Trucking Companies in Meriden, CT
Meriden, CT has 134 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
134 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Meriden, 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 Meriden, CT freight market
Meriden, CT is home to 134 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 134 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Meriden carriers is 3.9 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Meriden 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 Meriden shows 182 single-truck operators (135.8% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 287 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 17 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 70 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 Meriden 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 134 Meriden 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 Meriden, CT
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 134 total carriers.
Tradebe Treatment And Recycling Northeast LLC has operated for 37.6y with 98 power units and 54 drivers under Common authority.
Plimpton And Hills CORP has operated for 37.6y with 49 power units and 66 drivers under Carrier authority.
Larosa Construction Co INC has operated for 30.8y with 31 power units and 16 drivers under Carrier authority.
J And J Brothers LLC has operated for 7.2y with 28 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
J Vitali Transportation LLC has operated for 21.6y with 27 power units and 24 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Tuxis Ohr'S Fuel Incorporated has operated for 28.2y with 25 power units and 20 drivers under Carrier authority.
The Lyon And Billard Co has operated for 37.0y with 24 power units and 17 drivers under Carrier authority.
Roman Oil Company INC has operated for 36.4y with 19 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Liberty Limousine Service LLC has operated for 32.8y with 16 power units and 39 drivers under Common authority.
B-S Delivery LLC has operated for 14.6y with 8 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
All Meriden carriers — complete directory
134 carriers total. Page 1 of 6. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tradebe Treatment And Recycling Northeast LLC Meriden, CT | MC535516 | 331151 | 98 | 37.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Plimpton And Hills CORP Meriden, CT | - | 332314 | 49 | 37.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Larosa Construction Co INC Meriden, CT | - | 612378 | 31 | 30.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | J And J Brothers LLC Meriden, CT | FF31406 | 3254536 | 28 | 7.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | J Vitali Transportation LLC Meriden, CT | MC497666 | 1299065 | 27 | 21.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Tuxis Ohr'S Fuel Incorporated Meriden, CT | - | 734619 | 25 | 28.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | The Lyon And Billard Co Meriden, CT | - | 355376 | 24 | 37.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Roman Oil Company INC Meriden, CT | - | 379432 | 19 | 36.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Liberty Limousine Service LLC Meriden, CT | MC211312 | 535894 | 16 | 32.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | B-S Delivery LLC Meriden, CT | MC770627 | 2202155 | 8 | 14.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Kogut Nursery LLC Meriden, CT | - | 1588782 | 6 | 19.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Tur Transportation LLC Meriden, CT | MC819466 | 2097581 | 5 | 15.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Is Express LLC Meriden, CT | MC1460814 | 3936810 | 5 | 3.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Tur Transportation LLC Meriden, CT | MC1736762 | 4418486 | 5 | 1.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Larosa Earth Group LLC Meriden, CT | - | 1615352 | 4 | 19.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | A & F Trucking LLC Meriden, CT | MC803465 | 1595512 | 4 | 19.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | J & S Trucking LLC Meriden, CT | MC846713 | 2440986 | 4 | 12.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Tims Sign & Lighting Service INC Meriden, CT | - | 646782 | 4 | 30.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Bma Transportation INC Meriden, CT | MC1518480 | 4023894 | 3 | 3.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Jq Transport LLC Meriden, CT | MC1631662 | 4074660 | 3 | 3.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Dmx Transportation LLC Meriden, CT | MC1509970 | 4010635 | 3 | 3.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Rvm Trucking LLC Meriden, CT | MC826051 | 1904671 | 3 | 17.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Brand Nu Laboratories INC Meriden, CT | - | 257421 | 3 | 41.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Y And Y Trucking LLC Meriden, CT | MC843351 | 2274042 | 3 | 14.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Cable Management LLC Meriden, CT | - | 1750134 | 3 | 18.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Meriden trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Meriden, Connecticut?
Meriden, CT has 134 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 134 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Meriden?
The average fleet size among Meriden carriers is 3.9 power units. Approximately 182 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Meriden carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Meriden-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Meriden 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 Meriden?
Meriden'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 134 Meriden carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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