CITY DIRECTORY · TENNESSEE

Trucking companies in Knoxville, TN

1,190 FMCSA-registered trucking companies are based in Knoxville. The typical fleet runs 2 power units, and most haul general freight. Knoxville's vehicle out-of-service rate sits at 13.7%, below the 22.26% national average.

1,190
Registered companies
287
Active for-hire authorities
2
Median fleet (power units)
13.7%
Vehicle OOS · nat’l 22.26%
14
New registrations, 30 days

Showing 1–25 of 1,190 companies

Highway Transport Chemical LLCReview · 90
DBA Highway Transport
USDOT 41216 · MC-111302 · Knoxville
General FreightLiquids/GasesIntermodal Containers+1
1,301
Power units
13.1%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Pilot Travel Centers LLCReview · 80
DBA Tartan
USDOT 91805 · MC-694221 · Knoxville
General FreightLiquids/GasesOther
1,279
Power units
4.3%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
The HT Hackney CompanyReview · 90
USDOT 342596 · MC-146469 · Knoxville
General FreightFresh ProduceMeat+3
719
Power units
16.1%
Vehicle OOS
37 yr
Registered
TLD Logistics Services IncReview · 72Carrier & Broker
USDOT 1820774 · MC-658802 · Knoxville
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls+13
495
Power units
24.2%
Vehicle OOS
18 yr
Registered
Star Construction LLCClear · 92
USDOT 263035 · Knoxville
Motor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+4
490
Power units
23.9%
Vehicle OOS
41 yr
Registered
Waste Connections of Tennessee IncHigh risk · 64
DBA Clarksville Disposal
USDOT 687437 · MC-687576 · Knoxville
Garbage/Refuse
475
Power units
68.7%
Vehicle OOS
29 yr
Registered
Apac-Atlantic IncClear · 100
DBA CRH
USDOT 91655 · MC-1782041 · Knoxville
Motor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+4
382
Power units
13.6%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Holston Gases IncClear · 100
USDOT 123210 · Knoxville
General FreightLiquids/Gases
234
Power units
13.5%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Phillips Heavy IncClear · 92
DBA Phillips Heavy
USDOT 47629 · Knoxville
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsPassengers+1
191
Power units
25.8%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Vanterra Foundation Solutions LLCReview · 84
DBA '58 Foundations
USDOT 3327137 · FF-61705 · Knoxville
Building MaterialsConstructionOther
151
Power units
33.3%
Vehicle OOS
7 yr
Registered
Power Equipment CompanyClear · 96
USDOT 200881 · Knoxville
Other
149
Power units
0.0%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Stowers Machinery CorporationReview · 84
USDOT 77236 · Knoxville
Machinery, Large ObjectsCommodities Dry Bulk
140
Power units
36.8%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Pemberton Truck Lines IncClear · 92
USDOT 234913 · MC-163374 · Knoxville
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber+7
139
Power units
24.8%
Vehicle OOS
43 yr
Registered
East Tennessee Human Resource Agency IncClear · 90
DBA Ethra Public Transit
USDOT 919845 · MC-850036 · Knoxville
Passengers
126
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
25 yr
Registered
Comcast of the SouthClear · 95
DBA Comcast
USDOT 993301 · Knoxville
Liquids/GasesUtilitiesOther
112
Power units
0.0%
Vehicle OOS
24 yr
Registered
Wolf Tree IncClear · 90
DBA Wolf Tree Or Davey Or Wolf Or Cortese Tree Specialist
USDOT 738492 · Knoxville
Motor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large Objects+3
111
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
28 yr
Registered
Malones Transportation LLCHigh risk · 39
USDOT 4314171 · MC-1682094 · Knoxville
General Freight
110
Power units
27.8%
Vehicle OOS
2 yr
Registered
Cherokee Distributing CompanyReview · 84
USDOT 1799691 · Knoxville
Beverages
107
Power units
57.1%
Vehicle OOS
18 yr
Registered
American Transportation CompanyClear · 100Carrier & Broker
USDOT 868890 · MC-380019 · Knoxville
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
91
Power units
4.6%
Vehicle OOS
26 yr
Registered
Triple H Delivery IncClear · 100
USDOT 123201 · MC-206677 · Knoxville
General FreightOther
90
Power units
12.9%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Perfect Storm Logistics Tennessee LLCClear · 95
DBA KTG School Bus Lines
USDOT 4426294 · Knoxville
Passengers
89
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
1 yr
Registered
Claiborne Hauling LLCClear · 100
USDOT 897341 · MC-389990 · Knoxville
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+5
85
Power units
0.0%
Vehicle OOS
26 yr
Registered
Phillips Fleet LLCClear · 96
DBA Phillips Fleet
USDOT 3075979 · MC-63904 · Knoxville
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
82
Power units
11.1%
Vehicle OOS
8 yr
Registered
Pri of East TennesseeReview · 80
DBA Pavement Restorations of East TN
USDOT 1841225 · MC-37111 · Knoxville
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
80
Power units
37.5%
Vehicle OOS
17 yr
Registered
Sysco Knoxville LLCClear · 90
USDOT 1704687 · MC-644770 · Knoxville
General FreightFresh ProduceMeat+5
77
Power units
19.0%
Vehicle OOS
19 yr
Registered

Knoxville trucking FAQ

How many trucking companies are in Knoxville?

1,190 active motor carriers and freight brokers list a Knoxville physical address in the FMCSA census, of which 287 hold active operating authority.

Which Knoxville trucking companies have the largest fleets?

The directory is ranked by power units reported on each company's latest MCS-150 filing. Use the "Largest fleets" view to see companies running 50 or more trucks.

How do I check if a Knoxville carrier is safe to load?

Open any profile for its operating authority status, insurance on file, 24-month out-of-service rates against the national average, crash history and identity checks, summarized as a load-decision score.

What is the out-of-service rate for Knoxville carriers?

Over the last 24 months, 13.7% of vehicle inspections on Knoxville-based carriers resulted in an out-of-service order, compared with 22.26% nationally.