Car Shipping Companies in Summit, IL
1 auto transporter is registered in Summit 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 Summit to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Summit
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 32
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 57 trucks
- American Auto Transport Inc, Lombard
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Summit and 40 more work within 30 miles; 32 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 19 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is American Auto Transport Inc's 57 trucks. Most people leaving Cook County for another state go to Indiana (Census).
Auto transporters based in Summit
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
XL Auto Transport
Legal name: XL Auto Transport Inc
5900 South Archer Rd #254, IL 60501
- USDOT
- 3391157
- MC number
- MC301266
- Fleet
- 18 trucks · 18 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Summit
Nearest first, from Countryside, Bridgeview, Brookfield, Bridgview and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | 2 Way Auto Transport Inc | Countryside, IL | 1887113 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | SL Auto Transport Inc | Bridgeview, IL | 3287832 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | J M A Auto Haulers Inc | Brookfield, IL | 3329524 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Quick Car Transport Inc | Bridgview, IL | 3151797 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Dajani Auto Haulers Inc | Burbank, IL | 3087333 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | R & M Car Transport Inc | Burbank, IL | 3553446 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Flash Auto Haulers Inc | Burbank, IL | 3327976 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | R&R Autohaul LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4408691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Global Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 3125757 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Maverick Auto Hauling LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4258361 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Evo Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 4276647 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | VIP Auto Trans Inc | Willowbrook, IL | 2561212 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Golden Royal Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3369038 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Chris Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 2969621 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Am Auto Trans Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3844297 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Sam Auto Transportation | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3170737 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Wild Bills Auto Transport and Recovery | Oak Lawn, IL | 4053110 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Westchester Auto Transport & Towing Inc | Westchester, IL | 2515555 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Fofo's Auto Transport Inc | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3759934 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Q Car Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3964299 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Knightryder Auto Transport Inc | Chicago, IL | 2416619 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Elite Auto Transportinc | Clarendon Hills, IL | 971629 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Car Transport Inc | Westmont, IL | 1814191 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Movin Wheels Vehicle Transportation LLC | Chicago, IL | 3323737 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 9 mi | JCM Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4608582 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4409946 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 3662310 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Ampm Car Transport Inc | Chicago, IL | 544212 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Mitchell's Auto Transport | Chicago, IL | 3029922 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | T-Rex Auto Transport | Chicago, IL | 4434408 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | K&J Car Hauling LLC | Chicago, IL | 3913938 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Lanagan Auto Transport LLC | Chicago, IL | 2444127 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | A & D Auto Carrier Inc | Downers Grove, IL | 1741874 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Freight & Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2579280 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Jacob Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2253332 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Cross Country Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4241878 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | American Auto Transport Inc | Lombard, IL | 1291429 | 57 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Triple Auto Carrier Co | Woodridge, IL | 3512102 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Car Transport | Chicago, IL | 1709167 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Falcon Auto Transport Inc | Oak Forest, IL | 3052213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Summit: the main lanes
Distances from Summit to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Summit to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 840 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,019 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 925 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,086 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 701 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,385 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 784 mi | 2 days | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 682 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 Summit
19 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 126 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 19 of 63 vehicle inspections (30.2%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 126 driver inspections (8.7%, 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 |
| American Auto Transport IncLombard, IL · USDOT 1291429 | 19 | 5 of 10 | 3 of 19 |
| 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 |
| Car Transport IncWestmont, IL · USDOT 1814191 | 7 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 7 |
| R&R Autohaul LLCPalos Hills, IL · USDOT 4408691 | 6 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Cook County
Summit 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 Summit and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Summit 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 Summit: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Summit, IL?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Summit itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Countryside, Bridgeview, Brookfield, Bridgview, Burbank 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 Summit?
By reported fleet, American Auto Transport Inc in Lombard, IL, with 57 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1291429). 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 Summit?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Summit to New York City, NY is about 840 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 Summit?
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 Summit done at roadside inspections?
19 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 126 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 19 of 63 vehicle inspections (30.2%), 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.