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LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Trucking Companies in Illinois

Updated 2026-05-30T07:30:11.684Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Illinois has 4,662 ltl (less-than-truckload) trucking companies as of May 2026. Consolidated shipments from multiple shippers sharing trailer space for cost-efficient smaller freight moves. Browse all ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers in Illinois with verified safety scores and authority status.

At a glance
Total carriers4,662
Active authority4,662
Avg fleet size179.0 units
Top cityChicago
EquipmentLTL (Less-Than-Truckload)

Top cities for ltl (less-than-truckload) in Illinois

10 cities with ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers.

#1
Chicago
342 carriers
#2
Schaumburg
129 carriers
#3
Naperville
119 carriers
#4
Elk Grove Village
100 carriers
#5
Plainfield
100 carriers
#6
Aurora
87 carriers
#7
Des Plaines
77 carriers
#8
Joliet
66 carriers
#9
Burr Ridge
64 carriers
#10
Bolingbrook
62 carriers

Largest ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers in Illinois

Top carriers by fleet size. First 3 featured.

Featured · Sponsored
99
DOT-4153328Ford Heights,

Truck And Roll has operated for 2.6y with 40004 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
40,004
Drivers
Auth. age
2.6y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
99
DOT-4369508Elgin,

Boy O Boy High Gloss has operated for 1.2y with 12037 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
12,037
Drivers
Auth. age
1.2y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
99
Durham School Services LPActiveEstablished
DOT-350651Warrenville,

Durham School Services LP has operated for 37.2y with 10690 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
10,690
Drivers
Auth. age
37.2y
OOS active
None
Positions 4–15
99
Us Foods INCActiveEstablished
DOT-358597Rosemont,

Us Foods INC has operated for 37.0y with 4941 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
4,941
Drivers
Auth. age
37.0y
OOS active
None
99
Stericycle INCActiveEstablished
DOT-397962Bannockburn,

Stericycle INC has operated for 36.0y with 4131 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
4,131
Drivers
Auth. age
36.0y
OOS active
None
99
DOT-1714924Joliet,

Illinois Central School Bus LLC has operated for 18.5y with 2619 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2,619
Drivers
Auth. age
18.5y
OOS active
None
99
Hub Group Dedicated LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-801828Oak Brook,

Hub Group Dedicated LLC has operated for 27.2y with 2505 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2,505
Drivers
Auth. age
27.2y
OOS active
None
99
L & W Supply CorporationActiveEstablished
DOT-104154Chicago,

L & W Supply Corporation has operated for 52.0y with 2346 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2,346
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
99
Med Trans LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-987933Northbrook,

Med Trans LLC has operated for 24.6y with 2128 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2,128
Drivers
Auth. age
24.6y
OOS active
None
99
DOT-408430Oakbrook Terrace,

Commonwealth Edison Company has operated for 52.0y with 1860 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,860
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
99
Dot Transportation INCActiveEstablished
DOT-424023Mt Sterling,

Dot Transportation INC has operated for 35.6y with 1853 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,853
Drivers
Auth. age
35.6y
OOS active
None
99
DOT-2473254Burr Ridge,

Compass Truck Rental And Lease LLC has operated for 12.3y with 1800 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,800
Drivers
Auth. age
12.3y
OOS active
None
99
DOT-782649Willow Brook,

Meade Electric Company INC has operated for 27.5y with 1576 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,576
Drivers
Auth. age
27.5y
OOS active
None
99
Mr Bult'S INCActiveEstablished
DOT-387102Burnham,

Mr Bult'S INC has operated for 36.2y with 1547 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,547
Drivers
Auth. age
36.2y
OOS active
None
99
DOT-148192Rosemont,

The Martin-Brower Company LLC has operated for 52.0y with 1483 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,483
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None

Source: FMCSA carrier census. Approximated from carriers with larger fleets (power_units > 10) and general operations. View methodology

Frequently asked questions

How many ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers are in Illinois?

Illinois has 4,662 registered ltl (less-than-truckload) trucking companies as of May 2026. Of these, 4,662 hold active FMCSA authority.

Which city in Illinois has the most ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers?

Chicago leads with 342 ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers in Illinois.

How do I find a ltl (less-than-truckload) 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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