Car Shipping Companies in Lowell, IN
1 auto transporter is registered in Lowell with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 22 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 Lowell to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lowell
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 22
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 21
- of 23 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 300 trucks
- Crown Auto Carriers Inc, Highland
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Lowell and 22 more work within 30 miles; 21 of the 23 can haul across state lines. 12 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 Lowell
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
AZ Car Transport Inc
17797 Fieldstone Ln, IN 46356
- USDOT
- 4481900
- MC number
- MC1783353
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lowell
Nearest first, from Crown Point, Beecher, Crete, Merrillville and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | J & R Auto Transport LLC | Crown Point, IN | 3551178 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Mid-Way Custom Auto Transport Inc | Beecher, IL | 2432505 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Ade Bouss Auto Transport LLC | Crete, IL | 4196377 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Ambassador Auto Transport LLC | Merrillville, IN | 2565022 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | C L R Auto Transport Corp | Merrillville, IN | 625842 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Spinning Wheels Auto Transport Inc | Merriville, IN | 2907677 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Protech Auto Transport Inc | Steger, IL | 3794438 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Cle Auto Transport | Lynwood, IL | 3873247 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Crown Auto Carriers Inc | Highland, IN | 3479368 | 300 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Towing and Car Hauling | Lansing, IL | 4411685 | 4 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Brokers Choice Auto Transport Inc | Glenwood, IL | 4255111 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Elite Auto Haulers LLC | Richton Park, IL | 3064714 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | SG Auto Transport Inc | Monee, IL | 4132548 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Grateful Auto Transport | Hammond, IN | 2566670 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | People Proz Auto Hauler LLC | South Holland, IL | 3774405 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Windy City Auto Transportation LLC | Hazel Crest, IL | 4367050 | 2 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Speedy Car Haulers LLC | Frankfort, IL | 4100689 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | MSC Car Haul LLC | Phoenix, IL | 3470841 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Ace | Manhattan, IL | 1491329 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 30 mi | Falcon Auto Transport Inc | Oak Forest, IL | 3052213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Petra Auto Transport Inc | Tinley Park, IL | 3281825 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Rapid Auto Transport LLC | Oak Forest, IL | 3082316 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lowell: the main lanes
Distances from Lowell to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lowell to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 816 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,038 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 51 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 911 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,062 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 667 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,338 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 756 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 Lowell
12 of the 23 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 312 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 43 of 163 vehicle inspections (26.4%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 306 driver inspections (5.9%, 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
Lowell 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 Lowell and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lowell 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 Lowell: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lowell, IN?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Lowell itself, and 22 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Crown Point, Beecher, Crete, Merrillville, Merriville and nearby). All 23 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 Lowell?
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 Lowell?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lowell to New York City, NY is about 816 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 Lowell?
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 Lowell done at roadside inspections?
12 of the 23 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 312 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 43 of 163 vehicle inspections (26.4%), 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.