Trucking Companies in Wheaton, IL
Wheaton, IL has 55 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
55 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Wheaton, 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 Wheaton, IL freight market
Wheaton, IL is home to 55 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 55 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Wheaton carriers is 8.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Wheaton 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 Wheaton shows 38 single-truck operators (69.1% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 59 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 2 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 Wheaton 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 55 Wheaton 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 Wheaton, IL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 55 total carriers.
Altex Logistics INC has operated for 13.1y with 99 power units and 89 drivers under Common authority.
Wheaton College has operated for 24.5y with 84 power units and 711 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rl Direct Service INC has operated for 20.3y with 34 power units and 38 drivers under Common authority.
Old James Freight INC has operated for 7.4y with 30 power units and 33 drivers under Common authority.
Source 7 Transport LLC has operated for 10.9y with 29 power units and 45 drivers under Common authority.
Nmi Cargo INC has operated for 2.8y with 28 power units and 48 drivers under Common authority.
Rgn Trucking LLC has operated for 2.3y with 24 power units and 24 drivers under Common authority.
Boxstar Express LLC has operated for 2.3y with 20 power units and 20 drivers under Common authority.
National Express Transport INC has operated for 16.0y with 10 power units and 10 drivers under Common authority.
Emi Highway INC has operated for 5.3y with 9 power units and 9 drivers under Common authority.
All Wheaton carriers — complete directory
55 carriers total. Page 1 of 3. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Altex Logistics INC Wheaton, IL | MC825275 | 2399662 | 99 | 13.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | - | 993202 | 84 | 24.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Rl Direct Service INC Wheaton, IL | MC92312 | 1469002 | 34 | 20.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Old James Freight INC Wheaton, IL | MC1009730 | 3224408 | 30 | 7.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Source 7 Transport LLC Wheaton, IL | MC925292 | 2779525 | 29 | 10.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Nmi Cargo INC Wheaton, IL | MC1575976 | 4120754 | 28 | 2.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Rgn Trucking LLC Wheaton, IL | MC1613560 | 4188110 | 24 | 2.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Boxstar Express LLC Wheaton, IL | MC1617407 | 4195202 | 20 | 2.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | National Express Transport INC Wheaton, IL | MC714488 | 2035422 | 10 | 16.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Emi Highway INC Wheaton, IL | MC1195210 | 3559816 | 9 | 5.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Dupage Freight Co Wheaton, IL | MC861230 | 2487362 | 8 | 12.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | P&G Trucking INC Wheaton, IL | MC482502 | 1077671 | 7 | 23.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | American Cable & Telephone LLC Wheaton, IL | - | 2198880 | 6 | 14.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | 4 M Transportation INC Wheaton, IL | MC84231 | 3113961 | 6 | 8.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Four J Transportation LLC Wheaton, IL | MC1099030 | 3402042 | 5 | 6.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Rapid Cartage INC Wheaton, IL | MC186449 | 286911 | 5 | 39.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | K&K Transportation Usa LLC Wheaton, IL | MC1106485 | 3422083 | 5 | 6.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Ecoride Trucking INC Wheaton, IL | MC879227 | 2530256 | 4 | 11.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Bastimentos Express LLC Wheaton, IL | MC1654762 | 4263713 | 4 | 1.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Alobaidi Transport LLC Wheaton, IL | MC1372326 | 3806878 | 4 | 4.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Zaftig LLC Wheaton, IL | MC1179178 | 3536467 | 3 | 5.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Laba Transport INC Wheaton, IL | MC67105 | 3081905 | 3 | 8.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Te Express INC Wheaton, IL | MC1150475 | 3493295 | 3 | 5.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Ica Businesses INC Wheaton, IL | MC1286489 | 3689383 | 3 | 4.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Us Asko INC Wheaton, IL | MC935573 | 2800847 | 2 | 10.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Wheaton trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Wheaton, Illinois?
Wheaton, IL has 55 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 55 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Wheaton?
The average fleet size among Wheaton carriers is 8.5 power units. Approximately 38 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Wheaton carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Wheaton-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Wheaton 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 Wheaton?
Wheaton'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 55 Wheaton carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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