Car Shipping Companies in Tinley Park, IL
1 auto transporter is registered in Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Tinley Park
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 37
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 100 trucks
- Aw Transport, Homer Glen
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Tinley Park and 40 more work within 30 miles; 37 of the 41 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 based in Tinley Park
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Petra Auto Transport Inc
17208 87Th Ct, IL 60487
- USDOT
- 3281825
- MC number
- MC1037709
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Tinley Park
Nearest first, from Orland Park, Oak Forest, Frankfort, Homer Glen and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Ambassador Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 1345383 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Sooso Car Hauler Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4454718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Cross Country Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4241878 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Falcon Auto Transport Inc | Oak Forest, IL | 3052213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Rapid Auto Transport LLC | Oak Forest, IL | 3082316 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Speedy Car Haulers LLC | Frankfort, IL | 4100689 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Aw Transport | Homer Glen, IL | 1958758 | 100 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Windy City Auto Transportation LLC | Hazel Crest, IL | 4367050 | 2 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Elite Auto Haulers LLC | Richton Park, IL | 3064714 | 1 truck | Interstate | 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 | R&R Autohaul LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4408691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Global Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 3125757 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Maverick Auto Hauling LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4258361 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Evo Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 4276647 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | SG Auto Transport Inc | Monee, IL | 4132548 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | MSC Car Haul LLC | Phoenix, IL | 3470841 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Sam Auto Transportation | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3170737 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Fofo's Auto Transport Inc | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3759934 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Freight & Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2579280 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Golden Royal Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3369038 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Brokers Choice Auto Transport Inc | Glenwood, IL | 4255111 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Chris Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 2969621 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Am Auto Trans Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3844297 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Wild Bills Auto Transport and Recovery | Oak Lawn, IL | 4053110 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | MK Auto Transport Inc | Joliet, IL | 2549603 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Jacob Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2253332 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Q Car Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3964299 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Protech Auto Transport Inc | Steger, IL | 3794438 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | SL Auto Transport Inc | Bridgeview, IL | 3287832 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | People Proz Auto Hauler LLC | South Holland, IL | 3774405 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Quick Car Transport Inc | Bridgview, IL | 3151797 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | VIP Auto Trans Inc | Willowbrook, IL | 2561212 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Dajani Auto Haulers Inc | Burbank, IL | 3087333 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | R & M Car Transport Inc | Burbank, IL | 3553446 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Lanagan Auto Transport LLC | Chicago, IL | 2444127 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Flash Auto Haulers Inc | Burbank, IL | 3327976 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Cle Auto Transport | Lynwood, IL | 3873247 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Towing and Car Hauling | Lansing, IL | 4411685 | 4 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Tinley Park: the main lanes
Distances from Tinley Park to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Tinley Park to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 841 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,016 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 911 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,070 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 697 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,370 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 783 mi | 2 days | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 666 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 Tinley Park
18 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 96 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 21 of 56 vehicle inspections (37.5%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 96 driver inspections (11.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protech Auto Transport IncSteger, IL · USDOT 3794438 | 27 | 8 of 20 | 4 of 27 |
| 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
Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Tinley Park, IL?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Tinley Park itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Orland Park, Oak Forest, Frankfort, Homer Glen, Hazel Crest 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 Tinley Park?
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 Tinley Park?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Tinley Park to New York City, NY is about 841 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 Tinley Park?
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 Tinley Park done at roadside inspections?
18 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 96 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 21 of 56 vehicle inspections (37.5%), 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.