Car Shipping Companies in Palos Heights, IL
No auto transporter is registered in Palos Heights itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Alsip, Palos Hills, Chicago Ridge 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 Palos Heights to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Palos Heights
- 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
- 100 trucks
- Aw Transport, Homer Glen
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Palos Heights itself, but 40 work within 30 miles; 33 can haul across state lines. 18 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 within 30 miles of Palos Heights
These are the carriers that serve a Palos Heights pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Alsip, Palos Hills, Chicago Ridge, Orland Park and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | JCM Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4608582 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4409946 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 3662310 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | R&R Autohaul LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4408691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Sam Auto Transportation | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3170737 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Fofo's Auto Transport Inc | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3759934 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Global Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 3125757 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Cross Country Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4241878 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Maverick Auto Hauling LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4258361 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Evo Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 4276647 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Golden Royal Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3369038 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Chris Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 2969621 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Falcon Auto Transport Inc | Oak Forest, IL | 3052213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Am Auto Trans Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3844297 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Wild Bills Auto Transport and Recovery | Oak Lawn, IL | 4053110 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Rapid Auto Transport LLC | Oak Forest, IL | 3082316 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Q Car Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3964299 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | SL Auto Transport Inc | Bridgeview, IL | 3287832 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Quick Car Transport Inc | Bridgview, IL | 3151797 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Dajani Auto Haulers Inc | Burbank, IL | 3087333 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | R & M Car Transport Inc | Burbank, IL | 3553446 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Flash Auto Haulers Inc | Burbank, IL | 3327976 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Ambassador Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 1345383 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Lanagan Auto Transport LLC | Chicago, IL | 2444127 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Petra Auto Transport Inc | Tinley Park, IL | 3281825 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Sooso Car Hauler Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4454718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Knightryder Auto Transport Inc | Chicago, IL | 2416619 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 8 mi | XL Auto Transport | Summit, IL | 3391157 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Windy City Auto Transportation LLC | Hazel Crest, IL | 4367050 | 2 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | MSC Car Haul LLC | Phoenix, IL | 3470841 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 9 mi | VIP Auto Trans Inc | Willowbrook, IL | 2561212 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Freight & Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2579280 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Mitchell's Auto Transport | Chicago, IL | 3029922 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | 2 Way Auto Transport Inc | Countryside, IL | 1887113 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | T-Rex Auto Transport | Chicago, IL | 4434408 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Jacob Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2253332 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | K&J Car Hauling LLC | Chicago, IL | 3913938 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Aw Transport | Homer Glen, IL | 1958758 | 100 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Ampm Car Transport Inc | Chicago, IL | 544212 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | J M A Auto Haulers Inc | Brookfield, IL | 3329524 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Palos Heights: the main lanes
Distances from Palos Heights to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Palos Heights to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 839 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,019 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 919 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,078 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 697 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,376 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 782 mi | 2 days | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 673 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 Palos Heights
18 of the 40 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 110 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 16 of 61 vehicle inspections (26.2%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 110 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 |
| 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 |
| Aw TransportHomer Glen, IL · USDOT 1958758 | 7 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 7 |
| R&R Autohaul LLCPalos Hills, IL · USDOT 4408691 | 6 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 6 |
| Cross Country Car Carriers IncOrland Park, IL · USDOT 4241878 | 4 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Cook County
Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Palos Heights, IL?
None is registered in Palos Heights itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Alsip, Palos Hills, Chicago Ridge, Orland Park, Oak Lawn 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 Palos Heights?
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 Palos Heights?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Palos Heights to New York City, NY is about 839 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 Palos Heights?
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 Palos Heights done at roadside inspections?
18 of the 40 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 110 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 16 of 61 vehicle inspections (26.2%), 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.