Trucking Companies in Ft Smith, AR
Ft Smith, AR has 12 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Arkansas's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
12 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Ft Smith, AR.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Ft Smith, AR freight market
Ft Smith, AR is home to 12 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 12 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Ft Smith carriers is 10.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by a mix of small and mid-size operations. The Ft Smith carrier population contributes to Arkansas's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Ft Smith shows 4 single-truck operators (33.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 13 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 0 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 10 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Ft Smith carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 12 Ft Smith carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Ft Smith, AR
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 12 of 12 total carriers.
Generations Transport has operated for 27 yr 6 mo with 72 power units and 51 drivers under Contract authority.
Belle Point Beverages INC has operated for 22 yr 3 mo with 16 power units and 37 drivers under Carrier authority.
Godfrey & Black Brick & Stone INC has operated for 19 yr 2 mo with 14 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Markham Restaurant Supply INC has operated for 26 yr 11 mo with 8 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Greg'S Too INC has operated for 25 yr 7 mo with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Union Christian Academy has operated for 26 yr 2 mo with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
A Harris Moving & Storage INC has operated for 23 yr with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Johns Dx INC has operated for 25 yr 6 mo with 2 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Matt Merechka has operated for 19 yr 1 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
B L Trucking Of Ft Smith LLC has operated for 19 yr 10 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Ft Smith carriers — complete directory
12 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Generations Transport Ft Smith, AR | MC350023 | 783619 | 72 | 27 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Belle Point Beverages INC Ft Smith, AR | - | 1211623 | 16 | 22 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Godfrey & Black Brick & Stone INC Ft Smith, AR | - | 1625519 | 14 | 19 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Markham Restaurant Supply INC Ft Smith, AR | - | 815251 | 8 | 26 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Greg'S Too INC Ft Smith, AR | MC520509 | 914796 | 4 | 25 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Union Christian Academy Ft Smith, AR | - | 864999 | 3 | 26 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | A Harris Moving & Storage INC Ft Smith, AR | MC460768 | 1133688 | 2 | 23 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Johns Dx INC Ft Smith, AR | MC1018408 | 915852 | 2 | 25 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Matt Merechka Ft Smith, AR | - | 1639985 | 1 | 19 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | B L Trucking Of Ft Smith LLC Ft Smith, AR | MC570404 | 1530736 | 1 | 19 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Tjimnson INC Ft Smith, AR | MC896542 | 963920 | 1 | 24 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Edmoundson Steel Erection INC Ft Smith, AR | - | 541354 | 1 | 32 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Ft Smith trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Ft Smith, Arkansas?
Ft Smith, AR has 12 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 12 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Ft Smith?
The average fleet size among Ft Smith carriers is 10.4 power units. Approximately 4 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Ft Smith carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Ft Smith-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Ft Smith trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Ft Smith?
Ft Smith's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 12 Ft Smith carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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