Car Shipping Companies in Ilion, NY
2 auto transporters are registered in Ilion with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 12 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 Ilion to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Ilion
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 14 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 4 trucks
- Premier Car Carriers, Utica
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Ilion and 12 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 14 can haul across state lines. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Premier Car Carriers's 4 trucks. Most people leaving Herkimer County for another state go to Georgia (Census).
Auto transporters based in Ilion
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
J & M Auto Transport
Legal name: J & M Auto Transportny LLC
79 W River St, NY 13357
- USDOT
- 2862330
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 2
J & M Auto Transport
NY 13357
- USDOT
- 1388689
- MC number
- MC560843 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Ilion
Nearest first, from Frankfort, Utica, Little Falls, Rome and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Adk Auto Transport LLC | Frankfort, NY | 3219022 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
| 7 mi | M&V Auto Transport LLC | Frankfort, NY | 3922059 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Premier Car Carriers | Utica, NY | 4150815 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | J&J Auto Transportation LLC | Utica, NY | 3486198 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Upstate Auto Hauling | Utica, NY | 3251001 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Gocargo Auto Transport LLC | Utica, NY | 4571527 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Xpress Auto Hauling Inc | Utica, NY | 3548562 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Auto Logistics Services Inc | Little Falls, NY | 4164669 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Ken's Auto Transport | Rome, NY | 1372297 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Auto Transport Service | Rome, NY | 1339909 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Oz Auto Transport Inc | Verona, NY | 1633531 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Fast Lane Auto Transporter LLC | Nelliston, NY | 2080069 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Ilion: the main lanes
Distances from Ilion to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Ilion to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 193 mi | 4 hr | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,781 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 750 mi | 2 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,600 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,685 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 349 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,426 mi | 3 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 243 mi | 4 hr | — |
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 Ilion
5 of the 14 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 32 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 16 vehicle inspections (31.3%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 32 driver inspections (12.5%, 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. 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Car CarriersUtica, NY · USDOT 4150815 | 21 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 21 |
| Auto Logistics Services IncLittle Falls, NY · USDOT 4164669 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| Adk Auto Transport LLCFrankfort, NY · USDOT 3219022 | 3 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| M&V Auto Transport LLCFrankfort, NY · USDOT 3922059 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Upstate Auto HaulingUtica, NY · USDOT 3251001 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Herkimer County
Ilion is in Herkimer County, NY. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 968 people a year leaving Herkimer County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 419), Florida (about 160) and North Carolina (about 68), while about 654 (±245) 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 Ilion and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Ilion 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 New York
147 listed auto transporters are based in New York; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Ilion: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Ilion, NY?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Ilion itself, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Frankfort, Utica, Little Falls, Rome, Verona and nearby). All 14 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 Ilion?
By reported fleet, Premier Car Carriers in Utica, NY, with 4 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4150815). 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 Ilion?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Ilion to New York City, NY is about 193 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 Ilion?
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 Ilion done at roadside inspections?
5 of the 14 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 32 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 16 vehicle inspections (31.3%), 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.