STATE DIRECTORY
Trucking companies in Kentucky
43,280 FMCSA-registered trucking companies are based in Kentucky. The typical fleet runs 1 power unit, and most haul general freight. Kentucky's vehicle out-of-service rate sits at 23.1%, above the 22.26% national average. Louisville, Lexington and Bowling Green have the most registered companies.
43,280
Registered companies
4,197
Active for-hire authorities
1
Median fleet (power units)
23.1%
Vehicle OOS · nat’l 22.26%
156
New registrations, 30 days
Showing 1–25 of 43,280 companies
Victor BrockClear · 95
USDOT 3366450 · Owenton
General FreightIntermodal ContainersGarbage/Refuse
4,000
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
6 yr
Registered
Davis H Elliot Company IncorporatedClear · 100
USDOT 32765 · Lexington
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away+6
1,898
Power units
12.6%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Mercer Transportation Company IncReview · 72Carrier & Broker
USDOT 154712 · MC-143059 · Louisville
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor Vehicles+11
1,605
Power units
23.0%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Paschall Truck Lines IncReview · 82Carrier & Broker
USDOT 105234 · MC-111485 · Murray
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding Materials+6
1,092
Power units
24.0%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
5 Star Electric LLCReview · 92
USDOT 2782220 · Clay
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsUtilities+1
812
Power units
17.4%
Vehicle OOS
11 yr
Registered
Ervin Cable Construction LLCReview · 70
USDOT 484244 · Sturgis
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsPassengers+2
706
Power units
40.0%
Vehicle OOS
34 yr
Registered
Creation Gardens IncClear · 100
USDOT 371005 · MC-1119280 · Louisville
Fresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food+2
634
Power units
8.2%
Vehicle OOS
36 yr
Registered
UPS Cartage Services IncClear · 100Carrier & Broker
USDOT 1310845 · MC-508195 · Hebron
General FreightLiquids/GasesChemicals
626
Power units
6.2%
Vehicle OOS
21 yr
Registered
Appalachian Power CompanyClear · 95
USDOT 111120 · Pikeville
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+4
624
Power units
4.5%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Boyd CompanyClear · 100
USDOT 92117 · Louisville
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsUtilities
488
Power units
6.6%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
RJ Corman Railroad Services LLCClear · 92
USDOT 923465 · MC-398384 · Nicholasville
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber+9
450
Power units
28.6%
Vehicle OOS
25 yr
Registered
Friendly Harbor Services IncClear · 100
USDOT 1739188 · Lexington
Passengers
398
Power units
0.0%
Vehicle OOS
18 yr
Registered
The Wells Group LLCClear · 100
USDOT 284196 · West Liberty
Building MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkConstruction+1
393
Power units
12.1%
Vehicle OOS
39 yr
Registered
American Welding & Gas IncReview · 90
USDOT 145402 · MC-352183 · Lexington
General FreightLiquids/GasesChemicals+1
356
Power units
6.5%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Reladyne Transportation LLCClear · 90
USDOT 35671 · MC-788871 · Hebron
Liquids/GasesChemicalsOther
343
Power units
10.6%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Vac2go LLCClear · 100
USDOT 2256130 · Louisville
General FreightGarbage/RefuseOther
334
Power units
10.0%
Vehicle OOS
14 yr
Registered
Hutson IncClear · 96
USDOT 673243 · MC-316082 · Murray
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away+2
320
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
29 yr
Registered
M & M Cartage Co IncClear · 100
USDOT 325199 · MC-182539 · Louisville
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding Materials+3
303
Power units
14.3%
Vehicle OOS
38 yr
Registered
Praxel Line Services LLCClear · 96
USDOT 3595266 · MC-1405936 · London
