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Trucking Companies in Fithian, IL

Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Fithian, IL has 6 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 carriers6
Active authority6
Avg fleet size3.5 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateIllinois
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
6
Fithian metro
Active authority
6
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
3.5
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

6 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Fithian, 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 Fithian, IL freight market

Fithian, IL is home to 6 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 6 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Fithian carriers is 3.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by a mix of small and mid-size operations. The Fithian 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 Fithian shows 2 single-truck operators (33.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 10 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 Fithian 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 6 Fithian 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
Fithian, IL has 6 registered carriers with 6 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Fithian, IL

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 6 of 6 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
2
Mark Shepherd Farms INCActiveEstablished
DOT-1950535Fithian, IL

Mark Shepherd Farms INC has operated for 16.7y with 8 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
8
Drivers
8
Auth. age
16.7y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
Pat Marron & Mike MarronActiveEstablished
DOT-1915440Fithian, IL

Pat Marron & Mike Marron has operated for 16.9y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
4
Drivers
2
Auth. age
16.9y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
George E SmithActiveEstablished
MC-MC540640DOT-431984Fithian, IL

George E Smith has operated for 35.5y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
1
Auth. age
35.5y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–6
1
Scott Vinson WahlfeldtActiveEstablished
DOT-1952800Fithian, IL

Scott Vinson Wahlfeldt has operated for 16.6y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
16.6y
OOS active
None
1
Oakwood Tire Company LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-2458205Fithian, IL

Oakwood Tire Company LLC has operated for 12.5y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
12.5y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC778122DOT-906441Fithian, IL

Rick Smith Backhoe & Trucking LLC has operated for 25.7y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
25.7y
OOS active
None

All Fithian carriers — complete directory

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

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Mark Shepherd Farms INC
Fithian, IL
-1950535816.7yDry van
95
Active
02Pat Marron & Mike Marron
Fithian, IL
-1915440416.9yDry van
95
Active
03George E Smith
Fithian, IL
MC540640431984335.5yDry van
95
Active
04Scott Vinson Wahlfeldt
Fithian, IL
-1952800216.6yDry van
95
Active
05Oakwood Tire Company LLC
Fithian, IL
-2458205212.5yDry van
95
Active
06Rick Smith Backhoe & Trucking LLC
Fithian, IL
MC778122906441225.7yDry van
95
Active
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Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Fithian trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Fithian, Illinois?

Fithian, IL has 6 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 6 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Fithian?

The average fleet size among Fithian carriers is 3.5 power units. Approximately 2 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Fithian carriers have risk indicators?

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

How do I verify a Fithian 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 Fithian?

Fithian'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 6 Fithian carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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