Trucking Companies in Ionia, IA
Ionia, IA has 15 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Iowa'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 Ionia, IA.
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 Ionia, IA freight market
Ionia, IA 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 Ionia carriers is 4.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Ionia carrier population contributes to Iowa's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Ionia shows 20 single-truck operators (133.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 42 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 19 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 Ionia 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 Ionia 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 Ionia, IA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 15 of 15 total carriers.
Rausch Bros Trucking Of Ionia LLC has operated for 52.0y with 32 power units and 32 drivers under Contract authority.
V J C Farms INC has operated for 23.9y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Landon Johnston LLC has operated for 5.1y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Jay M Burgart has operated for 29.7y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Scott Shinstine has operated for 16.3y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lowland Acres Trucking LLC has operated for 16.8y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
William Orthaus has operated for 6.5y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Austin Brincks Trucking LLC has operated for 3.0y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Shanon Maloy has operated for 1.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
J L G Transportation INC has operated for 20.2y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
All Ionia 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 | Rausch Bros Trucking Of Ionia LLC Ionia, IA | MC179645 | 194677 | 32 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | V J C Farms INC Ionia, IA | - | 1043055 | 5 | 23.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Landon Johnston LLC Ionia, IA | MC1244343 | 3631662 | 4 | 5.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Jay M Burgart Ionia, IA | MC338582 | 661249 | 3 | 29.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Scott Shinstine Ionia, IA | - | 1998014 | 3 | 16.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Lowland Acres Trucking LLC Ionia, IA | MC702352 | 1928203 | 3 | 16.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | William Orthaus Ionia, IA | MC1235386 | 3357438 | 2 | 6.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Austin Brincks Trucking LLC Ionia, IA | - | 4090378 | 2 | 3.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Shanon Maloy Ionia, IA | MC1700540 | 4349651 | 2 | 1.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | J L G Transportation INC Ionia, IA | MC672432 | 1481133 | 2 | 20.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Ludemann Trucking LLC Ionia, IA | MC703817 | 1977542 | 1 | 16.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Klassen Trucking LLC Ionia, IA | MC719152 | 1699079 | 1 | 18.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Adt Trucking LLC Ionia, IA | MC1272041 | 3669743 | 1 | 4.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Ryan Idler Ionia, IA | MC494416 | 1263939 | 1 | 21.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Deere Trucking LLC Ionia, IA | MC1664247 | 4281160 | 1 | 1.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Ionia trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Ionia, Iowa?
Ionia, IA 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 Ionia?
The average fleet size among Ionia carriers is 4.2 power units. Approximately 20 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Ionia carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Ionia-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Ionia 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 Ionia?
Ionia'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 15 Ionia carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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