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Trucking Companies in Abingdon, IL

Updated 2026-05-30T03:02:54.893Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Abingdon, IL has 15 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Illinois's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

At a glance
Total carriers15
Active authority15
Avg fleet size1.9 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateIllinois
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
15
Abingdon metro
Active authority
15
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
1.9
Power units
Prior revoked
0
On record
Risk indicators
0
Active indicators

Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Fleet size and equipment distribution

15 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Abingdon, IL.

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 status. View methodology

About the Abingdon, IL freight market

Abingdon, IL is home to 15 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 15 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Abingdon carriers is 1.9 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Abingdon carrier population contributes to Illinois's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.

The fleet composition in Abingdon shows 10 single-truck operators (66.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 17 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).

Authority tenure data reveals 1 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 3 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.

Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Abingdon carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.

Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .

Authority age distribution

Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology

Risk and compliance overview

Risk indicators and fleet composition across 15 Abingdon carriers.

Fleet size vs carrier count

Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology

Equipment type share

Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology

Key finding
Abingdon, IL has 15 registered carriers with 15 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Abingdon, IL

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 15 of 15 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
1
John Lucas LLCActiveEstablished
MC-MC386833DOT-887833Abingdon, IL

John Lucas LLC has operated for 26.0y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
4
Auth. age
26.0y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
2
Link Trucking CoActiveEstablished
MC-MC197774DOT-314632Abingdon, IL

Link Trucking Co has operated for 38.1y with 5 power units and 6 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
6
Auth. age
38.1y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
DOT-4010704Abingdon, IL

Brandon Gilfillan has operated for 3.4y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
3.4y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–15
1
MC-MC1523171DOT-4031365Abingdon, IL

Transportes Xela LLC has operated for 3.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
3.3y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1521158DOT-4028189Abingdon, IL

Trans Abingdon Carrier LLC has operated for 3.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
3.3y
OOS active
None
1
Robin R HarshbargerActiveEstablished
DOT-1778689Abingdon, IL

Robin R Harshbarger has operated for 18.0y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
18.0y
OOS active
None
1
Jeff EmerickActiveEstablished
DOT-1843647Abingdon, IL

Jeff Emerick has operated for 17.4y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
17.4y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1612984DOT-4186997Abingdon, IL

Fox Towing LLC has operated for 2.3y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
2.3y
OOS active
None
1
DOT-2958332Abingdon, IL

Cramer Farms has operated for 9.4y with 1 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
3
Auth. age
9.4y
OOS active
None
1
DOT-3051513Abingdon, IL

Kenneth Brown has operated for 8.7y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
2
Auth. age
8.7y
OOS active
None

All Abingdon carriers — complete directory

15 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01John Lucas LLC
Abingdon, IL
MC386833887833526.0yDry van
95
Active
02Link Trucking Co
Abingdon, IL
MC197774314632538.1yDry van
95
Active
03Brandon Gilfillan
Abingdon, IL
-401070423.4yDry van
95
Active
04Transportes Xela LLC
Abingdon, IL
MC1523171403136523.3yDry van
95
Active
05Trans Abingdon Carrier LLC
Abingdon, IL
MC1521158402818923.3yDry van
95
Active
06Robin R Harshbarger
Abingdon, IL
-1778689218.0yDry van
95
Active
07Jeff Emerick
Abingdon, IL
-1843647217.4yDry van
95
Active
08Fox Towing LLC
Abingdon, IL
MC1612984418699722.3yDry van
95
Active
09Cramer Farms
Abingdon, IL
-295833219.4yDry van
95
Active
10Kenneth Brown
Abingdon, IL
-305151318.7yDry van
95
Active
11James Transport LLC
Abingdon, IL
MC1738640442193811.0yDry van
95
Active
12Jake Pieper
Abingdon, IL
MC4821061214362122.3yDry van
95
Active
13Kb Farms Trucking LLC
Abingdon, IL
MC6936021952111116.7yDry van
95
Active
14Trenton Emerick
Abingdon, IL
-398517713.5yDry van
95
Active
15Nathan Martz
Abingdon, IL
-458082710.1yDry van
95
Active
Showing 1–25 of 15

Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Abingdon trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Abingdon, Illinois?

Abingdon, IL has 15 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 15 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Abingdon?

The average fleet size among Abingdon carriers is 1.9 power units. Approximately 10 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Abingdon carriers have risk indicators?

Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Abingdon-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.

How do I verify a Abingdon trucking company?

Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.

What types of trucking companies operate in Abingdon?

Abingdon's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.

Is Truck Graph data reliable?

Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 15 Abingdon carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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