Trucking Companies in Pawnee, IL
Pawnee, 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 Pawnee, 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 Pawnee, IL freight market
Pawnee, 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 Pawnee carriers is 4.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Pawnee 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 Pawnee shows 11 single-truck operators (78.6% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 29 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 7 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 Pawnee 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 Pawnee 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 Pawnee, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 14 of 14 total carriers.
Tds Farms Of Central Illinois LLC has operated for 25.7y with 18 power units and 21 drivers under Carrier authority.
Crown Trucking INC has operated for 52.0y with 13 power units and 12 drivers under Contract authority.
Midwest Mission Distribution Center has operated for 14.9y with 6 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Stephanie Cummings has operated for 21.3y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Todd N Megginson has operated for 17.1y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Pawnee Grain Company Incorporated has operated for 16.2y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Farmdog Trucking LLC has operated for 26.5y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Lovekamp Farms has operated for 9.8y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Fry Farms has operated for 17.3y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Clayton Thomas Bloome has operated for 12.5y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Pawnee 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 | Tds Farms Of Central Illinois LLC Pawnee, IL | MC1636137 | 907836 | 18 | 25.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Crown Trucking INC Pawnee, IL | MC200657 | 71362 | 13 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Midwest Mission Distribution Center Pawnee, IL | - | 2175702 | 6 | 14.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Stephanie Cummings Pawnee, IL | MC779519 | 1328164 | 4 | 21.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Todd N Megginson Pawnee, IL | MC1002395 | 1877270 | 4 | 17.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Pawnee Grain Company Incorporated Pawnee, IL | - | 2005421 | 3 | 16.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Farmdog Trucking LLC Pawnee, IL | MC554399 | 844530 | 3 | 26.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Lovekamp Farms Pawnee, IL | - | 2913139 | 3 | 9.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Fry Farms Pawnee, IL | - | 1860506 | 2 | 17.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Clayton Thomas Bloome Pawnee, IL | - | 2459642 | 2 | 12.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Richard Mcadams Pawnee, IL | - | 4503162 | 1 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Leonard H Helmerichs Pawnee, IL | - | 1858214 | 1 | 17.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Lucky Duck Transport INC Pawnee, IL | MC1703234 | 2447407 | 1 | 12.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Midwest Garage Door Company Pawnee, IL | MC1668629 | 4289233 | 1 | 1.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Pawnee trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Pawnee, Illinois?
Pawnee, 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 Pawnee?
The average fleet size among Pawnee carriers is 4.4 power units. Approximately 11 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Pawnee carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Pawnee-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Pawnee 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 Pawnee?
Pawnee'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 Pawnee carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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