Trucking Companies in Joliet, IL
Joliet, IL has 403 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
403 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Joliet, 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 Joliet, IL freight market
Joliet, IL is home to 403 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 403 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Joliet carriers is 21.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Joliet 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 Joliet shows 289 single-truck operators (71.7% of all carriers) alongside 13 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 485 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 33 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 50 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 1 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 1 active risk indicators among Joliet carriers (0.25% 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 403 Joliet 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 Joliet, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 403 total carriers.
Illinois Central School Bus LLC has operated for 18.5y with 2619 power units and 3073 drivers under Contract authority.
Cadence Premier Cargo INC has operated for 17.2y with 946 power units and 981 drivers under Common authority.
Gp Transportation Co has operated for 19.9y with 575 power units and 491 drivers under Common authority.
Schwarz Logistics CORP has operated for 15.8y with 335 power units and 365 drivers under Common authority.
Bonanza Carriers LLC has operated for 5.0y with 250 power units and 255 drivers under Common authority.
Pam International INC has operated for 8.9y with 236 power units and 236 drivers under Common authority.
Ilim Express INC has operated for 5.9y with 235 power units and 235 drivers under Common authority.
Legacy Express Trucking INC has operated for 18.2y with 205 power units and 165 drivers under Common authority.
Prima Express INC has operated for 21.5y with 165 power units and 150 drivers under Common authority.
Emr Express INC has operated for 15.3y with 160 power units and 160 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
All Joliet carriers — complete directory
403 carriers total. Page 1 of 17. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Illinois Central School Bus LLC Joliet, IL | MC629008 | 1714924 | 2619 | 18.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Cadence Premier Cargo INC Joliet, IL | MC673246 | 1861195 | 946 | 17.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Gp Transportation Co Joliet, IL | MC583633 | 1527352 | 575 | 19.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Schwarz Logistics CORP Joliet, IL | MC759459 | 2065865 | 335 | 15.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Bonanza Carriers LLC Joliet, IL | MC1261796 | 3655676 | 250 | 5.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Pam International INC Joliet, IL | MC34515 | 3021325 | 236 | 8.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Ilim Express INC Joliet, IL | MC1122483 | 3449311 | 235 | 5.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Legacy Express Trucking INC Joliet, IL | MC772181 | 1744355 | 205 | 18.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Prima Express INC Joliet, IL | MC527982 | 1313194 | 165 | 21.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Emr Express INC Joliet, IL | MC737936 | 2117041 | 160 | 15.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Agm Transport INC Joliet, IL | FF21685 | 1204798 | 129 | 22.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Always Underground INC Joliet, IL | - | 2945179 | 93 | 9.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | P F A Systems INC Joliet, IL | MC190921 | 292465 | 87 | 39.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Freenet Express INC Joliet, IL | MC546274 | 1331993 | 86 | 21.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Pro Star Logistics Group INC Joliet, IL | MC1350568 | 3776890 | 85 | 4.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Transfreight Support INC Joliet, IL | MC758726 | 3159808 | 85 | 7.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Mdx Line INC Joliet, IL | MC891560 | 2324273 | 70 | 13.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Logistics Network Group LTD Joliet, IL | MC757688 | 2182166 | 67 | 14.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Road Monkey Transport LLC Joliet, IL | MC1454176 | 3926791 | 62 | 3.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Bucci Express INC Joliet, IL | MC780761 | 2285938 | 61 | 14.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Transport One INC Joliet, IL | MC528738 | 1389156 | 61 | 20.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Maritime Delivery Services INC Joliet, IL | MC594051 | 1606394 | 60 | 19.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Fox C Group INC Joliet, IL | MC982535 | 2914675 | 60 | 9.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Av INC Joliet, IL | MC448069 | 1077800 | 59 | 23.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Darkside Logistics Joliet, IL | MC1202600 | 2526920 | 58 | 11.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Joliet trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Joliet, Illinois?
Joliet, IL has 403 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 403 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Joliet?
The average fleet size among Joliet carriers is 21.0 power units. Approximately 289 carriers operate a single truck, while 13 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Joliet carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 1 active risk indicators among Joliet-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Joliet 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 Joliet?
Joliet'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 403 Joliet carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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