Machinery, Large ObjectsUtilitiesOther
299
Power units
17.6%
Vehicle OOS
5 yr
Registered
William E Groves Construction LLCReview · 79
USDOT 380588 · Madisonville
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+3
294
Power units
33.3%
Vehicle OOS
36 yr
Registered
Kentucky UtilitiesReview · 90
USDOT 359711 · Louisville
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberLiquids/GasesUtilities+1
280
Power units
0.0%
Vehicle OOS
37 yr
Registered
Louisville Water CompanyClear · 95
USDOT 1084567 · Louisville
UtilitiesOther
254
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
23 yr
Registered
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline IncClear · 95
USDOT 216326 · Owensboro
Machinery, Large ObjectsOther
251
Power units
10.0%
Vehicle OOS
44 yr
Registered
S & S Firestone IncClear · 85
USDOT 271514 · Lexington
General FreightOther
240
Power units
8.0%
Vehicle OOS
40 yr
Registered
Rural Transit Enterprises Coordinated IncClear · 90
USDOT 691393 · MC-322921 · Mt Vernon
Passengers
232
Power units
19.7%
Vehicle OOS
29 yr
Registered
Carriers by city
- Louisville4,843
- Lexington1,948
- Bowling Green1,056
- Owensboro631
- London608
- Nicholasville572
- Richmond515
- Somerset510
- Winchester420
- Paducah418
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- Glasgow417
- Frankfort397
- Elizabethtown380
- Columbia377
- Pikeville348
- Hopkinsville333
- Corbin330
- Georgetown330
- Shelbyville326
- Bardstown320
- Henderson313
- Shepherdsville311
- Monticello310
- Florence307
- Lawrenceburg298
- Campbellsville271
- Harrodsburg271
- Madisonville269
- Mayfield255
- Hazard251
- Salyersville239
- Leitchfield227
- Benton224
- Scottsville215
- Murray214
- Versailles213
- Taylorsville210
- Manchester208
- Liberty200
- Lancaster199
- Russellville196
- Lebanon194
- Mt Sterling194
- Franklin193
- Berea190
- Morehead188
- Russell Springs186
- Paris183
- Albany182
- Greensburg182
- Greenville182
- Cynthiana178
- Princeton176
- Marion171
- Danville165
- Barbourville163
- Cadiz162
- Walton160
- Springfield158
- Crestwood156
- Elkton156
- Burkesville150
- Prestonsburg149
- West Liberty148
- Ashland146
- Whitesburg146
- Williamsburg145
- Morgantown142
- Burlington141
- Fairdale140
- Jackson139
- Stanford139
- Edmonton134
- Irvine128
- Morganfield123
- Flemingsburg119
- Olive Hill116
- Dry Ridge115
- Lagrange113
- Independence111
- Louisa111
- Grayson110
- Hodgenville110
- Central City109
- Covington108
- Eubank107
- Campton106
- Tompkinsville106
- Beaver Dam105
- Mt Washington103
- Maysville101
- Union99
- Erlanger98
- Auburn96
- Vanceburg94
- Cave City93
- Calhoun92
- Hardinsburg92
- Beattyville90
- Brandenburg88
- Hebron88
- Pineville88
- Science Hill87
- Lewisburg86
- Utica85
- Munfordville84
- Owenton84
- Hartford82
- Mount Sterling82
- Nancy81
- Middlesboro80
- New Haven79
- Smiths Grove79
- Waynesburg79
- Clarkson78
- Flat Lick78
- Hustonville78
- Alexandria77
- Clay City77
- Carlisle76
Carriers by cargo
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- Car haulers and auto transport companies in Kentucky
- Household goods moving companies in Kentucky
- Tanker trucking companies in Kentucky
- Intermodal and drayage companies in Kentucky
- Dry bulk trucking companies in Kentucky
- Livestock haulers in Kentucky
- Heavy haul trucking companies in Kentucky
- Construction and dump truck companies in Kentucky
- General freight trucking companies in Kentucky
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Kentucky trucking FAQ
How many trucking companies are in Kentucky?
43,280 active motor carriers and freight brokers list a Kentucky physical address in the FMCSA census, of which 4,197 hold active operating authority.
Which Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky carriers?
Over the last 24 months, 23.1% of vehicle inspections on Kentucky-based carriers resulted in an out-of-service order, compared with 22.26% nationally.