Trucking Companies in Mason City, IL
Mason City, IL has 11 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
11 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Mason City, 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 Mason City, IL freight market
Mason City, IL is home to 11 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 11 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Mason City carriers is 4.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by a mix of small and mid-size operations. The Mason City 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 Mason City shows 4 single-truck operators (36.4% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 20 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 Mason City 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 11 Mason City 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 Mason City, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 11 of 11 total carriers.
Hull Trucking Of Mason City INC has operated for 44.1y with 14 power units and 12 drivers under Common authority.
Locked-Up Trucking LLC has operated for 7.8y with 11 power units and 11 drivers under Common authority.
Mason County Transfer INC has operated for 24.2y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Martin Farms INC has operated for 17.7y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Benjamin R Onken has operated for 17.7y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
George Elmer Meeker has operated for 38.0y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Duncheon Trucking LLC has operated for 2.2y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Clint R Liesman has operated for 17.7y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Paul B Skaggs And Toby D Skaggs has operated for 15.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Bdshaw Trucking LLC has operated for 1.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Mason City carriers — complete directory
11 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hull Trucking Of Mason City INC Mason City, IL | MC305813 | 212346 | 14 | 44.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Locked-Up Trucking LLC Mason City, IL | MC122086 | 3174963 | 11 | 7.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Mason County Transfer INC Mason City, IL | MC434026 | 1018028 | 5 | 24.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Martin Farms INC Mason City, IL | - | 1812338 | 4 | 17.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Benjamin R Onken Mason City, IL | - | 1810096 | 4 | 17.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | George Elmer Meeker Mason City, IL | - | 318688 | 3 | 38.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Duncheon Trucking LLC Mason City, IL | MC1705670 | 4220490 | 2 | 2.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Clint R Liesman Mason City, IL | - | 1812420 | 2 | 17.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Paul B Skaggs And Toby D Skaggs Mason City, IL | MC21152 | 2119318 | 2 | 15.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Bdshaw Trucking LLC Mason City, IL | MC1667426 | 4286974 | 1 | 1.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Jsts Transportation LLC Mason City, IL | MC1310728 | 3719113 | 1 | 4.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Mason City carriers by equipment type
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Mason City trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Mason City, Illinois?
Mason City, IL has 11 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 11 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Mason City?
The average fleet size among Mason City carriers is 4.5 power units. Approximately 4 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Mason City carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Mason City-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Mason City 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 Mason City?
Mason City'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 11 Mason City carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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