Trucking Companies in Highland, IL
Highland, IL has 36 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
36 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Highland, 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 Highland, IL freight market
Highland, IL is home to 36 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 36 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Highland carriers is 5.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Highland 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 Highland shows 28 single-truck operators (77.8% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 59 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 1 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 15 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 Highland 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 36 Highland 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 Highland, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 36 total carriers.
Red E Mix LLC has operated for 18.9y with 52 power units and 50 drivers under Common authority.
Red-E-Mix Transportation LLC has operated for 18.9y with 25 power units and 25 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Mike A Maedge Trucking INC has operated for 44.2y with 24 power units and 10 drivers under Common authority.
Plant Maintenance Services LLC has operated for 32.2y with 20 power units and 35 drivers under Carrier authority.
Grapperhaus Metal Co INC has operated for 35.7y with 9 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Landolt Logistics Company LLC has operated for 5.7y with 7 power units and 8 drivers under Common authority.
Cooper B-Line INC has operated for 52.0y with 7 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
Furniture Rewards LLC has operated for 28.3y with 7 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ron Hunsche Exc INC has operated for 19.2y with 6 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Adr Highland INC has operated for 5.2y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
All Highland carriers — complete directory
36 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Red E Mix LLC Highland, IL | MC614690 | 1670631 | 52 | 18.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Red-E-Mix Transportation LLC Highland, IL | MC192778 | 1670403 | 25 | 18.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Mike A Maedge Trucking INC Highland, IL | MC1710060 | 210575 | 24 | 44.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Plant Maintenance Services LLC Highland, IL | FF17962 | 555286 | 20 | 32.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Grapperhaus Metal Co INC Highland, IL | - | 423413 | 9 | 35.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Landolt Logistics Company LLC Highland, IL | MC1141069 | 3478890 | 7 | 5.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Cooper B-Line INC Highland, IL | - | 124282 | 7 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Furniture Rewards LLC Highland, IL | - | 728212 | 7 | 28.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Ron Hunsche Exc INC Highland, IL | - | 1616791 | 6 | 19.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Adr Highland INC Highland, IL | MC1223938 | 3602141 | 5 | 5.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | D & D Tire Service LLC Highland, IL | - | 2286850 | 5 | 14.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Chevron Commercial INC Highland, IL | - | 564191 | 4 | 32.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Kohlbrecher Equipment INC Highland, IL | - | 1870093 | 4 | 17.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Daiber Towing LLC Highland, IL | MC673853 | 1863380 | 3 | 17.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Darlene Nagel Highland, IL | - | 1928603 | 3 | 16.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Rogier Bros Highland, IL | - | 1331524 | 3 | 21.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Plocher Construction Company INC Highland, IL | - | 3662495 | 2 | 4.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Craig Ammann Highland, IL | - | 1938537 | 2 | 16.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | T & A Mobile Service & Repair LLC Highland, IL | - | 4344479 | 2 | 1.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Kenneth D Korsmeyer Highland, IL | - | 2844174 | 2 | 10.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Korte & Luitjohan Contractors INC Highland, IL | - | 154938 | 2 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Steve Schmitt INC Highland, IL | - | 988045 | 1 | 24.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Rogier Farms INC Highland, IL | - | 1822978 | 1 | 17.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Mark Wernle Highland, IL | - | 1879509 | 1 | 17.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Broadway Battery And Tire Service Highland, IL | - | 3098283 | 1 | 8.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Highland trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Highland, Illinois?
Highland, IL has 36 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 36 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Highland?
The average fleet size among Highland carriers is 5.8 power units. Approximately 28 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Highland carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Highland-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Highland 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 Highland?
Highland'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 36 Highland carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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