Trucking Companies in Illinois
Illinois has 33,561 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 33,561 hold current operating authority. The Illinois carrier population spans regional and long-haul operators serving industrial, agricultural, and distribution demand across the state.
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
33,561 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across Illinois.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement. View methodology
Top cities for trucking in Illinois
Illinois's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the Illinois freight market
Illinois ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 33,561 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 33,561 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 11.6 power units, with 23,723 single-truck owner-operators comprising 70.7% of the carrier population. Chicago leads with 5,157 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among Illinois's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in Illinois includes 474 operators running 101+ power units alongside 23,723 single-truck operations. A total of 1 carriers hold hazmat endorsements, operating under the heightened safety protocols of 49 CFR Part 397. New market entries remain steady: 2,281 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 8,050 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 93 active risk indicators across Illinois carriers (0.28% of the registered population), detected through pattern analysis of authority cycling, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions" — a practice that puts shippers at risk. Additionally, 93 Illinois carriers have prior authority revocations on record. Shippers should verify carrier authority status, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender using the FMCSA SAFER System or Truck Graph's instant verification tools.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Top carriers in Illinois
Largest Illinois carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Truck And Roll has operated for 2.6y with 40004 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Boy O Boy High Gloss has operated for 1.2y with 12037 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Durham School Services LP has operated for 37.1y with 10690 power units and 9252 drivers under Common authority.
Us Foods INC has operated for 37.0y with 4941 power units and 5453 drivers under Common + Contract authority. Prior authority revocation on record.
Stericycle INC has operated for 36.0y with 4131 power units and 3289 drivers under Carrier authority.
Illinois Central School Bus LLC has operated for 18.5y with 2619 power units and 3073 drivers under Contract authority.
Hub Group Dedicated LLC has operated for 27.2y with 2505 power units and 3194 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
L & W Supply Corporation has operated for 52.0y with 2346 power units and 2376 drivers under Carrier authority.
Med Trans LLC has operated for 24.6y with 2128 power units and 2091 drivers under Common authority.
Commonwealth Edison Company has operated for 52.0y with 1860 power units and 2564 drivers under Carrier authority.
All carriers in Illinois
33,561 carriers total. Page 1 of 1343. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Truck And Roll Ford Heights, IL | MC1594803 | 4153328 | 40004 | 2.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Boy O Boy High Gloss Elgin, IL | MC1711156 | 4369508 | 12037 | 1.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Durham School Services LP Warrenville, IL | MC163066 | 350651 | 10690 | 37.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Us Foods INC Rosemont, ILPrior revoke | MC221931 | 358597 | 4941 | 37.0y | Dry van | 90 | Active |
| 05 | Stericycle INC Bannockburn, IL | - | 397962 | 4131 | 36.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Illinois Central School Bus LLC Joliet, IL | MC629008 | 1714924 | 2619 | 18.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Hub Group Dedicated LLC Oak Brook, IL | MC357193 | 801828 | 2505 | 27.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | L & W Supply Corporation Chicago, IL | - | 104154 | 2346 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Med Trans LLC Northbrook, IL | MC419207 | 987933 | 2128 | 24.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Commonwealth Edison Company Oakbrook Terrace, IL | - | 408430 | 1860 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Dot Transportation INC Mt Sterling, IL | MC235436 | 424023 | 1853 | 35.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Compass Truck Rental And Lease LLC Burr Ridge, IL | - | 2473254 | 1800 | 12.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Meade Electric Company INC Willow Brook, IL | - | 782649 | 1576 | 27.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Mr Bult'S INC Burnham, IL | MC290960 | 387102 | 1547 | 36.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | The Martin-Brower Company LLC Rosemont, IL | MC173515 | 148192 | 1483 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Lakeshore Recycling Systems LLC Rosemont, IL | MC1761443 | 3762335 | 1463 | 4.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Mariani Enterprises LLC Lake Bluff, IL | - | 758544 | 1441 | 27.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Intren LLC Union, IL | - | 894619 | 1391 | 25.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | First Transit INC Lombard, IL | MC576222 | 1002211 | 1320 | 24.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Roadsafe Traffic LP Chicago, IL | - | 717663 | 1311 | 28.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Nova Lines INC Bridgeview, IL | MC892806 | 2559423 | 1298 | 11.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Mn89 INC Oak Lawn, IL | MC1291 | 2954920 | 1262 | 9.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Sp Plus LLC Chicago, IL | MC486131 | 665732 | 1147 | 29.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Trans-Porte INC Rosemont, IL | MC338366 | 745614 | 1143 | 28.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Waste Management Of Illinois INC Lombard, IL | - | 289606 | 1104 | 39.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Illinois trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Illinois?
Illinois has 33,561 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 33,561 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in Illinois has the most trucking companies?
Chicago leads with 5,157 carriers, followed by Aurora (756) and Schaumburg (723).
What is the average fleet size in Illinois?
The average fleet size among Illinois carriers is 11.6 power units. The majority are single-truck owner-operators, consistent with the national pattern where 91% of carriers operate fewer than 6 power units.
How many Illinois carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 93 active risk indicators among Illinois carriers, representing 0.28% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in Illinois?
Use Truck Graph's carrier directory to search by city, fleet size, or equipment type. Verify any carrier's authority status, insurance, and safety record using our DOT Lookup tool or the FMCSA SAFER System at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
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