Trucking Companies in Salida, CO
Salida, CO has 12 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
12 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Salida, 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 Salida, CO freight market
Salida, CO 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 Salida carriers is 4.7 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Salida 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 Salida shows 55 single-truck operators (458.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 114 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 57 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 Salida 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 Salida 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 Salida, CO
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 12 of 12 total carriers.
Moltz Construction INC has operated for 23.5y with 12 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Muddy Dog Equipment has operated for 1.4y with 11 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lowry Contracting INC has operated for 32.5y with 8 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rocky Mountain Crane Service has operated for 24.3y with 7 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Salida Medical & Respiratory has operated for 25.2y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mcfarland Oil LLC has operated for 25.4y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Lyle Johnston has operated for 27.6y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Salida Auto & Diesel Repair LLC has operated for 3.1y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hello Dreamer LLC has operated for 0.3y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Cavalea Continental Freight INC has operated for 39.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Salida 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 | Moltz Construction INC Salida, CO | - | 1080209 | 12 | 23.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Muddy Dog Equipment Salida, CO | - | 4342197 | 11 | 1.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Lowry Contracting INC Salida, CO | - | 543155 | 8 | 32.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Rocky Mountain Crane Service Salida, CO | - | 1003653 | 7 | 24.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Salida Medical & Respiratory Salida, CO | - | 941240 | 5 | 25.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Mcfarland Oil LLC Salida, CO | MC557326 | 927278 | 5 | 25.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Lyle Johnston Salida, CO | - | 780545 | 2 | 27.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Salida Auto & Diesel Repair LLC Salida, CO | - | 4064193 | 2 | 3.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Hello Dreamer LLC Salida, CO | MC1793136 | 4524489 | 1 | 0.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Cavalea Continental Freight INC Salida, CO | MC195893 | 295648 | 1 | 39.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | The Beekeeper'S Honey Boutique LLC Salida, CO | - | 4521851 | 1 | 0.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Pinon Jay Transport LLC Salida, CO | MC1580795 | 4129144 | 1 | 2.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Salida trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Salida, Colorado?
Salida, CO 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 Salida?
The average fleet size among Salida carriers is 4.7 power units. Approximately 55 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Salida carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Salida-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Salida 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 Salida?
Salida's carrier population includes other 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 Salida carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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