Active Trucking
Companies in Illinois
Comprehensive statistics on active trucking companies based in Illinois. Data is sourced from the FMCSA and updated weekly.
Data updated weekly from FMCSA
41,232
Active Companies
3.03% of U.S. Total
6,956
Active MC Numbers
Companies with active MC docket numbers
733,580
Active Power Units
Total reported power units in IL
476,346
Active Drivers
Total reported drivers in IL
Weekly
Data Updated
Most recent: August 26, 2026
Active Trucking Companies by County
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Top 10 Counties
| # | County | Active Companies | % of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cook | 17,953 | 43.54% |
| 2 | Du Page | 4,955 | 12.02% |
| 3 | Will | 3,360 | 8.15% |
| 4 | Lake | 1,784 | 4.33% |
| 5 | Kane | 1,449 | 3.51% |
| 6 | Mchenry | 939 | 2.28% |
| 7 | Winnebago | 582 | 1.41% |
| 8 | Saint Clair | 567 | 1.38% |
| 9 | Kendall | 477 | 1.16% |
| 10 | Madison | 432 | 1.05% |
Top 10 Cities by Active Companies
| # | City | Active Companies | % of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | 5,651 | 13.71% |
| 2 | Schaumburg | 825 | 2.00% |
| 3 | Aurora | 764 | 1.85% |
| 4 | Plainfield | 747 | 1.81% |
| 5 | Naperville | 673 | 1.63% |
| 6 | Des Plaines | 582 | 1.41% |
| 7 | Elk Grove Village | 577 | 1.40% |
| 8 | Joliet | 563 | 1.37% |
| 9 | Arlington Heights | 425 | 1.03% |
| 10 | Bolingbrook | 406 | 0.98% |
Company Size Distribution
41,232
Total
Companies
Companies
1 Power Unit
18,885
54.46%
2–5 Power Units
9,695
27.96%
6–20 Power Units
3,927
11.32%
21–100 Power Units
1,754
5.06%
101+ Power Units
419
1.21%
Company size is based on total number of power units.