Trucking Companies in Crete, IL
Crete, IL has 58 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
58 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Crete, 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 Crete, IL freight market
Crete, IL is home to 58 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 58 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Crete carriers is 3.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Crete 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 Crete shows 54 single-truck operators (93.1% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 84 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 6 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 14 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 Crete 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 58 Crete 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 Crete, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 58 total carriers.
Al-Amin Brothers Transportation LLC has operated for 28.7y with 62 power units and 46 drivers under Contract authority.
South Holland Paper Co has operated for 35.8y with 15 power units and 13 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dean T Burnham has operated for 20.8y with 11 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
E King Construction Co INC has operated for 26.8y with 9 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bcwj INC has operated for 3.6y with 8 power units and 8 drivers under Common authority.
Fire Equipment Sales And Service Company has operated for 10.0y with 7 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tmw Towing INC has operated for 26.0y with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Contract authority.
Plum Valley Landscaping INC has operated for 19.9y with 6 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Savage Movements INC has operated for 6.4y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Dewey'S Excavating INC has operated for 35.0y with 5 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Crete carriers — complete directory
58 carriers total. Page 1 of 3. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Al-Amin Brothers Transportation LLC Crete, IL | MC327505 | 709107 | 62 | 28.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | South Holland Paper Co Crete, IL | - | 419367 | 15 | 35.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Dean T Burnham Crete, IL | - | 1408769 | 11 | 20.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | E King Construction Co INC Crete, IL | MC364130 | 823091 | 9 | 26.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Bcwj INC Crete, IL | MC1491188 | 3982068 | 8 | 3.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Fire Equipment Sales And Service Company Crete, IL | MC974464 | 2898291 | 7 | 10.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Tmw Towing INC Crete, IL | MC313946 | 885179 | 6 | 26.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Plum Valley Landscaping INC Crete, IL | - | 1532767 | 6 | 19.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Savage Movements INC Crete, IL | MC1081181 | 3371997 | 5 | 6.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Dewey'S Excavating INC Crete, IL | - | 447195 | 5 | 35.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | J & J Newell Concrete Contractor INC Crete, IL | - | 364228 | 5 | 36.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Ekcc INC Crete, IL | MC826295 | 2402255 | 5 | 13.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Areawide Excavating INC Crete, IL | - | 2452095 | 4 | 12.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Lagestee Land Management LLC Crete, IL | MC1801424 | 4539886 | 3 | 0.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Rietveld Brothers Crete, IL | - | 3199631 | 3 | 7.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Prime Food & Meat Distributors LLC Crete, IL | - | 3853461 | 3 | 4.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Witech Co INC Crete, IL | MC413745 | 975987 | 3 | 24.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | New Horizon Trucking INC Crete, IL | MC1575889 | 4120606 | 3 | 2.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Loggerhead Transportation LLC Crete, IL | MC1505236 | 4003312 | 2 | 3.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Wiltjer Excavating INC Crete, IL | - | 688422 | 2 | 29.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Lord Val And Patch LLC Crete, IL | MC1458452 | 3933260 | 2 | 3.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Wayne'S Trucking LLC Crete, IL | MC83717 | 2627125 | 2 | 11.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Cdk Trucking LLC Crete, IL | MC825563 | 2400450 | 2 | 13.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Neeley Trucking Xpress LLC Crete, IL | MC1098949 | 3409457 | 2 | 6.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Prevision Pallets LLC Crete, IL | - | 4480828 | 2 | 0.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Crete trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Crete, Illinois?
Crete, IL has 58 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 58 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Crete?
The average fleet size among Crete carriers is 3.6 power units. Approximately 54 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Crete carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Crete-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Crete 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 Crete?
Crete'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 58 Crete carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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