Trucking Companies in Hanover, IL
Hanover, IL has 8 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
8 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Hanover, 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 Hanover, IL freight market
Hanover, IL is home to 8 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 8 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Hanover carriers is 2.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Hanover 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 Hanover shows 7 single-truck operators (87.5% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 11 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 4 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 Hanover 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 8 Hanover 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 Hanover, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 8 of 8 total carriers.
Rick A Douvikas has operated for 26.0y with 5 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mississippi Valley Tree Experts INC has operated for 8.9y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
H&H Services Incorporated has operated for 8.7y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dale C White has operated for 20.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
Apple River Well & Pump Co has operated for 1.1y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
James F Nobis has operated for 33.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
K D Welding INC has operated for 19.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
None has operated for 1.9y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Hanover carriers — complete directory
8 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Rick A Douvikas Hanover, IL | - | 887927 | 5 | 26.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Mississippi Valley Tree Experts INC Hanover, IL | - | 3021504 | 4 | 8.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | H&H Services Incorporated Hanover, IL | - | 3044640 | 3 | 8.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Dale C White Hanover, IL | MC546428 | 1445690 | 1 | 20.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Apple River Well & Pump Co Hanover, IL | - | 4398813 | 1 | 1.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | James F Nobis Hanover, IL | - | 507406 | 1 | 33.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | K D Welding INC Hanover, IL | - | 1658017 | 1 | 19.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | None Hanover, IL | - | 4267524 | 1 | 1.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Hanover trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Hanover, Illinois?
Hanover, IL has 8 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 8 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Hanover?
The average fleet size among Hanover carriers is 2.1 power units. Approximately 7 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Hanover carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Hanover-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Hanover 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 Hanover?
Hanover's carrier population includes other 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 8 Hanover carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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