Trucking Companies in Sciota, IL
Sciota, IL has 11 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
11 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Sciota, 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 Sciota, IL freight market
Sciota, IL is home to 11 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 11 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Sciota carriers is 3.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by a mix of small and mid-size operations. The Sciota 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 Sciota shows 4 single-truck operators (36.4% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 12 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 4 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 Sciota 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 11 Sciota 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 Sciota, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 11 of 11 total carriers.
Rdc Trucking INC has operated for 26 yr 7 mo with 7 power units and 7 drivers under Common authority.
Steven Welsh And Shannon Welsh has operated for 17 yr 7 mo with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
John Cook has operated for 19 yr 4 mo with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kelly Baker has operated for 21 yr 8 mo with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bryan Arnold Farms LLC has operated for 21 yr 2 mo with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Welsh Trucking LLC has operated for 3 yr 2 mo with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jon And Lanny Bowman has operated for 16 yr 10 mo with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rc & S Trucking LLC has operated for 6 yr 9 mo with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Dunseth Farms INC has operated for 8 yr 5 mo with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Curtis Family Farms LLC has operated for 12 yr 9 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Sciota carriers — complete directory
11 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Rdc Trucking INC Sciota, IL | MC369577 | 835845 | 7 | 26 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Steven Welsh And Shannon Welsh Sciota, IL | - | 1824210 | 5 | 17 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | John Cook Sciota, IL | - | 1602059 | 4 | 19 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Kelly Baker Sciota, IL | MC502503 | 1293634 | 3 | 21 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Bryan Arnold Farms LLC Sciota, IL | MC520325 | 1356363 | 3 | 21 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Welsh Trucking LLC Sciota, IL | - | 4050416 | 3 | 3 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Jon And Lanny Bowman Sciota, IL | - | 1920577 | 3 | 16 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Rc & S Trucking LLC Sciota, IL | MC1535729 | 3327512 | 2 | 6 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Dunseth Farms INC Sciota, IL | - | 3076168 | 1 | 8 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Curtis Family Farms LLC Sciota, IL | - | 2435040 | 1 | 12 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Grant Curtis Trucking INC Sciota, IL | MC475615 | 1192002 | 1 | 22 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Sciota trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Sciota, Illinois?
Sciota, IL has 11 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 11 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Sciota?
The average fleet size among Sciota carriers is 3.0 power units. Approximately 4 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Sciota carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Sciota-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Sciota 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 Sciota?
Sciota's carrier population includes other 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 11 Sciota carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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