Trucking Companies in Bluford, IL
Bluford, IL has 10 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).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
10 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Bluford, 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 Bluford, IL freight market
Bluford, IL is home to 10 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 10 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Bluford carriers is 2.9 power units, reflecting a market dominated by a mix of small and mid-size operations. The Bluford 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 Bluford shows 4 single-truck operators (40.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 12 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 0 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 1 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 Bluford 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 10 Bluford 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
Largest carriers in Bluford, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 10 of 10 total carriers.
Papertown Ag Products LLC has operated for 1.7y with 10 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Paul Manning has operated for 30.1y with 5 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Amw Container Transport LLC has operated for 1.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Larry Catron Farms LLC has operated for 0.5y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mark Donoho has operated for 13.5y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Andrew Weaver has operated for 10.8y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Terry Marlow Farms has operated for 7.8y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Verlin Withrow has operated for 10.5y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Horse Creek Trucking LLC has operated for 4.1y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Amw Container Rental And Sales LLC has operated for 4.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Bluford carriers — complete directory
10 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Papertown Ag Products LLC Bluford, IL | - | 4301363 | 10 | 1.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Paul Manning Bluford, IL | - | 638796 | 5 | 30.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Amw Container Transport LLC Bluford, IL | - | 4336108 | 3 | 1.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Larry Catron Farms LLC Bluford, IL | - | 4499840 | 2 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Mark Donoho Bluford, IL | - | 2364110 | 2 | 13.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Andrew Weaver Bluford, IL | MC1097698 | 2795442 | 2 | 10.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Terry Marlow Farms Bluford, IL | - | 3177508 | 2 | 7.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Verlin Withrow Bluford, IL | - | 2828845 | 1 | 10.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Horse Creek Trucking LLC Bluford, IL | MC1418476 | 3872845 | 1 | 4.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Amw Container Rental And Sales LLC Bluford, IL | - | 3807071 | 1 | 4.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Bluford trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Bluford, Illinois?
Bluford, IL has 10 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 10 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Bluford?
The average fleet size among Bluford carriers is 2.9 power units. Approximately 4 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Bluford carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Bluford-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Bluford 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 Bluford?
Bluford'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 10 Bluford carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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