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Trucking Companies in Rushville, IL

Updated 2026-05-30T03:02:54.893Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Rushville, IL has 31 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).

At a glance
Total carriers31
Active authority31
Avg fleet size2.4 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateIllinois
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
31
Rushville metro
Active authority
31
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
2.4
Power units
Prior revoked
0
On record
Risk indicators
0
Active indicators

Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Fleet size and equipment distribution

31 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Rushville, 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 Rushville, IL freight market

Rushville, IL is home to 31 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 31 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Rushville carriers is 2.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Rushville 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 Rushville shows 21 single-truck operators (67.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 39 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 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 Rushville 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 31 Rushville 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

Key finding
Rushville, IL has 31 registered carriers with 31 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Rushville, IL

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 31 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
6
Western Grain MarketingActiveEstablished
MC-MC1485835DOT-1811779Rushville, IL

Western Grain Marketing has operated for 17.7y with 19 power units and 19 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
19
Drivers
19
Auth. age
17.7y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
Ronald E DownsActiveEstablished
DOT-1812093Rushville, IL

Ronald E Downs has operated for 17.7y with 5 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
3
Auth. age
17.7y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
James E BowersActiveEstablished
MC-MC340104DOT-751868Rushville, IL

James E Bowers has operated for 28.0y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
4
Drivers
2
Auth. age
28.0y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–25
1
MC-MC1788824DOT-4516397Rushville, IL

Grenlund Trucking has operated for 0.4y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
2
Auth. age
0.4y
OOS active
None
2
Michael Leigh KesslerActiveEstablished
DOT-1813448Rushville, IL

Michael Leigh Kessler has operated for 17.7y with 3 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
6
Auth. age
17.7y
OOS active
None
1
Homer BrineyActiveEstablished
DOT-1986809Rushville, IL

Homer Briney has operated for 16.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
3
Auth. age
16.4y
OOS active
None
1
Mike HaywoodActiveEstablished
DOT-1786871Rushville, IL

Mike Haywood has operated for 17.9y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
2
Auth. age
17.9y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1715814DOT-3790817Rushville, IL

Cole Bowers has operated for 4.4y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
4.4y
OOS active
None
1
Tim S PhillipsActiveEstablished
MC-MC550413DOT-1429728Rushville, IL

Tim S Phillips has operated for 20.6y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
20.6y
OOS active
None
1
Timothy G KetteringActiveEstablished
DOT-1947008Rushville, IL

Timothy G Kettering has operated for 16.7y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
16.7y
OOS active
None

All Rushville carriers — complete directory

31 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Western Grain Marketing
Rushville, IL
MC148583518117791917.7yDry van
99
Active
02Ronald E Downs
Rushville, IL
-1812093517.7yDry van
95
Active
03James E Bowers
Rushville, IL
MC340104751868428.0yDry van
95
Active
04Grenlund Trucking
Rushville, IL
MC1788824451639730.4yDry van
95
Active
05Michael Leigh Kessler
Rushville, IL
-1813448317.7yDry van
95
Active
06Homer Briney
Rushville, IL
-1986809316.4yDry van
95
Active
07Mike Haywood
Rushville, IL
-1786871317.9yDry van
95
Active
08Cole Bowers
Rushville, IL
MC1715814379081724.4yDry van
95
Active
09Tim S Phillips
Rushville, IL
MC5504131429728220.6yDry van
95
Active
10Timothy G Kettering
Rushville, IL
-1947008216.7yDry van
95
Active
11Philip R Forman
Rushville, IL
MC237045456093234.8yDry van
95
Active
12Mike & Elisha Malcomson
Rushville, IL
-1813313217.7yDry van
95
Active
13Carson Klitz
Rushville, IL
-1819011217.7yDry van
95
Active
14Michael Murk
Rushville, IL
MC6870981899479217.0yDry van
95
Active
15Richard A King
Rushville, IL
-1948539216.7yDry van
95
Active
16Gene T Cunningham
Rushville, IL
-2163387215.0yDry van
95
Active
17Tristan Dupoy
Rushville, IL
MC1133712346719325.8yDry van
95
Active
18Hbx INC
Rushville, IL
MC145581150588252.0yDry van
95
Active
19Grenlund Trucking LLC
Rushville, IL
MC10536371474034120.2yDry van
95
Active
20Quillen Trucking LLC
Rushville, IL
MC478936728347128.3yDry van
95
Active
21Todd C Perry
Rushville, IL
-434751111.4yDry van
95
Active
22Lyle R Sargent
Rushville, IL
-1810777117.7yDry van
95
Active
23Sours Trucking LLC
Rushville, IL
MC7909892045010116.0yDry van
95
Active
24George H Crow
Rushville, IL
MC370996881004126.1yDry van
95
Active
25George E Payne
Rushville, IL
-1823493117.6yDry van
95
Active
Showing 1–25 of 31

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Frequently asked

Rushville trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Rushville, Illinois?

Rushville, IL has 31 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 31 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Rushville?

The average fleet size among Rushville carriers is 2.4 power units. Approximately 21 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Rushville carriers have risk indicators?

Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Rushville-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.

How do I verify a Rushville 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 Rushville?

Rushville'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 31 Rushville carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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