Car Shipping Companies in Plainfield, IL
6 auto transporters are registered in Plainfield 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 Plainfield to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Plainfield
- 6
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 41
- of 46 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 100 trucks
- Aw Transport, Homer Glen
In short
6 auto transporters are registered in Plainfield and 40 more work within 30 miles; 41 of the 46 can haul across state lines. 28 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 Plainfield
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Niva Auto Transport LLC
24543 Kennedy Cir, IL 60544
- USDOT
- 3346350
- MC number
- MC1069007
- Fleet
- 30 trucks · 15 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Express Transportation
Legal name: Express Auto Haulers LLC
24360 Leski Ln, IL 60585
- USDOT
- 3082064
- MC number
- MC67192
- Fleet
- 28 trucks · 38 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 3
VD Auto Transport Inc
25109 Presidential Ave, IL 60544
- USDOT
- 3065105
- MC number
- MC57565
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 4
Gam General Auto Movers Inc
5309 Sun Meadow Dr, IL 60586
- USDOT
- 2315677
- MC number
- MC790578
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2012
- 5
Mammoth Auto Transport LLC
24105 W Commercial St, IL 60544
- USDOT
- 4487957
- MC number
- MC1773606
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 6
Eme Auto Transport LLC
6702 Mountain Ridge Pass, IL 60586
- USDOT
- 4488793
- MC number
- MC1774027
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Plainfield
Nearest first, from Naperville, Joliet, Aurora, Bolingbrook and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Longmile Auto Haul Inc | Naperville, IL | 1938621 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Empire Auto Transport Inc | Naperville, IL | 2944575 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | VIP Auto Carriers Inc | Naperville, IL | 2385102 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Car Transport Auto | Naperville, IL | 2887348 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Wow Carhaul Inc | Naperville, IL | 3608889 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Unlimited Car Carrier Inc | Joliet, IL | 3072944 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Rt66 Auto Transport | Joliet, IL | 2456821 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Rt66 Auto Transportation | Joliet, IL | 2539602 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Gold Team Auto Transport Inc | Aurora, IL | 4309769 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | A & R Car Haulers Inc | Bolingbrook, IL | 2938073 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | MK Auto Transport Inc | Joliet, IL | 2549603 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Aw Transport | Homer Glen, IL | 1958758 | 100 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Triple Auto Carrier Co | Woodridge, IL | 3512102 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Freight & Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2579280 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Jacob Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2253332 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | 815 Auto Transport LLC | Channahon, IL | 4308791 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | A & D Auto Carrier Inc | Downers Grove, IL | 1741874 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | VIP Auto Trans Inc | Willowbrook, IL | 2561212 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Ambassador Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 1345383 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Sooso Car Hauler Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4454718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Car Transport Inc | Westmont, IL | 1814191 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Elite Auto Transportinc | Clarendon Hills, IL | 971629 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Ace | Manhattan, IL | 1491329 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 20 mi | Petra Auto Transport Inc | Tinley Park, IL | 3281825 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Cross Country Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4241878 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | American Auto Transport Inc | Lombard, IL | 1291429 | 57 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | R&R Autohaul LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4408691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Global Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 3125757 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Maverick Auto Hauling LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4258361 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Evo Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 4276647 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | 2 Way Auto Transport Inc | Countryside, IL | 1887113 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Speedy Car Haulers LLC | Frankfort, IL | 4100689 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | XL Auto Transport | Summit, IL | 3391157 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | SL Auto Transport Inc | Bridgeview, IL | 3287832 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Westchester Auto Transport & Towing Inc | Westchester, IL | 2515555 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Quick Car Transport Inc | Bridgview, IL | 3151797 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Lux Auto Transport Inc | Addison, IL | 3163440 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Eagle Auto Transport | Addison, IL | 1810927 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | J M A Auto Haulers Inc | Brookfield, IL | 3329524 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Falcon Auto Transport Inc | Oak Forest, IL | 3052213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Plainfield: the main lanes
Distances from Plainfield to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Plainfield to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 864 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,993 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 41 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 899 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,063 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 721 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,383 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 807 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 Plainfield
28 of the 46 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 310 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 44 of 148 vehicle inspections (29.7%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 17 of 309 driver inspections (5.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL Auto TransportSummit, IL · USDOT 3391157 | 41 | 2 of 24 | 1 of 41 |
| Express TransportationPlainfield, IL · USDOT 3082064 | 29 | 3 of 19 | 1 of 29 |
| Lux Auto Transport IncAddison, IL · USDOT 3163440 | 27 | 8 of 13 | 1 of 27 |
| American Auto Transport IncLombard, IL · USDOT 1291429 | 19 | 5 of 10 | 3 of 19 |
| VD Auto Transport IncPlainfield, IL · USDOT 3065105 | 19 | 5 of 11 | 0 of 18 |
| Longmile Auto Haul IncNaperville, IL · USDOT 1938621 | 17 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 17 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Will County
Plainfield 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 Plainfield and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Plainfield streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 6 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 Plainfield: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Plainfield, IL?
6 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Plainfield itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Naperville, Joliet, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Homer Glen and nearby). All 46 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 Plainfield?
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 Plainfield?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Plainfield to New York City, NY is about 864 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 Plainfield?
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 Plainfield done at roadside inspections?
28 of the 46 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 310 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 44 of 148 vehicle inspections (29.7%), 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.