Trucking Companies in Leaf River, IL
Leaf River, IL has 13 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
13 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Leaf River, 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 Leaf River, IL freight market
Leaf River, IL is home to 13 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 13 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Leaf River carriers is 1.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Leaf River 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 Leaf River shows 13 single-truck operators (100.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 22 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 11 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 Leaf River 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 13 Leaf River 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 Leaf River, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 13 of 13 total carriers.
Buckshot Ridge Farms & Excavating LLC has operated for 18.5y with 5 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Tana Trucking INC has operated for 24.5y with 3 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Thomas T Hall Iii has operated for 22.1y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Book Farms INC has operated for 22.0y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Pals Farm & Trucking INC has operated for 28.8y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Eric John Bocker has operated for 21.3y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Brian Colbert has operated for 28.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Robin R Williams has operated for 33.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mark Buttel has operated for 9.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Norup Trucking LLC has operated for 23.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Leaf River carriers — complete directory
13 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Buckshot Ridge Farms & Excavating LLC Leaf River, IL | MC627322 | 1709421 | 5 | 18.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Tana Trucking INC Leaf River, IL | MC420439 | 994017 | 3 | 24.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Thomas T Hall Iii Leaf River, IL | MC487664 | 1241216 | 3 | 22.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Book Farms INC Leaf River, IL | MC486887 | 1250256 | 2 | 22.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Pals Farm & Trucking INC Leaf River, IL | MC325504 | 704036 | 2 | 28.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Eric John Bocker Leaf River, IL | MC639959 | 1338246 | 2 | 21.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Brian Colbert Leaf River, IL | MC340109 | 750194 | 1 | 28.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Robin R Williams Leaf River, IL | - | 500406 | 1 | 33.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Mark Buttel Leaf River, IL | MC29045 | 2975739 | 1 | 9.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Norup Trucking LLC Leaf River, IL | MC459591 | 1137585 | 1 | 23.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Cowboys & Angels Transport LLC Leaf River, IL | MC1573669 | 4116767 | 1 | 2.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Jeffery Pennington Leaf River, IL | MC1616349 | 4193205 | 1 | 2.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Hamilton Transport Group LLC Leaf River, IL | MC1617982 | 4196271 | 1 | 2.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Leaf River trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Leaf River, Illinois?
Leaf River, IL has 13 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 13 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Leaf River?
The average fleet size among Leaf River carriers is 1.8 power units. Approximately 13 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Leaf River carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Leaf River-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Leaf River 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 Leaf River?
Leaf River'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 13 Leaf River carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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