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Trucking Companies in Clayton, DE

Updated 2026-05-30T06:33:49.917Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Clayton, DE has 29 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Delaware'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).

At a glance
Total carriers29
Active authority29
Avg fleet size2.2 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateDelaware
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
29
Clayton metro
Active authority
29
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
2.2
Power units
Prior revoked
0
On record
Risk indicators
0
Active indicators

Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Fleet size and equipment distribution

29 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Clayton, DE.

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 Clayton, DE freight market

Clayton, DE is home to 29 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 29 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Clayton carriers is 2.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Clayton carrier population contributes to Delaware's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.

The fleet composition in Clayton shows 25 single-truck operators (86.2% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 35 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 11 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 Clayton 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 29 Clayton 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

Key finding
Clayton, DE has 29 registered carriers with 29 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Clayton, DE

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 29 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
3
Byler Group LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-2000204Clayton, DE

Byler Group LLC has operated for 16.3y with 12 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
12
Drivers
9
Auth. age
16.3y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
2
DOT-7687Clayton, DE

Southern States Smyrna Clayton Coop has operated for 52.0y with 5 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
9
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
2
Eagle Mhc CoActiveEstablished
DOT-188422Clayton, DE

Eagle Mhc Co has operated for 52.0y with 5 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
7
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–25
1
Anglin Associates LLCActiveEstablished
MC-MC716454DOT-909552Clayton, DE

Anglin Associates LLC has operated for 25.7y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
4
Drivers
2
Auth. age
25.7y
OOS active
None
2
Gateway Construction INCActiveEstablished
MC-MC690369DOT-1047616Clayton, DE

Gateway Construction INC has operated for 23.8y with 4 power units and 9 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
4
Drivers
9
Auth. age
23.8y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1737407DOT-4419647Clayton, DE

Jonn Family Delivery Services LLC has operated for 1.0y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
2
Auth. age
1.0y
OOS active
None
1
Samuel Dixon IiiActiveEstablished
DOT-1448430Clayton, DE

Samuel Dixon Iii has operated for 20.4y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
2
Auth. age
20.4y
OOS active
None
1
Talley ServicesActiveEstablished
DOT-2574007Clayton, DE

Talley Services has operated for 11.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
3
Auth. age
11.4y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1099722DOT-3410934Clayton, DE

Chapp Transport LLC has operated for 6.2y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
6.2y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1477775DOT-3961844Clayton, DE

Reds Travel LLC has operated for 3.7y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
3.7y
OOS active
None

All Clayton carriers — complete directory

29 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Byler Group LLC
Clayton, DE
-20002041216.3yDry van
99
Active
02Southern States Smyrna Clayton Coop
Clayton, DE
-7687552.0yDry van
95
Active
03Eagle Mhc Co
Clayton, DE
-188422552.0yDry van
95
Active
04Anglin Associates LLC
Clayton, DE
MC716454909552425.7yDry van
95
Active
05Gateway Construction INC
Clayton, DE
MC6903691047616423.8yDry van
95
Active
06Jonn Family Delivery Services LLC
Clayton, DE
MC1737407441964731.0yDry van
95
Active
07Samuel Dixon Iii
Clayton, DE
-1448430320.4yDry van
95
Active
08Talley Services
Clayton, DE
-2574007311.4yDry van
95
Active
09Chapp Transport LLC
Clayton, DE
MC1099722341093426.2yDry van
95
Active
10Reds Travel LLC
Clayton, DE
MC1477775396184423.7yDry van
95
Active
11Jr Hill Transports LLC
Clayton, DE
MC1059015332582526.8yDry van
95
Active
12Gordon Dunning
Clayton, DE
-1446526220.4yDry van
95
Active
13Digati Wastewater Services LLC
Clayton, DE
MC96401313668918.0yDry van
95
Active
14Brightside Enterprise LLC
Clayton, DE
MC1692250433346811.5yDry van
95
Active
15Martin Logistics LLC
Clayton, DE
MC1692686433442211.5yDry van
95
Active
16Bylers Concrete LLC
Clayton, DE
-327407417.1yDry van
95
Active
17Thanksgiving Logistics LLC
Clayton, DE
MC1650475425602611.9yDry van
95
Active
18Patrick D Steinhauer
Clayton, DE
-330356316.9yDry van
95
Active
19Ore Transport LLC
Clayton, DE
MC1172772868815110.2yDry van
95
Active
20John H Cook & Son INC
Clayton, DE
-238732142.7yDry van
95
Active
21Jason Patrick Evans
Clayton, DE
-607873130.9yDry van
95
Active
22B&M Ag Services LLC
Clayton, DE
-316790617.8yDry van
95
Active
23Wolverine Logistics LLC
Clayton, DE
MC8619282489108112.2yDry van
95
Active
24Zahir Millennium Trucking LLC
Clayton, DE
MC137837319293617.7yDry van
95
Active
25D & R Miller LLC
Clayton, DE
-328158817.1yDry van
95
Active
Showing 1–25 of 29

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Frequently asked

Clayton trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Clayton, Delaware?

Clayton, DE has 29 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 29 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Clayton?

The average fleet size among Clayton carriers is 2.2 power units. Approximately 25 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Clayton carriers have risk indicators?

Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Clayton-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.

How do I verify a Clayton 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 Clayton?

Clayton'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 29 Clayton carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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