Trucking Companies in Rushville, IL
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).
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
Largest carriers in Rushville, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 31 total carriers.
Western Grain Marketing has operated for 17.7y with 19 power units and 19 drivers under Contract authority.
Ronald E Downs has operated for 17.7y with 5 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
James E Bowers has operated for 28.0y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Grenlund Trucking has operated for 0.4y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Michael Leigh Kessler has operated for 17.7y with 3 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Homer Briney has operated for 16.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mike Haywood has operated for 17.9y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Cole Bowers has operated for 4.4y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Tim S Phillips has operated for 20.6y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Timothy G Kettering has operated for 16.7y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Rushville carriers — complete directory
31 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Western Grain Marketing Rushville, IL | MC1485835 | 1811779 | 19 | 17.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Ronald E Downs Rushville, IL | - | 1812093 | 5 | 17.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | James E Bowers Rushville, IL | MC340104 | 751868 | 4 | 28.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Grenlund Trucking Rushville, IL | MC1788824 | 4516397 | 3 | 0.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Michael Leigh Kessler Rushville, IL | - | 1813448 | 3 | 17.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Homer Briney Rushville, IL | - | 1986809 | 3 | 16.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Mike Haywood Rushville, IL | - | 1786871 | 3 | 17.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Cole Bowers Rushville, IL | MC1715814 | 3790817 | 2 | 4.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Tim S Phillips Rushville, IL | MC550413 | 1429728 | 2 | 20.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Timothy G Kettering Rushville, IL | - | 1947008 | 2 | 16.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Philip R Forman Rushville, IL | MC237045 | 456093 | 2 | 34.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Mike & Elisha Malcomson Rushville, IL | - | 1813313 | 2 | 17.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Carson Klitz Rushville, IL | - | 1819011 | 2 | 17.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Michael Murk Rushville, IL | MC687098 | 1899479 | 2 | 17.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Richard A King Rushville, IL | - | 1948539 | 2 | 16.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Gene T Cunningham Rushville, IL | - | 2163387 | 2 | 15.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Tristan Dupoy Rushville, IL | MC1133712 | 3467193 | 2 | 5.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Hbx INC Rushville, IL | MC145581 | 150588 | 2 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Grenlund Trucking LLC Rushville, IL | MC1053637 | 1474034 | 1 | 20.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Quillen Trucking LLC Rushville, IL | MC478936 | 728347 | 1 | 28.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Todd C Perry Rushville, IL | - | 4347511 | 1 | 1.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Lyle R Sargent Rushville, IL | - | 1810777 | 1 | 17.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Sours Trucking LLC Rushville, IL | MC790989 | 2045010 | 1 | 16.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | George H Crow Rushville, IL | MC370996 | 881004 | 1 | 26.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | George E Payne Rushville, IL | - | 1823493 | 1 | 17.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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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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