Trucking Companies in Tonica, IL
Tonica, IL has 10 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
10 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Tonica, 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 Tonica, IL freight market
Tonica, IL is home to 10 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 10 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Tonica carriers is 4.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by a mix of small and mid-size operations. The Tonica 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 Tonica shows 5 single-truck operators (50.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 21 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 Tonica 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 10 Tonica 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 Tonica, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 10 of 10 total carriers.
Mid State Cartage INC has operated for 33 yr 11 mo with 15 power units and 13 drivers under Contract authority.
Payne Farms Trucking has operated for 21 yr 4 mo with 10 power units and 7 drivers under Common authority.
Schiffbauer Trucking INC has operated for 23 yr 9 mo with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
William Sherman Iii has operated for 21 yr 2 mo with 4 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Janz Farms LLC has operated for 7 yr 2 mo with 4 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
William Jaegle Transport LLC has operated for 52 yr with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
Ford Farm Products INC has operated for 13 yr 10 mo with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Schiffbauer Specialized LLC has operated for 8 yr 2 mo with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Michael E Schmitt has operated for 19 yr 2 mo with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Austin Bernardoni Trucking LLC has operated for 3 yr 7 mo with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Tonica carriers — complete directory
10 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mid State Cartage INC Tonica, IL | MC254893 | 488943 | 15 | 33 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Payne Farms Trucking Tonica, IL | MC513263 | 1327637 | 10 | 21 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Schiffbauer Trucking INC Tonica, IL | MC438046 | 1049818 | 4 | 23 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | William Sherman Iii Tonica, IL | - | 1345399 | 4 | 21 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Janz Farms LLC Tonica, IL | MC1436750 | 3261597 | 4 | 7 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | William Jaegle Transport LLC Tonica, IL | MC263182 | 201055 | 3 | 52 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Ford Farm Products INC Tonica, IL | - | 2325442 | 2 | 13 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Schiffbauer Specialized LLC Tonica, IL | MC79647 | 3104953 | 2 | 8 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Michael E Schmitt Tonica, IL | MC816087 | 1617260 | 2 | 19 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Austin Bernardoni Trucking LLC Tonica, IL | MC1482719 | 3969234 | 2 | 3 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Tonica trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Tonica, Illinois?
Tonica, IL has 10 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 10 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Tonica?
The average fleet size among Tonica carriers is 4.8 power units. Approximately 5 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Tonica carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Tonica-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Tonica 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 Tonica?
Tonica'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 10 Tonica carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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