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Trucking Companies in Thomasboro, IL

Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Thomasboro, IL has 9 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 carriers9
Active authority9
Avg fleet size3.7 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateIllinois
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
9
Thomasboro metro
Active authority
9
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
3.7
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

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

Thomasboro, IL is home to 9 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 9 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Thomasboro carriers is 3.7 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Thomasboro 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 Thomasboro shows 7 single-truck operators (77.8% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 16 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 6 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 Thomasboro 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 9 Thomasboro 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
Thomasboro, IL has 9 registered carriers with 9 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Thomasboro, IL

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 9 of 9 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
6
Ehler Bros CompanyActiveEstablished
MC-MC15787DOT-1046685Thomasboro, IL

Ehler Bros Company has operated for 23.8y with 14 power units and 25 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
14
Drivers
25
Auth. age
23.8y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
D & B Trucking LLCActiveEstablished
MC-MC378578DOT-858136Thomasboro, IL

D & B Trucking LLC has operated for 26.3y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
4
Drivers
2
Auth. age
26.3y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
MC-MC1065751DOT-3339751Thomasboro, IL

Horizon Logistix CORP has operated for 6.7y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
4
Drivers
4
Auth. age
6.7y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–9
1
Bartell Farms LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-2068212Thomasboro, IL

Bartell Farms LLC has operated for 15.8y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
4
Drivers
3
Auth. age
15.8y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1177593DOT-3003461Thomasboro, IL

Grant Trucking LLC has operated for 9.1y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
9.1y
OOS active
None
1
DOT-2927129Thomasboro, IL

Mark Pflugmacher has operated for 9.7y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
3
Auth. age
9.7y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1764715DOT-4471277Thomasboro, IL

Borch Enterprises INC has operated for 0.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
0.7y
OOS active
None
1
Jay D ArnoldActiveEstablished
MC-MC515268DOT-1335342Thomasboro, IL

Jay D Arnold has operated for 21.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
21.3y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1729553DOT-4404731Thomasboro, IL

Matthew Tull has operated for 1.1y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
1.1y
OOS active
None

All Thomasboro carriers — complete directory

9 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Ehler Bros Company
Thomasboro, IL
MC1578710466851423.8yDry van
99
Active
02D & B Trucking LLC
Thomasboro, IL
MC378578858136426.3yDry van
95
Active
03Horizon Logistix CORP
Thomasboro, IL
MC1065751333975146.7yDry van
95
Active
04Bartell Farms LLC
Thomasboro, IL
-2068212415.8yDry van
95
Active
05Grant Trucking LLC
Thomasboro, IL
MC1177593300346129.1yDry van
95
Active
06Mark Pflugmacher
Thomasboro, IL
-292712929.7yDry van
95
Active
07Borch Enterprises INC
Thomasboro, IL
MC1764715447127710.7yDry van
95
Active
08Jay D Arnold
Thomasboro, IL
MC5152681335342121.3yDry van
95
Active
09Matthew Tull
Thomasboro, IL
MC1729553440473111.1yDry van
95
Active
Showing 1–25 of 9

Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Thomasboro trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Thomasboro, Illinois?

Thomasboro, IL has 9 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 9 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Thomasboro?

The average fleet size among Thomasboro carriers is 3.7 power units. Approximately 7 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Thomasboro carriers have risk indicators?

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

How do I verify a Thomasboro 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 Thomasboro?

Thomasboro'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 9 Thomasboro carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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