Trucking Companies in Florence, CO
Florence, CO has 11 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Colorado'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
11 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Florence, CO.
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 Florence, CO freight market
Florence, CO is home to 11 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 11 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Florence carriers is 6.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Florence carrier population contributes to Colorado's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Florence shows 27 single-truck operators (245.5% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 47 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 3 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 18 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 Florence 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 11 Florence 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 Florence, CO
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 11 of 11 total carriers.
Langston Concrete INC has operated for 22.5y with 55 power units and 23 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Ironhorse Logistics LLC has operated for 0.1y with 4 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Lawrence W Owens has operated for 24.9y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Craig C Walker has operated for 11.0y with 2 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Simshauser Trucking LLC has operated for 30.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
Desert Reef Hot Spring LLC has operated for 0.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Richard Fay has operated for 28.9y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hollenbeck Bar Box Ranch LLC has operated for 2.5y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lawrence George Vernetti has operated for 19.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Jc Enterprises LTD Liability Company has operated for 8.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Florence carriers — complete directory
11 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Langston Concrete INC Florence, CO | MC649289 | 1188644 | 55 | 22.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Ironhorse Logistics LLC Florence, CO | MC1813594 | 4562397 | 4 | 0.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Lawrence W Owens Florence, CO | - | 966010 | 4 | 24.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Craig C Walker Florence, CO | MC936836 | 2715552 | 2 | 11.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Simshauser Trucking LLC Florence, CO | MC489908 | 616099 | 1 | 30.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Desert Reef Hot Spring LLC Florence, CO | - | 4558640 | 1 | 0.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Richard Fay Florence, CO | - | 698443 | 1 | 28.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Hollenbeck Bar Box Ranch LLC Florence, CO | MC1728610 | 4167223 | 1 | 2.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Lawrence George Vernetti Florence, CO | MC583386 | 1574621 | 1 | 19.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Jc Enterprises LTD Liability Company Florence, CO | MC1343136 | 3142832 | 1 | 8.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Mehring Transportation LLC Florence, CO | MC1797181 | 4532079 | 1 | 0.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Florence trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Florence, Colorado?
Florence, CO has 11 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 11 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Florence?
The average fleet size among Florence carriers is 6.5 power units. Approximately 27 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Florence carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Florence-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Florence 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 Florence?
Florence'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 11 Florence carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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