Car Shipping Companies in Crown Point, IN
1 auto transporter is registered in Crown Point with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 28 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 Crown Point to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Crown Point
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 28
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 25
- of 29 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 300 trucks
- Crown Auto Carriers Inc, Highland
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Crown Point and 28 more work within 30 miles; 25 of the 29 can haul across state lines. 14 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Crown Auto Carriers Inc's 300 trucks. Most people leaving Lake County for another state go to Illinois (Census).
Auto transporters based in Crown Point
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
J & R Auto Transport LLC
1631 Aspen Dr, IN 46307
- USDOT
- 3551178
- MC number
- MC1189359
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Crown Point
Nearest first, from Merrillville, Merriville, Lowell, Highland and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Ambassador Auto Transport LLC | Merrillville, IN | 2565022 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | C L R Auto Transport Corp | Merrillville, IN | 625842 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Spinning Wheels Auto Transport Inc | Merriville, IN | 2907677 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | AZ Car Transport Inc | Lowell, IN | 4481900 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Crown Auto Carriers Inc | Highland, IN | 3479368 | 300 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Ade Bouss Auto Transport LLC | Crete, IL | 4196377 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Mid-Way Custom Auto Transport Inc | Beecher, IL | 2432505 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Cle Auto Transport | Lynwood, IL | 3873247 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Protech Auto Transport Inc | Steger, IL | 3794438 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Towing and Car Hauling | Lansing, IL | 4411685 | 4 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Grateful Auto Transport | Hammond, IN | 2566670 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Brokers Choice Auto Transport Inc | Glenwood, IL | 4255111 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | People Proz Auto Hauler LLC | South Holland, IL | 3774405 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Windy City Auto Transportation LLC | Hazel Crest, IL | 4367050 | 2 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Elite Auto Haulers LLC | Richton Park, IL | 3064714 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | MSC Car Haul LLC | Phoenix, IL | 3470841 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 24 mi | SG Auto Transport Inc | Monee, IL | 4132548 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Falcon Auto Transport Inc | Oak Forest, IL | 3052213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Rapid Auto Transport LLC | Oak Forest, IL | 3082316 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Lanagan Auto Transport LLC | Chicago, IL | 2444127 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Speedy Car Haulers LLC | Frankfort, IL | 4100689 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | JCM Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4608582 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4409946 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 3662310 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Petra Auto Transport Inc | Tinley Park, IL | 3281825 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Mitchell's Auto Transport | Chicago, IL | 3029922 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | T-Rex Auto Transport | Chicago, IL | 4434408 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | K&J Car Hauling LLC | Chicago, IL | 3913938 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Crown Point: the main lanes
Distances from Crown Point to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Crown Point to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 810 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,045 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 42 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 923 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,075 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 665 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,346 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 752 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 Crown Point
14 of the 29 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 315 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 44 of 165 vehicle inspections (26.7%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 19 of 309 driver inspections (6.1%, 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 |
| Rapid Auto Transport LLCOak Forest, IL · USDOT 3082316 | 3 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| People Proz Auto Hauler LLCSouth Holland, IL · USDOT 3774405 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Lake County
Crown Point is in Lake County, IN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 13,696 people a year leaving Lake County for another state, most often for Illinois (about 4,747), Texas (about 1,039) and Alabama (about 984), while about 15,570 (±1,802) 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 Crown Point and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Crown Point 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 Indiana
55 listed auto transporters are based in Indiana; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Crown Point: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Crown Point, IN?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Crown Point itself, and 28 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Merrillville, Merriville, Lowell, Highland, Crete and nearby). All 29 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 Crown Point?
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 Crown Point?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Crown Point to New York City, NY is about 810 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 Crown Point?
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 Crown Point done at roadside inspections?
14 of the 29 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 315 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 44 of 165 vehicle inspections (26.7%), 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.