Car Shipping Companies in Steger, IL
1 auto transporter is registered in Steger 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 Steger to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Steger
- 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
- 300 trucks
- Crown Auto Carriers Inc, Highland
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Steger and 40 more work within 30 miles; 36 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 17 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Crown Auto Carriers Inc's 300 trucks. Most people leaving Cook County for another state go to Indiana (Census).
Auto transporters based in Steger
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Protech Auto Transport Inc
26 E 34Th Pl, IL 60475
- USDOT
- 3794438
- MC number
- MC1363316
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Steger
Nearest first, from Lynwood, Crete, Glenwood, Richton Park and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Cle Auto Transport | Lynwood, IL | 3873247 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Ade Bouss Auto Transport LLC | Crete, IL | 4196377 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Brokers Choice Auto Transport Inc | Glenwood, IL | 4255111 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Elite Auto Haulers LLC | Richton Park, IL | 3064714 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Towing and Car Hauling | Lansing, IL | 4411685 | 4 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Windy City Auto Transportation LLC | Hazel Crest, IL | 4367050 | 2 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | People Proz Auto Hauler LLC | South Holland, IL | 3774405 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Mid-Way Custom Auto Transport Inc | Beecher, IL | 2432505 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | SG Auto Transport Inc | Monee, IL | 4132548 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Crown Auto Carriers Inc | Highland, IN | 3479368 | 300 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | MSC Car Haul LLC | Phoenix, IL | 3470841 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Falcon Auto Transport Inc | Oak Forest, IL | 3052213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Speedy Car Haulers LLC | Frankfort, IL | 4100689 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Rapid Auto Transport LLC | Oak Forest, IL | 3082316 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Grateful Auto Transport | Hammond, IN | 2566670 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Petra Auto Transport Inc | Tinley Park, IL | 3281825 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Ambassador Auto Transport LLC | Merrillville, IN | 2565022 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | JCM Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4608582 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4409946 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 3662310 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | C L R Auto Transport Corp | Merrillville, IN | 625842 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Spinning Wheels Auto Transport Inc | Merriville, IN | 2907677 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Cross Country Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4241878 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Ambassador Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 1345383 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | J & R Auto Transport LLC | Crown Point, IN | 3551178 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Lanagan Auto Transport LLC | Chicago, IL | 2444127 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Sooso Car Hauler Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4454718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Golden Royal Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3369038 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Ace | Manhattan, IL | 1491329 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 18 mi | Chris Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 2969621 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Am Auto Trans Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3844297 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Sam Auto Transportation | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3170737 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Wild Bills Auto Transport and Recovery | Oak Lawn, IL | 4053110 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Fofo's Auto Transport Inc | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3759934 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Q Car Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3964299 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | AZ Car Transport Inc | Lowell, IN | 4481900 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Mitchell's Auto Transport | Chicago, IL | 3029922 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | R&R Autohaul LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4408691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | T-Rex Auto Transport | Chicago, IL | 4434408 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Global Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 3125757 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Steger: the main lanes
Distances from Steger to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Steger to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 829 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,027 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 33 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 914 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,070 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 684 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,358 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 770 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 Steger
17 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 328 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 47 of 173 vehicle inspections (27.2%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 20 of 322 driver inspections (6.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Auto Carriers IncHighland, IN · USDOT 3479368 | 252 | 24 of 122 | 9 of 251 |
| Protech Auto Transport IncSteger, IL · USDOT 3794438 | 27 | 8 of 20 | 4 of 27 |
| Ambassador Auto Transport LLCMerrillville, IN · USDOT 2565022 | 9 | 5 of 8 | 0 of 4 |
| Grateful Auto TransportHammond, IN · USDOT 2566670 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 8 |
| 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
Steger 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 Steger and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Steger 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 Steger: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Steger, IL?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Steger itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lynwood, Crete, Glenwood, Richton Park, Lansing 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 Steger?
By reported fleet, Crown Auto Carriers Inc in Highland, IN, with 300 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3479368). 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 Steger?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Steger to New York City, NY is about 829 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 Steger?
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 Steger done at roadside inspections?
17 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 328 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 47 of 173 vehicle inspections (27.2%), 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.