Trucking Companies in Laurel, DE
Laurel, DE has 87 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).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
87 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Laurel, 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 Laurel, DE freight market
Laurel, DE is home to 87 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 87 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Laurel carriers is 4.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Laurel 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 Laurel shows 65 single-truck operators (74.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 122 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 33 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 Laurel 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 87 Laurel 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 Laurel, DE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 87 total carriers.
Horsey Trucking LLC has operated for 30.8y with 78 power units and 32 drivers under Contract authority.
Art Collins INC has operated for 52.0y with 35 power units and 35 drivers under Contract authority.
Johnny Janosik INC has operated for 36.7y with 22 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Shore Waste LLC has operated for 19.0y with 14 power units and 11 drivers under Carrier authority.
State Line Machine INC has operated for 20.9y with 12 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
Vincent Farms INC has operated for 31.3y with 11 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Carey'S INC has operated for 37.4y with 11 power units and 5 drivers under Contract authority.
Sussex Irrigation LLC has operated for 8.1y with 10 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
C & S Farms INC has operated for 12.2y with 10 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Seagull Fence & Concrete LLC has operated for 18.8y with 10 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Laurel carriers — complete directory
87 carriers total. Page 1 of 4. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Horsey Trucking LLC Laurel, DE | MC866454 | 611549 | 78 | 30.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Art Collins INC Laurel, DE | MC245067 | 144622 | 35 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Johnny Janosik INC Laurel, DE | - | 369133 | 22 | 36.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Shore Waste LLC Laurel, DE | - | 1646981 | 14 | 19.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | State Line Machine INC Laurel, DE | - | 1394449 | 12 | 20.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Vincent Farms INC Laurel, DE | - | 592212 | 11 | 31.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Carey'S INC Laurel, DE | MC256140 | 339494 | 11 | 37.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Sussex Irrigation LLC Laurel, DE | - | 3128118 | 10 | 8.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | C & S Farms INC Laurel, DE | MC101772 | 2481412 | 10 | 12.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Seagull Fence & Concrete LLC Laurel, DE | - | 1675486 | 10 | 18.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Generations Welding & Contracting LLC Laurel, DE | - | 3140653 | 9 | 8.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Smw Sales LLC Laurel, DE | - | 2074686 | 7 | 15.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | West Side Auto Parts LLC Laurel, DE | - | 3789448 | 7 | 4.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Dukes Lumber Company INC Laurel, DE | - | 33701 | 7 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | J & J Shop LLC Laurel, DE | - | 342055 | 6 | 37.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | D&J Sweeping LLC Laurel, DE | MC1084998 | 2904105 | 6 | 9.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | C & S Transport INC Laurel, DE | MC1304352 | 3520288 | 6 | 5.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Rt 30 Auto & Truck Salvage LLC Laurel, DE | MC1058079 | 3323728 | 5 | 6.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Foxtail Farm LLC Laurel, DE | - | 2188528 | 5 | 14.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Hd Tire Saervice & Sales Laurel, DE | - | 1858945 | 4 | 17.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Passwaters Towing & Recovery Laurel, DE | MC870458 | 2454753 | 4 | 12.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Safe Travel Transportation LLC Laurel, DE | MC34318 | 3020945 | 4 | 8.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Ramco Solutions LLC Laurel, DE | - | 4000773 | 4 | 3.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Common Sense Solutions LLC Laurel, DE | - | 2837552 | 4 | 10.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | David G Horsey & Sons INC Laurel, DE | - | 84426 | 4 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Laurel trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Laurel, Delaware?
Laurel, DE has 87 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 87 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Laurel?
The average fleet size among Laurel carriers is 4.5 power units. Approximately 65 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Laurel carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Laurel-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Laurel 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 Laurel?
Laurel'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 87 Laurel carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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