Trucking Companies in Mount Sterling, IL
Mount Sterling, IL has 10 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
10 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Mount Sterling, 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 Mount Sterling, IL freight market
Mount Sterling, IL is home to 10 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 10 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Mount Sterling carriers is 1.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling shows 8 single-truck operators (80.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 15 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 2 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 Mount Sterling 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 10 Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 10 of 10 total carriers.
Art Sons INC has operated for 16.3y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Charles E Buxton Jr has operated for 16.7y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mt Sterling Implement Co has operated for 52.0y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Alec Boylen has operated for 1.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mary Jo R Baughman has operated for 19.1y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Johnson Ag LLC has operated for 16.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Richard Ingram has operated for 16.8y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Virgil C Bishop has operated for 10.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Buxton Farms Enterprises has operated for 2.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Cauldwell And Sons LLC has operated for 1.7y with 1 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Mount Sterling carriers — complete directory
10 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Art Sons INC Mount Sterling, IL | - | 1997869 | 3 | 16.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Charles E Buxton Jr Mount Sterling, IL | - | 1945416 | 2 | 16.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Mt Sterling Implement Co Mount Sterling, IL | - | 112025 | 2 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Alec Boylen Mount Sterling, IL | - | 4363472 | 2 | 1.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Mary Jo R Baughman Mount Sterling, IL | MC683490 | 1636691 | 1 | 19.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Johnson Ag LLC Mount Sterling, IL | MC694127 | 1954602 | 1 | 16.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Richard Ingram Mount Sterling, IL | - | 1931591 | 1 | 16.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Virgil C Bishop Mount Sterling, IL | MC938618 | 2814811 | 1 | 10.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Buxton Farms Enterprises Mount Sterling, IL | - | 4165312 | 1 | 2.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Cauldwell And Sons LLC Mount Sterling, IL | MC1671744 | 4294853 | 1 | 1.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Mount Sterling trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Mount Sterling, Illinois?
Mount Sterling, IL has 10 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 10 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Mount Sterling?
The average fleet size among Mount Sterling carriers is 1.5 power units. Approximately 8 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Mount Sterling carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Mount Sterling-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling?
Mount Sterling's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
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