Car Shipping Companies in Elkhart, IN
4 auto transporters are registered in Elkhart with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 2 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 Elkhart to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Elkhart
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 2
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 6 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Amp Auto Haulers LLC, Elkhart
In short
4 auto transporters are registered in Elkhart and 2 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 6 can haul across state lines. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Amp Auto Haulers LLC's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Elkhart County for another state go to Michigan (Census).
Auto transporters based in Elkhart
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Amp Auto Haulers LLC
2301 W Lexington Ave Apt 211-1B, IN 46514
- USDOT
- 4435565
- MC number
- MC1745896
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 2
Next Level Auto Transports
22172 County Road 104, IN 46514
- USDOT
- 4549269
- MC number
- MC1806463
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 3
Sssk Auto Transport Corp
58975 Spring Creek Trail, IN 46516
- USDOT
- 4041897
- MC number
- MC1529670
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 4
Odd Jobs Car Hauling
IN 46516
- USDOT
- 1591926
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2007
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Elkhart
Nearest first, from Bristol, South Bend and nearby.
Shipping a car out of Elkhart: the main lanes
Distances from Elkhart to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Elkhart to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 728 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,130 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 101 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,000 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,142 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 593 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,341 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 672 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 Elkhart
3 of the 6 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 9 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 7 vehicle inspections (57.1%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 9 driver inspections (22.2%, against 10.3%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jr Car Transport LLCBristol, IN · USDOT 3406649 | 6 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
| Amp Auto Haulers LLCElkhart, IN · USDOT 4435565 | 2 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Next Level Auto TransportsElkhart, IN · USDOT 4549269 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Elkhart County
Elkhart is in Elkhart County, IN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,166 people a year leaving Elkhart County for another state, most often for Michigan (about 1,434), Florida (about 987) and Missouri (about 347), while about 3,409 (±834) 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 Elkhart and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Elkhart streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 4 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 Indiana
55 listed auto transporters are based in Indiana; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Elkhart: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Elkhart, IN?
4 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Elkhart itself, and 2 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Bristol, South Bend and nearby). All 6 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 Elkhart?
By reported fleet, Amp Auto Haulers LLC in Elkhart, IN, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4435565). 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 Elkhart?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Elkhart to New York City, NY is about 728 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 Elkhart?
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 Elkhart done at roadside inspections?
3 of the 6 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 9 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 7 vehicle inspections (57.1%), 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.