Trucking Companies in Bantam, CT
Bantam, CT has 4 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Connecticut'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
4 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Bantam, CT.
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 Bantam, CT freight market
Bantam, CT is home to 4 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 4 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Bantam carriers is 5.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Bantam carrier population contributes to Connecticut's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Bantam shows 8 single-truck operators (200.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 16 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 3 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 Bantam 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 4 Bantam 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 Bantam, CT
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 4 of 4 total carriers.
Bantam Supply Co INC has operated for 30.6y with 14 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Arethusa Farm Dairy LLC has operated for 13.9y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Custom Millwork & Design Group INC has operated for 7.5y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
A&K Service LLC has operated for 7.0y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Bantam carriers — complete directory
4 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bantam Supply Co INC Bantam, CT | - | 619605 | 14 | 30.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Arethusa Farm Dairy LLC Bantam, CT | - | 2325710 | 5 | 13.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Custom Millwork & Design Group INC Bantam, CT | - | 3216503 | 2 | 7.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | A&K Service LLC Bantam, CT | MC1045857 | 3298668 | 2 | 7.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Bantam carriers by equipment type
Browse specialized carriers operating in Bantam, CT by trailer and equipment classification.
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Bantam trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Bantam, Connecticut?
Bantam, CT has 4 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 4 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Bantam?
The average fleet size among Bantam carriers is 5.8 power units. Approximately 8 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Bantam carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Bantam-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Bantam 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 Bantam?
Bantam'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 4 Bantam carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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