Hotshot Trucking Companies in Illinois
Illinois has 23,690 hotshot trucking companies as of May 2026. Expedited freight using medium-duty trucks (typically Class 3-5) with flatbed or gooseneck trailers for time-critical loads. Browse all hotshot carriers in Illinois with verified safety scores and authority status.
Top cities for hotshot in Illinois
10 cities with hotshot carriers.
Largest hotshot carriers in Illinois
Top carriers by fleet size. First 3 featured.
David J Sterenberg And Jonathan P Sterenberg has operated for 18.1y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Curry Family Farms INC has operated for 18.1y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Global Cargo Lines INC has operated for 10.2y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Fogarty Van Lines INC has operated for 52.0y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Premier Woodworking Concepts LTD has operated for 24.4y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Blue Charter Coach Co has operated for 27.6y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Quarters Concessions INC has operated for 20.0y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ed Steffen has operated for 18.1y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bmk Trucking INC has operated for 18.1y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Clarence Vogelzang has operated for 18.1y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Viva Logistics INC has operated for 18.1y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Traveling Safely Transportations has operated for 4.1y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Nelson Pipe & Supply INC has operated for 52.0y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Anderson Sisters Transportation LLC has operated for 4.1y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Parrish Carpet Sales INC has operated for 52.0y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Source: FMCSA carrier census. Owner-operators with power_units = 1, typically flatbed configuration. View methodology
Frequently asked questions
How many hotshot carriers are in Illinois?
Illinois has 23,690 registered hotshot trucking companies as of May 2026. Of these, 23,690 hold active FMCSA authority.
Which city in Illinois has the most hotshot carriers?
Chicago leads with 3,213 hotshot carriers in Illinois.
How do I find a hotshot carrier in Illinois?
Browse the city directories below or use Truck Graph search. Each carrier profile includes safety scores, insurance, and risk screening.
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