Car Shipping Companies in Merrillville, IN
2 auto transporters are registered in Merrillville 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 Merrillville to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Merrillville
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 34
- of 42 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 300 trucks
- Crown Auto Carriers Inc, Highland
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Merrillville and 40 more work within 30 miles; 34 of the 42 can haul across state lines. 19 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 Merrillville
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Ambassador Auto Transport LLC
8765 Louisiana St, IN 46410
- USDOT
- 2565022
- MC number
- MC895567
- Fleet
- 16 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 2
C L R Auto Transport Corp
8450 Whitcomb St, IN 46410
- USDOT
- 625842
- MC number
- MC298755
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 50 drivers
- Registered since
- 1995
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Merrillville
Nearest first, from Merriville, Crown Point, Highland, Hammond and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spinning Wheels Auto Transport Inc | Merriville, IN | 2907677 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | J & R Auto Transport LLC | Crown Point, IN | 3551178 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Crown Auto Carriers Inc | Highland, IN | 3479368 | 300 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Grateful Auto Transport | Hammond, IN | 2566670 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Towing and Car Hauling | Lansing, IL | 4411685 | 4 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Cle Auto Transport | Lynwood, IL | 3873247 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Ade Bouss Auto Transport LLC | Crete, IL | 4196377 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Protech Auto Transport Inc | Steger, IL | 3794438 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Brokers Choice Auto Transport Inc | Glenwood, IL | 4255111 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | People Proz Auto Hauler LLC | South Holland, IL | 3774405 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | AZ Car Transport Inc | Lowell, IN | 4481900 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Mid-Way Custom Auto Transport Inc | Beecher, IL | 2432505 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Windy City Auto Transportation LLC | Hazel Crest, IL | 4367050 | 2 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | MSC Car Haul LLC | Phoenix, IL | 3470841 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Elite Auto Haulers LLC | Richton Park, IL | 3064714 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Lanagan Auto Transport LLC | Chicago, IL | 2444127 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Falcon Auto Transport Inc | Oak Forest, IL | 3052213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | SG Auto Transport Inc | Monee, IL | 4132548 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Rapid Auto Transport LLC | Oak Forest, IL | 3082316 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Mitchell's Auto Transport | Chicago, IL | 3029922 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | T-Rex Auto Transport | Chicago, IL | 4434408 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | K&J Car Hauling LLC | Chicago, IL | 3913938 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 25 mi | JCM Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4608582 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4409946 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 3662310 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Ampm Car Transport Inc | Chicago, IL | 544212 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Car Transport | Chicago, IL | 1709167 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Petra Auto Transport Inc | Tinley Park, IL | 3281825 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Speedy Car Haulers LLC | Frankfort, IL | 4100689 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Golden Royal Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3369038 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Chris Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 2969621 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Am Auto Trans Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3844297 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Wild Bills Auto Transport and Recovery | Oak Lawn, IL | 4053110 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Q Car Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3964299 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Knightryder Auto Transport Inc | Chicago, IL | 2416619 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Sam Auto Transportation | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3170737 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Fofo's Auto Transport Inc | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3759934 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Cross Country Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4241878 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Dajani Auto Haulers Inc | Burbank, IL | 3087333 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | R & M Car Transport Inc | Burbank, IL | 3553446 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Merrillville: the main lanes
Distances from Merrillville to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Merrillville to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 811 mi | 2 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,045 mi | 5 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 36 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 927 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,080 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 667 mi | 2 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,352 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 753 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 Merrillville
19 of the 42 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 328 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 47 of 172 vehicle inspections (27.3%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 19 of 322 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 |
| Cross Country Car Carriers IncOrland Park, IL · USDOT 4241878 | 4 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Rapid Auto Transport LLCOak Forest, IL · USDOT 3082316 | 3 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Lake County
Merrillville 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 Merrillville and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Merrillville streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 2 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 Merrillville: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Merrillville, IN?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Merrillville itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Merriville, Crown Point, Highland, Hammond, Lansing and nearby). All 42 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 Merrillville?
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 Merrillville?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Merrillville to New York City, NY is about 811 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 Merrillville?
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 Merrillville done at roadside inspections?
19 of the 42 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 328 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 47 of 172 vehicle inspections (27.3%), 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.