Trucking Companies in Branford, FL
Branford, FL has 25 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Florida'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
25 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Branford, FL.
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 Branford, FL freight market
Branford, FL is home to 25 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 25 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Branford carriers is 3.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Branford carrier population contributes to Florida's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Branford shows 47 single-truck operators (188.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 70 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 2 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 28 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 Branford 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 25 Branford 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 Branford, FL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 25 total carriers.
Byrd'S Trucking LLC has operated for 20.7y with 29 power units and 29 drivers under Carrier authority.
Preferred Pine Straw INC has operated for 26.3y with 14 power units and 14 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Sidney Adams has operated for 6.9y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Garrett Brothers Farm INC has operated for 6.2y with 3 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
One Source INC has operated for 21.1y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
H Squared Logistics LLC has operated for 4.8y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Make A Move Trucking LLC has operated for 4.1y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Wayne Townsend Trucking LLC has operated for 17.0y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Southern Helicopter INC has operated for 23.1y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
J A Timber LLC has operated for 1.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Branford carriers — complete directory
25 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Byrd'S Trucking LLC Branford, FL | - | 1422115 | 29 | 20.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Preferred Pine Straw INC Branford, FL | MC413974 | 854422 | 14 | 26.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Sidney Adams Branford, FL | MC1052666 | 3312862 | 4 | 6.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Garrett Brothers Farm INC Branford, FL | - | 3408560 | 3 | 6.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | One Source INC Branford, FL | MC555162 | 1361868 | 2 | 21.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | H Squared Logistics LLC Branford, FL | MC1300536 | 3708485 | 2 | 4.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Make A Move Trucking LLC Branford, FL | MC1420668 | 3876212 | 2 | 4.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Wayne Townsend Trucking LLC Branford, FL | MC683585 | 1903418 | 2 | 17.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Southern Helicopter INC Branford, FL | - | 1127952 | 2 | 23.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | J A Timber LLC Branford, FL | - | 4336751 | 1 | 1.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Bsb Trucking LLC Branford, FL | - | 4341106 | 1 | 1.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Us-Man Services LLC Branford, FL | MC1743451 | 4430964 | 1 | 0.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | C&J Metal Installations LLC Branford, FL | - | 4500755 | 1 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Shingle Rx LLC Branford, FL | - | 4574524 | 1 | 0.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Branford Towing & Recovery LLC Branford, FL | - | 2117326 | 1 | 15.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Transportation Dynamics Corporation Branford, FL | - | 4438538 | 1 | 0.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Kenneth Thomas Branford, FL | - | 880859 | 1 | 26.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Cmt Trucking LLC Branford, FL | MC716868 | 1769596 | 1 | 18.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Epperson Trucking LLC Branford, FL | MC1327231 | 3745113 | 1 | 4.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Best In Hitch Transport LLC Branford, FL | MC1339203 | 3761366 | 1 | 4.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Black River Trucking Company LLC Branford, FL | MC1443280 | 3910379 | 1 | 3.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Ardis Mechanical LLC Branford, FL | MC1669716 | 4003846 | 1 | 3.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Gulf Midland Contractors LLC Branford, FL | - | 4191410 | 1 | 2.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Thompson Transportation LLC Branford, FL | MC635368 | 1734501 | 1 | 18.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Khardin Enterprises LLC Branford, FL | MC908663 | 2590649 | 1 | 11.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Branford trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Branford, Florida?
Branford, FL has 25 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 25 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Branford?
The average fleet size among Branford carriers is 3.0 power units. Approximately 47 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Branford carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Branford-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Branford 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 Branford?
Branford'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 25 Branford carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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