Trucking Companies in Shipman, IL
Shipman, 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 Shipman, 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 Shipman, IL freight market
Shipman, 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 Shipman carriers is 5.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Shipman 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 Shipman shows 12 single-truck operators (80.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 28 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 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 Shipman 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 Shipman 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 Shipman, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 15 of 15 total carriers.
Shipman Elevator Co has operated for 34.6y with 45 power units and 58 drivers under Carrier authority.
Triple T Farms LTD has operated for 32.5y with 5 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ahrling Farms - James Ahrling has operated for 9.6y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Barnett Farms Trucking INC has operated for 33.9y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Coops Creek Acres INC has operated for 21.5y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Single L Farms LLC has operated for 8.8y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
G & M Christopher Trucking LLC has operated for 29.5y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Steven Gwillim has operated for 30.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jp Burns Excavating INC has operated for 23.9y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Forklifts N More has operated for 15.5y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Shipman 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 | Shipman Elevator Co Shipman, IL | - | 461857 | 45 | 34.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Triple T Farms LTD Shipman, IL | - | 544327 | 5 | 32.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Ahrling Farms - James Ahrling Shipman, IL | - | 2941928 | 4 | 9.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Barnett Farms Trucking INC Shipman, IL | MC275831 | 490480 | 4 | 33.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Coops Creek Acres INC Shipman, IL | - | 1313406 | 4 | 21.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Single L Farms LLC Shipman, IL | MC46841 | 3042696 | 4 | 8.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | G & M Christopher Trucking LLC Shipman, IL | MC810213 | 668376 | 4 | 29.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Steven Gwillim Shipman, IL | - | 625498 | 3 | 30.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Jp Burns Excavating INC Shipman, IL | - | 1036818 | 3 | 23.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Forklifts N More Shipman, IL | - | 2100710 | 2 | 15.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Tylor Rather Shipman, IL | MC1532267 | 3662057 | 2 | 4.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Darrell L Baker Shipman, IL | - | 1951497 | 1 | 16.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Schoeneman Farms INC Shipman, IL | - | 1712695 | 1 | 18.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | G M Christopher Farms Shipman, IL | - | 2586349 | 1 | 11.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Campion Trucking LLC Shipman, IL | MC732147 | 2098956 | 1 | 15.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Shipman trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Shipman, Illinois?
Shipman, 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 Shipman?
The average fleet size among Shipman carriers is 5.6 power units. Approximately 12 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Shipman carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Shipman-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Shipman 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 Shipman?
Shipman'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 Shipman carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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