Trucking Companies in Newark, DE
Newark, DE has 359 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
359 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Newark, 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 Newark, DE freight market
Newark, DE is home to 359 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 359 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Newark carriers is 5.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Newark 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 Newark shows 288 single-truck operators (80.2% of all carriers) alongside 2 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 441 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 18 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 83 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 Newark 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 359 Newark 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 Newark, DE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 359 total carriers.
Delmarva Power And Light Company has operated for 52.0y with 427 power units and 448 drivers under Carrier authority.
A-Del Construction Co INC has operated for 43.1y with 82 power units and 64 drivers under Carrier authority.
Artesian Water Co INC has operated for 52.0y with 71 power units and 208 drivers under Carrier authority.
Colonial Trucking INC has operated for 25.2y with 48 power units and 24 drivers under Common authority.
Tmx Intermodal INC has operated for 12.6y with 45 power units and 45 drivers under Common authority.
Bear Materials LLC has operated for 27.9y with 44 power units and 29 drivers under Carrier authority.
Contractors Hauling LLC has operated for 26.3y with 43 power units and 23 drivers under Carrier authority.
Christiana Care Health Services INC has operated for 43.0y with 36 power units and 35 drivers under Carrier authority.
Cgc Geoservices LLC has operated for 15.1y with 34 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mdd3 Logistics LLC has operated for 6.9y with 30 power units and 70 drivers under Common authority.
All Newark carriers — complete directory
359 carriers total. Page 1 of 15. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Delmarva Power And Light Company Newark, DE | - | 33716 | 427 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | A-Del Construction Co INC Newark, DE | - | 231219 | 82 | 43.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Artesian Water Co INC Newark, DE | - | 33695 | 71 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Colonial Trucking INC Newark, DE | MC581080 | 945133 | 48 | 25.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Tmx Intermodal INC Newark, DE | MC843711 | 2445078 | 45 | 12.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Bear Materials LLC Newark, DE | - | 760897 | 44 | 27.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Contractors Hauling LLC Newark, DE | - | 853951 | 43 | 26.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Christiana Care Health Services INC Newark, DE | - | 233777 | 36 | 43.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Cgc Geoservices LLC Newark, DE | - | 2146933 | 34 | 15.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Mdd3 Logistics LLC Newark, DE | MC1050934 | 3309299 | 30 | 6.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Thg Transport INC Newark, DE | MC530504 | 1396238 | 30 | 20.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | J F Sobieski Mechanical Contractors INC Newark, DE | - | 897486 | 26 | 25.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Delaware Express Tours INC Newark, DE | MC454624 | 1126310 | 24 | 23.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Betts Texaco And B And G Glass INC Newark, DE | MC492850 | 339550 | 23 | 37.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Nichols Nursery INC Newark, DE | - | 471547 | 21 | 34.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Dream Team Transportation LLC Newark, DE | MC1638371 | 4233744 | 21 | 2.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Gregory S Rafail Newark, DE | - | 2005798 | 19 | 16.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Austin & Bednash Construction INC Newark, DE | MC853702 | 1038611 | 19 | 23.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Turf Pro INC Newark, DE | - | 2116875 | 16 | 15.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Food Bank Of Delaware INC Newark, DE | - | 316699 | 15 | 38.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | M Davis & Sons INC Newark, DE | - | 518614 | 15 | 33.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Contractual Carriers INC Newark, DE | MC146202 | 6700 | 14 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School Newark, DE | MC57197 | 3064512 | 14 | 8.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Sardo And Sons Warehousing INC Newark, DE | MC115955 | 309125 | 12 | 38.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Hillside Oil Co INC Newark, DE | MC287325 | 64773 | 11 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Newark trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Newark, Delaware?
Newark, DE has 359 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 359 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Newark?
The average fleet size among Newark carriers is 5.0 power units. Approximately 288 carriers operate a single truck, while 2 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Newark carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Newark-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Newark 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 Newark?
Newark'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 359 Newark carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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