Trucking Companies in Illinois
9,586 registered carriers · 311,946 trucks · 312,009 drivers
Illinois ranks 6th among all U.S. states with 9,586 registered motor carriers operating 311,946 commercial vehicles. The state accounts for 3.9% of all FMCSA-registered carriers nationwide. CHICAGO leads with 699 companies (7.3% of the state total), followed by SCHAUMBURG (199). Heavy truck drivers in Illinois earn an average of $55,210 per year, above the national average of $51,894.
9,586
Carriers
311,946
Trucks
312,009
Drivers
$55,210
Avg Trucker Salary
1,456M
Freight Tons/Year
75.1
Carriers per 100K
3.4%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Illinois
CHICAGO
699 carriers
SCHAUMBURG
199 carriers
NAPERVILLE
193 carriers
PLAINFIELD
187 carriers
AURORA
171 carriers
ELK GROVE VILLAGE
166 carriers
DES PLAINES
124 carriers
JOLIET
106 carriers
BOLINGBROOK
103 carriers
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
96 carriers
ELGIN
90 carriers
BURR RIDGE
87 carriers
BENSENVILLE
87 carriers
ADDISON
84 carriers
ROMEOVILLE
82 carriers
ROCKFORD
81 carriers
ROLLING MEADOWS
76 carriers
PALATINE
75 carriers
CAROL STREAM
71 carriers
WILLOWBROOK
71 carriers
Largest Carriers in Illinois
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Illinois?
There are 9,586 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Illinois, operating a combined fleet of 311,946 commercial vehicles with 312,009 drivers. This makes Illinois the 6th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Illinois?
The largest trucking company in Illinois by fleet size is DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES LP, based in WARRENVILLE, with 10,690 power units and 9,252 drivers.
Which city in Illinois has the most trucking companies?
CHICAGO has the most trucking companies in Illinois with 699 registered carriers, representing 7.3% of the state total. SCHAUMBURG is second with 199 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Illinois?
You can verify any Illinois trucking company's USDOT number using our search tool or the FMCSA SAFER database. Enter the company name, USDOT number, or MC number to view their safety rating, inspection history, insurance status, and BASICs scores.
What is the average fleet size for trucking companies in Illinois?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Illinois operates 32.5 power units, which is above the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Illinois?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Illinois earn an average of $55,210 per year, according to BLS data. This is above the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Illinois?
Illinois handles approximately 1,456 million tons of freight by truck annually, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This ranks the state among the top freight corridors in the nation.
Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System