Yes, We're Open! - Montway Auto Transport is OPEN and servicing all 50 states to assist with your auto shipping needs.

Over a Decade of Outstanding
Delivery and Exponential Growth

Rich History of Innovation, Dependability and Success

Montway Auto Transport has grown to one of the largest auto transport companies in the country in less than ten years!

2021

INC 5000 Award

Award Winning Company

The Inc. 5000 list is a prestigious ranking and Montway is #165 in Illinois. Few, if any, auto transport companies can say they’ve earned a spot on this respected list.
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Bronze Stevie® Award

Award Winning Service

Montway named winner of a 2021 Bronze Stevie® Award in the Innovation of the Year - Business Service Industries category in the 19th Annual American Business Awards®.
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2020

Increased Shipped Vehicles

Arranged transport for over 140,000 vehicles, which included cars, trucks, motorcycles and powersports.

Home Delivery

Launched Home Delivery Solution which enables auto dealers to provide home delivery to online consumers and compete in the growing digital retail market.

Montway Auto Transport New Website

Remote Work

Changed company policy to offer remote work in support of CDC guidelines and to keep employees safe during the pandemic. Not only did productivity remain steady, both the retail and business-to-business lines experienced growth.

2019

New Headquarters

Montway moved its headquarters from Des Plaines, IL to Schaumburg, IL creating an office space with Chicago-themed conference rooms, workstations with adjustable height desks and state-of-the-art kitchen and lounge area.

New Headquarters

Excellent Reviews

Exceeded 40,000 customer reviews across eight major platforms with a 4.7 average customer rating

Excellent Reviews

2018

Breaking Records

Montway experienced a record breaking fall season with a 26% increase in retail bookings.

Company Growth

Several new corporate moving and relocation companies began leveraging Montway’s expertise, spurring growth of 24% for the company’s Relocation Services business.

2017

Patriot Award

Montway proudly accepted the prestigious Patriot Award for recognition as being a Military Support Employer.

Crain’s Chicago Business Fast50

Montway earned 8th place by the Nationally recognized Chicago Crain's Business which annually ranks the top 50 fastest growing businesses.

New Website

The company launched it’s new website which stands out with its modern design, customer-centric focus and seamless user experience.

Montway Auto Transport New Website

2016

Portfolio Expansion

Premium service was added for our Retail customers by offering guaranteed pickup dates.

Inc.500

Montway was named by Inc.500 among the fastest growing companies for 2015 as number 429.

2015

B2B Platform Improvement

Consonantly growing, Miles Ahead platform is now capable of handling large-volume and full-load shipments as well.

B2B enterprise auto transport services

Five-Star, Top Rated

Today Montway is one of the largest and most reputable auto transport companies in the country. Customers include thousands of satisfied individuals, as well as corporate clients in the moving and relocation, dealership, auctions, and OEM industries. We are A+ accredited by the BBB, fully licensed and insured broker, with a 5-star review rating across all top review sites.

Moving Industry

Montway now partners with some of the biggest names in the industry - SIRVA, North American Van Lines, Allied Van Lines, Graebel Companies, Move Management, Unigroup, Mayflower, and United Van Lines. Business partnerships have expanded to include Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), such as Volkswagen, General Motors and Chrysler, auctions and dealerships.

2014

Exclusive Transporter

The company became the exclusive transport partner for Swap-A-Lease and Auto Trader Classics, online classifieds platforms. Our calculator widget was built into their listings, providing value-added service to their customers. Just by clicking a button, they can immediately get a price and book the shipment online.

Bigger Teams

Our family continued to grow with the addition of dozens of sales agents. The expansion of all departments, including a fully-staffed in-house marketing, social media, new business development, claims and support teams.

Montway Auto Transport team

2013

B2B Platform Launch

While working with the moving and relocation industry, we recognized the need for technological solutions for businesses that regularly ship vehicles. Montway came up with the concept for transport management enterprise software called Miles Ahead. The platform provides direct, 24/7 access for companies and their sales people to tools they need to quote and book vehicle transport. The orders are managed on Montway's end by a dedicated customer service team that handles all the logistical and administrative aspects of the auto transport.

2012

Becoming a Trademark

In April 2012, Montway Auto Transport's name was approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and became a trademark on June 1.

Fast Expansion

Expansion continued with the hiring of logistics coordinators and an in-house marketing manager. We also set up a customer service team in Europe.

Improving Technology

Always looking for new ways to make the car shipping services easier and more efficient for consumers, Montway formed partnerships with several software developers to evolve our digital services. Montway began a software development subsidiary, putting together an amazing team of talented people to push the limits of modern technology.

Partnering for Success

2012 saw the formation of great partnerships, including Auto Trader Classics and Hemmings.com. We began partnering with moving and relocation companies to ship their customers' vehicles.

Montway Auto Transport partnership

2011

More Growth, More Hires

We transported almost 10,000 vehicles in 2011. Four more employees were brought on board. That year the company also began the process to apply for trademark status.

New Home

Considering customer convenience, the company relocated to a new office close to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport for easy drop-off and pick-up access for customers flying in and out of the area.

Car relocating company

2010

First Office Manager

A customer service and sales expert with experience from Walmart and Kroger, Dimitre Kirilov was the perfect fit for the job.

Leader on uShip

We became the number one auto transport service provider on uShip - the world's largest transportation marketplace. uShip also adopted Montway's vehicle shipping rate calculator on their car shipping section.

First Office

Our family grew as well, relocating to an office space to accommodate the addition of two new sales agents and an accountant.

Major Moves

Steady growth marked Montway's first few years of development. 2010 was no exception, with over 5,000 moves all across the country that year. The company had become a serious brand that customers looked for.

2009

Top Reputation

Review ratings skyrocketed, demonstrating dedication to high-quality service and customer care. This year established the company as the top-rated auto transporter, a reputation still maintained to this day.

Transporting a Struggling Nation

As the nation struggled with transition from vibrant economy to recession, many transport companies suffered the storm alongside other industries. Keeping pace with the shifting economy and job market, Montway helped people relocating out of states hit hard by the recession. The company surpassed many established competitors by providing adequate pricing and superior service to those who needed it most.

New Website

With our new website and transport management system, customers could calculate quotes in real time and book directly online. Both were revolutionary ideas at a time when most transport companies were more focused on sales than optimizing user experience and customer satisfaction.

Montway Auto Transport website

2008

Growing Staff

As deliveries for private customers to California and New York increased, we added a Transport Coordinator to the constantly growing team.

Gaining Customers

We cruised into 2008 with an increased customer base. Delivering hundreds of cars safely and with expert care, established the company as one of the country's top reliable nationwide shippers.

2007

First Employee

The company hired its first full-time employee to help sustain the financial side of the rapidly expanding business.

Growth

Recognizing a need for convenience and efficiency in the marketplace, Montway developed an advanced website with user-friendly features for streamlining the auto shipping experience.

2006

First Contract

Our breakthrough came with Luxury Motors in Chicago, the company's first client as an independent transport management company. With this partnership, Montway's reputation was established as a reliable auto shipping company.

Foundation

Montway Auto Transport started as a basic brokerage, providing shipping services for local dealerships and auctions. Mike Mihaylov and Galya Svetlieva started the company from their modest home office.

Mike Mihaylov Montway Auto Transport