Trucking Companies in Brownstown, IL
Brownstown, IL has 11 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
11 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Brownstown, 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 Brownstown, IL freight market
Brownstown, IL is home to 11 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 11 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Brownstown carriers is 6.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Brownstown 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 Brownstown shows 6 single-truck operators (54.5% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 19 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 2 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 Brownstown 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 11 Brownstown 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 Brownstown, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 11 of 11 total carriers.
Lanracorp INC has operated for 14.4y with 30 power units and 24 drivers under Carrier authority.
Brownstown C U S D 201 has operated for 26.5y with 12 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Prairieland Transport LTD has operated for 15.5y with 11 power units and 11 drivers under Contract authority.
Four Mile Trucking & Services LLC has operated for 1.5y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kevin White has operated for 1.2y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
B & L Buzzard Farms has operated for 16.7y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bradley L Fry has operated for 33.8y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
Niehls Family Farms has operated for 9.7y with 2 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Miller Excavating And Trucking LLC has operated for 12.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Leslie Kramer has operated for 15.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Brownstown carriers — complete directory
11 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lanracorp INC Brownstown, IL | - | 2257776 | 30 | 14.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Brownstown C U S D 201 Brownstown, IL | - | 842343 | 12 | 26.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Prairieland Transport LTD Brownstown, IL | MC282840 | 2103186 | 11 | 15.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Four Mile Trucking & Services LLC Brownstown, IL | - | 4327339 | 4 | 1.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Kevin White Brownstown, IL | MC1721927 | 4389798 | 3 | 1.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | B & L Buzzard Farms Brownstown, IL | - | 1935622 | 3 | 16.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Bradley L Fry Brownstown, IL | MC264705 | 495774 | 3 | 33.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Niehls Family Farms Brownstown, IL | - | 2932820 | 2 | 9.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Miller Excavating And Trucking LLC Brownstown, IL | MC862459 | 2490536 | 1 | 12.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Leslie Kramer Brownstown, IL | MC15793 | 2108700 | 1 | 15.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Forson Trucking LLC Brownstown, IL | MC1709858 | 4367082 | 1 | 1.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Brownstown trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Brownstown, Illinois?
Brownstown, IL has 11 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 11 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Brownstown?
The average fleet size among Brownstown carriers is 6.5 power units. Approximately 6 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Brownstown carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Brownstown-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Brownstown 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 Brownstown?
Brownstown'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 11 Brownstown carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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