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
41,361
Active Companies
3.03% of U.S. Total
4,057
Active MC Numbers
Companies with active MC docket numbers
737,166
Active Power Units
Total reported power units in IL
479,695
Active Drivers
Total reported drivers in IL
Weekly
Data Updated
Most recent: September 9, 2026
Active Trucking Companies by County
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Top 10 Counties
| # | County | Active Companies | % of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cook | 18,015 | 43.56% |
| 2 | Du Page | 4,971 | 12.02% |
| 3 | Will | 3,368 | 8.14% |
| 4 | Lake | 1,791 | 4.33% |
| 5 | Kane | 1,462 | 3.53% |
| 6 | Mchenry | 940 | 2.27% |
| 7 | Winnebago | 586 | 1.42% |
| 8 | Saint Clair | 565 | 1.37% |
| 9 | Kendall | 483 | 1.17% |
| 10 | Madison | 438 | 1.06% |
Top 10 Cities by Active Companies
| # | City | Active Companies | % of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | 5,662 | 13.69% |
| 2 | Schaumburg | 824 | 1.99% |
| 3 | Aurora | 770 | 1.86% |
| 4 | Plainfield | 749 | 1.81% |
| 5 | Naperville | 670 | 1.62% |
| 6 | Des Plaines | 586 | 1.42% |
| 7 | Elk Grove Village | 577 | 1.40% |
| 8 | Joliet | 567 | 1.37% |
| 9 | Arlington Heights | 428 | 1.03% |
| 10 | Bolingbrook | 406 | 0.98% |
Company Size Distribution
41,361
Total
Companies
Companies
1 Power Unit
18,909
54.35%
2–5 Power Units
9,753
28.03%
6–20 Power Units
3,933
11.30%
21–100 Power Units
1,773
5.10%
101+ Power Units
425
1.22%
Company size is based on total number of power units.