Car Shipping Companies in Palatine, IL
3 auto transporters are registered in Palatine 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 Palatine to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Palatine
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 35
- of 43 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 75 trucks
- Orgil Auto Transport, Rosemont
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in Palatine and 40 more work within 30 miles; 35 of the 43 can haul across state lines. 22 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Orgil Auto Transport's 75 trucks. Most people leaving Cook County for another state go to Indiana (Census).
Auto transporters based in Palatine
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Vehicle Transport Inc
738 E Dundee Rd Suite 315, IL 60074
- USDOT
- 3416675
- MC number
- MC1103264
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 2
R&R Auto Transport Inc
1243 E Baldwin Ln Unit 608, IL 60074
- USDOT
- 4263402
- MC number
- MC1654565
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 3
Liberty Auto Transport LLC
444 E Osage Ln, IL 60074
- USDOT
- 6932050
- MC number
- MC78154745
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Palatine
Nearest first, from Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Rolling Meadows, Prospect Heights and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Sodon Auto Trans Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4094803 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Baltic Auto Haul | Buffalo Grove, IL | 2065313 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | DSM Auto Transport Corporation | Buffalo Grove, IL | 1846823 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Arrow Carhaulers LLC | Rolling Meadows, IL | 4129264 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Blue Sky Auto Trans LLC | Buffalo Grove, IL | 4447938 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Above Auto Transport LLC | Buffalo Grove, IL | 4329939 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Continental Auto Shipping | Arlington Heights, IL | 4161454 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Skyline Auto Carriers LLC | Prospect Heights, IL | 4551515 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Baz Auto Movers Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 3008769 | 35 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Omega Auto Transport Inc | Wheeling, IL | 2817407 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Auto Transport Group LLC | Wheeling, IL | 7890293 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Armada Auto Transport Inc | Wheeling, IL | 2428156 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | VK Auto Haulers Inc | Hoffman Estates, IL | 4294638 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | On Auto Transport Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 2451613 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Ik Auto Trans LLC | Vernon Hills, IL | 4526987 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Amb Car Carrier Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 2546736 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 9 mi | MGL Auto Transport Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 2270401 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | VIP Auto Transport Inc | Des Plaines, IL | 2789515 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Primeway Auto Carrier Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 3461494 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Max Auto Transport LLC | Des Plaines, IL | 2784652 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Bmu Auto Carrier LLC | Des Plaines, IL | 4289357 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Kim Auto Transport Inc | Lake Forest, IL | 3044508 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | DJ Auto Logistics Inc | Libertyville, IL | 4276671 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | M D Car Transport | Wood Dale, IL | 1881026 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Midwest Auto Transport LLC | Wood Dale, IL | 4029768 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Orgil Auto Transport | Rosemont, IL | 2005112 | 75 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Glory Auto Transport Inc | Niles, IL | 1242627 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | AR Towing | Des Plaines, IL | 3652540 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Route One Carhauling | East Dundee, IL | 3401803 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Lux Auto Transport Inc | Addison, IL | 3163440 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Eagle Auto Transport | Addison, IL | 1810927 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Ace Auto Carriers LLC | Chicago, IL | 4177641 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Sun Rise Auto Transport Inc | Grayslake, IL | 1833957 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Car Transport Auto LLC | Chicago, IL | 3638128 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Gold Auto Logistics Inc | Addison, IL | 2796226 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Auto Shipping Group Inc | Bartlett, IL | 2584034 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Max Auto Transport Inc | Algonquin, IL | 3753214 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Delta Auto Transport Inc | Lake In the Hills, IL | 3889388 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Auto Haulers LLC | Elgin, IL | 4334090 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Courtesy Car Carrier of Crystal Lake Inc | Crystal Lake, IL | 1384986 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Palatine: the main lanes
Distances from Palatine to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Palatine to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 854 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,011 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 32 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 938 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,105 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 721 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,416 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 800 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 Palatine
22 of the 43 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 383 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 57 of 193 vehicle inspections (29.5%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 30 of 383 driver inspections (7.8%, 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 Cook County
Palatine 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 Palatine and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Palatine streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 3 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 Palatine: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Palatine, IL?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Palatine itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Rolling Meadows, Prospect Heights, Schaumburg and nearby). All 43 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 Palatine?
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 Palatine?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Palatine to New York City, NY is about 854 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 Palatine?
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 Palatine done at roadside inspections?
22 of the 43 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 383 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 57 of 193 vehicle inspections (29.5%), 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.