 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 315 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 41 of 158 vehicle inspections (25.9%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 29 of 315 driver inspections (9.2%, 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 |
| Max Auto Transport IncAlgonquin, IL · USDOT 3753214 | 25 | 2 of 6 | 1 of 25 |
| Vehicle Transport IncPalatine, IL · USDOT 3416675 | 20 | 1 of 11 | 1 of 20 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of McHenry County
McHenry is in McHenry County, IL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 7,537 people a year leaving McHenry County for another state, most often for Wisconsin (about 1,646), Florida (about 1,096) and Colorado (about 440), while about 3,858 (±834) 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 McHenry and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow McHenry streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; agree the spot when you book. 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 McHenry: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in McHenry, IL?
None is registered in McHenry itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Johnsburg, Wonder Lake, Fox Lake, Crystal Lake, Lake In the Hills and nearby), all with active registrations, 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 McHenry?
By reported fleet, Baz Auto Movers Inc in Schaumburg, IL, with 35 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3008769). 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 McHenry?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (McHenry 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 McHenry?
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 McHenry done at roadside inspections?
21 of the 40 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 315 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 41 of 158 vehicle inspections (25.9%), 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.