Trucking Companies in New Athens, IL
New Athens, IL has 14 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
14 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in New Athens, 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 New Athens, IL freight market
New Athens, IL is home to 14 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 14 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among New Athens carriers is 4.9 power units, reflecting a market dominated by a mix of small and mid-size operations. The New Athens 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 New Athens shows 5 single-truck operators (35.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 18 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 6 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 New Athens 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 14 New Athens 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 New Athens, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 14 of 14 total carriers.
Swyear Amusements INC has operated for 52 yr with 20 power units and 15 drivers under Carrier authority.
Sis-Bro INC has operated for 10 yr 2 mo with 8 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
D & R Huber Hauling has operated for 11 yr 9 mo with 7 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
John Feder has operated for 24 yr 3 mo with 6 power units and 5 drivers under Contract authority.
David W Hepp Trucking INC has operated for 52 yr with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Kjmm Partnership has operated for 17 yr 10 mo with 4 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Nu-Deal CORP has operated for 24 yr with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Randall Kinzinger has operated for 17 yr 9 mo with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Darren Mehrmann has operated for 8 yr 9 mo with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
A D Schilling INC has operated for 18 yr 3 mo with 2 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
All New Athens carriers — complete directory
14 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Swyear Amusements INC New Athens, IL | - | 111893 | 20 | 52 yr | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Sis-Bro INC New Athens, IL | - | 2870927 | 8 | 10 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | D & R Huber Hauling New Athens, IL | - | 2534782 | 7 | 11 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | John Feder New Athens, IL | MC451647 | 1003809 | 6 | 24 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | David W Hepp Trucking INC New Athens, IL | MC282463 | 154724 | 6 | 52 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Kjmm Partnership New Athens, IL | MC654142 | 1797916 | 4 | 17 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Nu-Deal CORP New Athens, IL | - | 1027398 | 4 | 24 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Randall Kinzinger New Athens, IL | - | 1802327 | 3 | 17 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Darren Mehrmann New Athens, IL | - | 3035892 | 3 | 8 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | A D Schilling INC New Athens, IL | - | 1745106 | 2 | 18 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Schaefer Bros Farms LLC New Athens, IL | - | 2967847 | 2 | 9 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | John E Fauth New Athens, IL | - | 569439 | 1 | 31 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Kaskaskia Tool And Machine INC New Athens, IL | - | 491730 | 1 | 33 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Grohmann Dairy Farms INC New Athens, IL | - | 4407640 | 1 | 1 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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New Athens trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in New Athens, Illinois?
New Athens, IL has 14 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 14 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in New Athens?
The average fleet size among New Athens carriers is 4.9 power units. Approximately 5 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many New Athens carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among New Athens-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a New Athens 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 New Athens?
New Athens'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 14 New Athens carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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