Trucking Companies in Paxton, IL
Paxton, IL has 15 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
15 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Paxton, 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 Paxton, IL freight market
Paxton, IL is home to 15 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 15 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Paxton carriers is 3.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Paxton 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 Paxton shows 16 single-truck operators (106.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 33 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 9 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 Paxton 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 15 Paxton 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 Paxton, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 15 of 15 total carriers.
Lee Farms Excavating INC has operated for 21.4y with 23 power units and 20 drivers under Common authority.
Ccl Power LLC has operated for 3.7y with 7 power units and 15 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dennis Wolken Trucking LLC has operated for 20.2y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Rollie'S Grain INC has operated for 34.6y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jordan Houtzel Trucking LLC has operated for 5.2y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Meyer Installation & Transport LLC has operated for 3.7y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Murle Roy Construction LLC has operated for 26.2y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Cleary Equipment INC has operated for 17.0y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Michael D Nelson has operated for 4.8y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Audra Nuckols has operated for 13.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Paxton carriers — complete directory
15 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lee Farms Excavating INC Paxton, IL | MC510173 | 1318021 | 23 | 21.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Ccl Power LLC Paxton, IL | - | 3957189 | 7 | 3.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Dennis Wolken Trucking LLC Paxton, IL | MC997051 | 1476998 | 4 | 20.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Rollie'S Grain INC Paxton, IL | - | 462033 | 4 | 34.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Jordan Houtzel Trucking LLC Paxton, IL | MC1221415 | 3598511 | 2 | 5.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Meyer Installation & Transport LLC Paxton, IL | MC1470180 | 3950664 | 2 | 3.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Murle Roy Construction LLC Paxton, IL | MC380822 | 866144 | 2 | 26.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Cleary Equipment INC Paxton, IL | MC681978 | 1896361 | 2 | 17.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Michael D Nelson Paxton, IL | - | 3703542 | 1 | 4.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Audra Nuckols Paxton, IL | MC819163 | 2384359 | 1 | 13.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Russell Family Cartage INC Paxton, IL | MC1492657 | 3984114 | 1 | 3.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Tim Hoke Construction Paxton, IL | - | 1385936 | 1 | 21.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Tracy Benison Paxton, IL | MC1364938 | 3796725 | 1 | 4.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Masterson Trucking LLC Paxton, IL | MC1053695 | 3314968 | 1 | 6.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | C P Bethany INC Paxton, IL | MC373389 | 855229 | 1 | 26.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Paxton trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Paxton, Illinois?
Paxton, IL has 15 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 15 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Paxton?
The average fleet size among Paxton carriers is 3.5 power units. Approximately 16 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Paxton carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Paxton-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Paxton 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 Paxton?
Paxton'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 15 Paxton carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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