Trucking Companies in Mount Vernon, IL
Mount Vernon, IL has 22 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
22 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Mount Vernon, 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 Vernon, IL freight market
Mount Vernon, IL is home to 22 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 22 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Mount Vernon carriers is 3.3 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Mount Vernon 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 Vernon shows 20 single-truck operators (90.9% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 35 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 1 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 8 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 Vernon 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 22 Mount Vernon 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 Vernon, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 22 of 22 total carriers.
Benoist Bros Supply Co has operated for 34.7y with 19 power units and 27 drivers under Carrier authority.
Heck'S Logistics LLC has operated for 8.5y with 15 power units and 12 drivers under Common authority.
David Mellott has operated for 30.7y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Christopher R Odle has operated for 12.0y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Rex J Cusumano has operated for 44.0y with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Michael Lee Higginson has operated for 39.7y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Charlie Hecks Towing And Recovery has operated for 1.4y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
T R O Y S Technical Repair LLC has operated for 8.6y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Devan L Harris has operated for 31.1y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Bennett Metal Products INC has operated for 13.2y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Mount Vernon carriers — complete directory
22 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Benoist Bros Supply Co Mount Vernon, IL | - | 458604 | 19 | 34.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Heck'S Logistics LLC Mount Vernon, IL | MC61892 | 3072365 | 15 | 8.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | David Mellott Mount Vernon, IL | - | 614393 | 4 | 30.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Christopher R Odle Mount Vernon, IL | MC918045 | 2516056 | 3 | 12.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Rex J Cusumano Mount Vernon, IL | - | 214786 | 3 | 44.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Michael Lee Higginson Mount Vernon, IL | MC188469 | 278885 | 3 | 39.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Charlie Hecks Towing And Recovery Mount Vernon, IL | MC1700614 | 4349815 | 3 | 1.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | T R O Y S Technical Repair LLC Mount Vernon, IL | - | 3061808 | 3 | 8.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Devan L Harris Mount Vernon, IL | MC298089 | 599682 | 3 | 31.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Bennett Metal Products INC Mount Vernon, IL | - | 2389403 | 2 | 13.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Pamela Lamacchia Mount Vernon, IL | MC1687554 | 2420255 | 2 | 12.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Veritas Arms LLC Mount Vernon, IL | MC1698499 | 4345695 | 2 | 1.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Keith'S Family Trucking INC Mount Vernon, IL | MC1407060 | 3856007 | 1 | 4.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Midwestern Machine & Hydraulics INC Mount Vernon, IL | - | 1939836 | 1 | 16.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | All Purpose Towing LLC Mount Vernon, IL | MC1005356 | 3215847 | 1 | 7.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Meyers Farms Mount Vernon, IL | - | 3552997 | 1 | 5.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Remain Humble Transportation LLC Mount Vernon, IL | MC1683136 | 4089509 | 1 | 3.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Flying K Truck Company LLC Mount Vernon, IL | MC1380437 | 3817908 | 1 | 4.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Iron Worx LLC Mount Vernon, IL | - | 4277303 | 1 | 1.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Joel Eshbach Mount Vernon, IL | - | 4381242 | 1 | 1.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Bonifastius Hotshot LLC Mount Vernon, IL | MC1784082 | 4507589 | 1 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Donald Ray Wiggins Mount Vernon, IL | MC514302 | 1331380 | 1 | 21.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Mount Vernon carriers by equipment type
Browse specialized carriers operating in Mount Vernon, IL by trailer and equipment classification.
Explore the Illinois carrier directory
Mount Vernon is one of the top freight markets in Illinois. Browse the full Illinois trucking company directory to find carriers across all cities, or return to the national carrier index to compare states.
Nearby freight markets in Illinois
Mount Vernon trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Mount Vernon, Illinois?
Mount Vernon, IL has 22 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 22 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Mount Vernon?
The average fleet size among Mount Vernon carriers is 3.3 power units. Approximately 20 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Mount Vernon carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Mount Vernon-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Mount Vernon 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 Vernon?
Mount Vernon'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 22 Mount Vernon carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
For journalists and researchers
Truck Graph data is open and citable. For press inquiries, contact our editorial team.