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Trucking Companies in Lostant, IL

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

Lostant, IL has 3 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 carriers3
Active authority3
Avg fleet size1.3 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateIllinois
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
3
Lostant metro
Active authority
3
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
1.3
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

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

Lostant, IL is home to 3 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 3 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Lostant carriers is 1.3 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Lostant 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 Lostant shows 3 single-truck operators (100.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 4 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 1 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 Lostant 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 3 Lostant 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
Lostant, IL has 3 registered carriers with 3 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Lostant, IL

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

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Featured · Sponsored
1
Stephen KunkelActiveEstablished
DOT-2529815Lostant, IL

Stephen Kunkel has operated for 11.8y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
11.8y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
Terrance L ChambersActiveEstablished
DOT-311352Lostant, IL

Terrance L Chambers has operated for 38.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
38.2y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
MC-MC1730153DOT-4405896Lostant, IL

Golden Yield Freight LLC has operated for 1.1y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
1.1y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–3

All Lostant carriers — complete directory

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

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Stephen Kunkel
Lostant, IL
-2529815211.8yDry van
95
Active
02Terrance L Chambers
Lostant, IL
-311352138.2yDry van
95
Active
03Golden Yield Freight LLC
Lostant, IL
MC1730153440589611.1yDry 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

Lostant trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Lostant, Illinois?

Lostant, IL has 3 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 3 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Lostant?

The average fleet size among Lostant carriers is 1.3 power units. Approximately 3 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Lostant carriers have risk indicators?

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

How do I verify a Lostant 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 Lostant?

Lostant'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 3 Lostant carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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