Trucking Companies in Townsend, DE
Townsend, DE has 63 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
63 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Townsend, 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 Townsend, DE freight market
Townsend, DE is home to 63 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 63 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Townsend carriers is 5.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Townsend 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 Townsend shows 46 single-truck operators (73.0% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 76 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 9 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 17 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 Townsend 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 63 Townsend 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 Townsend, DE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 63 total carriers.
Waste Industries Of Delaware INC has operated for 15.1y with 165 power units and 120 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tri-State Underground INC has operated for 21.2y with 32 power units and 25 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kw Contracting INC has operated for 9.7y with 9 power units and 9 drivers under Common authority.
Jester Trucking LLC has operated for 36.0y with 8 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Erosion Control Specialists INC has operated for 14.9y with 7 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Nimani Corporation has operated for 4.1y with 6 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
D&G INC has operated for 6.4y with 5 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Jc Paving INC has operated for 0.4y with 5 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Sawyers Sanitation Services INC has operated for 21.1y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
Rnj Farms LLC has operated for 9.8y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Townsend carriers — complete directory
63 carriers total. Page 1 of 3. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Waste Industries Of Delaware INC Townsend, DE | - | 2141962 | 165 | 15.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Tri-State Underground INC Townsend, DE | - | 1356151 | 32 | 21.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Kw Contracting INC Townsend, DE | MC989231 | 2930128 | 9 | 9.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Jester Trucking LLC Townsend, DE | - | 397749 | 8 | 36.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Erosion Control Specialists INC Townsend, DE | - | 2170122 | 7 | 14.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Nimani Corporation Townsend, DE | MC1421220 | 3877049 | 6 | 4.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | D&G INC Townsend, DE | MC1084724 | 3380122 | 5 | 6.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Jc Paving INC Townsend, DE | - | 4508826 | 5 | 0.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Sawyers Sanitation Services INC Townsend, DE | MC66975 | 1370536 | 4 | 21.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Rnj Farms LLC Townsend, DE | - | 2920456 | 4 | 9.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | David Harry Daniels Townsend, DE | - | 965725 | 4 | 24.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Green Paving & Excavating INC Townsend, DE | - | 442368 | 4 | 35.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | G And D Services INC Townsend, DE | - | 2156227 | 4 | 15.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Kt Cox LLC Townsend, DE | MC1807357 | 4550980 | 4 | 0.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Fred Drake Salvage Townsend, DE | - | 340191 | 4 | 37.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Rutisalogistics LLC Townsend, DE | MC1482 | 2955245 | 3 | 9.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | King Waste INC Townsend, DE | MC712562 | 1991853 | 3 | 16.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Ferraro Auto Transport LLC Townsend, DE | MC1200838 | 3567960 | 3 | 5.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Smokey'S Gulf Service INC Townsend, DE | - | 885810 | 3 | 26.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Fish Lawn And Tree LLC Townsend, DE | - | 4451325 | 3 | 0.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Jomac LLC Townsend, DE | - | 2781887 | 3 | 10.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Cross Country Contracting Townsend, DE | MC1788157 | 4515176 | 3 | 0.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | M L Whiteman & Sons INC Townsend, DE | MC708426 | 378787 | 3 | 36.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Jeff Bartsch Trucking & Excavating INC Townsend, DE | - | 383299 | 3 | 36.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Willeys INC Townsend, DE | MC272125 | 549379 | 3 | 32.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Townsend trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Townsend, Delaware?
Townsend, DE has 63 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 63 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Townsend?
The average fleet size among Townsend carriers is 5.4 power units. Approximately 46 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Townsend carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Townsend-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Townsend 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 Townsend?
Townsend'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 63 Townsend carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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