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Refrigerated (Reefer) Trucking Companies in Illinois

Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Illinois has 5,863 refrigerated (reefer) trucking companies as of May 2026. Temperature-controlled trailers for perishable goods including produce, meat, dairy, and pharmaceuticals. Browse all refrigerated (reefer) carriers in Illinois with verified safety scores and authority status.

At a glance
Total carriers5,863
Active authority5,863
Avg fleet size13.5 units
Top cityChicago
EquipmentRefrigerated (Reefer)

Top cities for refrigerated (reefer) in Illinois

10 cities with refrigerated (reefer) carriers.

#1
Chicago
520 carriers
#2
Plainfield
165 carriers
#3
Naperville
143 carriers
#4
Schaumburg
129 carriers
#5
Aurora
128 carriers
#6
Des Plaines
91 carriers
#7
Elk Grove Village
88 carriers
#8
Joliet
82 carriers
#9
Bolingbrook
73 carriers
#10
Elgin
62 carriers

Largest refrigerated (reefer) carriers in Illinois

Top carriers by fleet size. First 3 featured.

Featured · Sponsored
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
Featured · Sponsored
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
Featured · Sponsored
99
DOT-3762335Rosemont,

Lakeshore Recycling Systems LLC has operated for 4.6y with 1463 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,463
Drivers
Auth. age
4.6y
OOS active
None
Positions 4–15
99
Mn89 INCActive
DOT-2954920Oak Lawn,

Mn89 INC has operated for 9.5y with 1262 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,262
Drivers
Auth. age
9.5y
OOS active
None
99
Trans-Porte INCActiveEstablished
DOT-745614Rosemont,

Trans-Porte INC has operated for 28.1y with 1143 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,143
Drivers
Auth. age
28.1y
OOS active
None
95
Quantix Scs LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-138986Morris,

Quantix Scs LLC has operated for 52.0y with 950 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
950
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
95
Cadence Premier Cargo INCActiveEstablished
DOT-1861195Joliet,

Cadence Premier Cargo INC has operated for 17.2y with 946 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
946
Drivers
Auth. age
17.2y
OOS active
None
91
Cassens Transport CompanyActiveEstablished
DOT-124358Edwardsville,

Cassens Transport Company has operated for 52.0y with 911 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
911
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
78
Beelman Truck CoActiveEstablished
DOT-124260East Saint Louis,

Beelman Truck Co has operated for 52.0y with 784 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
784
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
62
DOT-71317Hudson,

Nussbaum Transportation Services INC has operated for 52.0y with 615 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
615
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
60
Sei Acquisition LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-484360Chicago Ridge,

Sei Acquisition LLC has operated for 34.0y with 600 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
600
Drivers
Auth. age
34.0y
OOS active
None
58
Gp Transportation CoActiveEstablished
DOT-1527352Joliet,

Gp Transportation Co has operated for 19.9y with 575 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
575
Drivers
Auth. age
19.9y
OOS active
None
50
DOT-3531639Romeoville,

Dj Cargo INC has operated for 5.5y with 500 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
500
Drivers
Auth. age
5.5y
OOS active
None
48
DOT-3546628North Aurora,

Bukhara Trans INC has operated for 5.4y with 475 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
475
Drivers
Auth. age
5.4y
OOS active
None
45
DOT-3527436Lisle,

Uscan Logistics INC has operated for 5.5y with 450 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
450
Drivers
Auth. age
5.5y
OOS active
None

Source: FMCSA carrier census. Approximated from general carrier population; granular reefer data not available in FMCSA census. View methodology

Frequently asked questions

How many refrigerated (reefer) carriers are in Illinois?

Illinois has 5,863 registered refrigerated (reefer) trucking companies as of May 2026. Of these, 5,863 hold active FMCSA authority.

Which city in Illinois has the most refrigerated (reefer) carriers?

Chicago leads with 520 refrigerated (reefer) carriers in Illinois.

How do I find a refrigerated (reefer) 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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