Trucking Companies in Tolono, IL
Tolono, 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).
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 Tolono, 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 Tolono, IL freight market
Tolono, 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 Tolono carriers is 17.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Tolono 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 Tolono shows 8 single-truck operators (88.9% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 14 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 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 Tolono 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 Tolono 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 Tolono, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 9 of 9 total carriers.
United Prairie LLC has operated for 25.5y with 51 power units and 94 drivers under Common authority.
Woodworth And Sons INC has operated for 52.0y with 50 power units and 49 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Lmj Transportation INC has operated for 21.6y with 45 power units and 39 drivers under Common authority.
Professional Outdoor Solutions LLC has operated for 0.2y with 6 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
James A Hughes has operated for 16.8y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Michael T Bergmeier has operated for 25.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
Jon Chambers Trucking LLC has operated for 7.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Chad Michael Siuts has operated for 4.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Plotner Trucking LLC has operated for 1.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Tolono carriers — complete directory
9 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | United Prairie LLC Tolono, IL | MC907284 | 922932 | 51 | 25.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Woodworth And Sons INC Tolono, IL | MC116099 | 76544 | 50 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Lmj Transportation INC Tolono, IL | MC502796 | 1293918 | 45 | 21.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Professional Outdoor Solutions LLC Tolono, IL | - | 4552324 | 6 | 0.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | James A Hughes Tolono, IL | - | 1923680 | 2 | 16.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Michael T Bergmeier Tolono, IL | MC399044 | 923872 | 1 | 25.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Jon Chambers Trucking LLC Tolono, IL | - | 3193693 | 1 | 7.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Chad Michael Siuts Tolono, IL | MC1785387 | 3826109 | 1 | 4.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Plotner Trucking LLC Tolono, IL | MC1689735 | 4328541 | 1 | 1.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Tolono trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Tolono, Illinois?
Tolono, 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 Tolono?
The average fleet size among Tolono carriers is 17.6 power units. Approximately 8 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Tolono carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Tolono-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Tolono 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 Tolono?
Tolono'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 9 Tolono carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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