Trucking Companies in Lake City, FL
Lake City, FL has 123 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
123 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Lake City, 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 Lake City, FL freight market
Lake City, FL is home to 123 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 123 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Lake City carriers is 6.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Lake City 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 Lake City shows 301 single-truck operators (244.7% of all carriers) alongside 2 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 458 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 10 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 168 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 Lake City 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 123 Lake City 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 Lake City, FL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 123 total carriers.
Anderson Columbia Co INC has operated for 32.5y with 356 power units and 338 drivers under Carrier authority.
Cdt Usa INC has operated for 19.2y with 109 power units and 109 drivers under Common authority.
Rdh Trucking INC has operated for 23.2y with 45 power units and 42 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Busy Bee Bulk Fuels LLC has operated for 9.9y with 31 power units and 19 drivers under Common authority.
Dct INC has operated for 29.4y with 25 power units and 21 drivers under Common authority.
A Mining Group Ii LLC has operated for 6.8y with 23 power units and 16 drivers under Common authority.
Columbia Salvage INC has operated for 26.6y with 10 power units and 10 drivers under Contract authority.
Advanced Project Solutions LLC has operated for 14.4y with 9 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Southwest Georgia Oil Company has operated for 11.0y with 9 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lakeside Transportation INC has operated for 14.1y with 9 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
All Lake City carriers — complete directory
123 carriers total. Page 1 of 5. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Anderson Columbia Co INC Lake City, FL | - | 545147 | 356 | 32.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Cdt Usa INC Lake City, FL | MC596963 | 1614853 | 109 | 19.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Rdh Trucking INC Lake City, FL | MC730332 | 1106515 | 45 | 23.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Busy Bee Bulk Fuels LLC Lake City, FL | MC978295 | 2906531 | 31 | 9.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Dct INC Lake City, FL | MC315669 | 672423 | 25 | 29.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | A Mining Group Ii LLC Lake City, FL | MC1075652 | 3320376 | 23 | 6.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Columbia Salvage INC Lake City, FL | MC637710 | 833058 | 10 | 26.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Advanced Project Solutions LLC Lake City, FL | MC773267 | 2265282 | 9 | 14.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Southwest Georgia Oil Company Lake City, FL | - | 2638916 | 9 | 11.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Lakeside Transportation INC Lake City, FL | MC784755 | 2298248 | 9 | 14.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Jw Bryant INC Lake City, FL | MC1030271 | 657604 | 8 | 29.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | G W Hunter INC Lake City, FL | - | 339768 | 8 | 37.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Premium Truck Services LLC Lake City, FL | MC1512861 | 4015031 | 7 | 3.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Southeast Milk INC Lake City, FL | MC314251 | 151614 | 7 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | G & S Nursery LLC Lake City, FL | - | 1047375 | 6 | 23.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Solid Foundations LLC Lake City, FL | - | 3732084 | 6 | 4.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Remco National LLC Lake City, FL | MC1820056 | 4574558 | 6 | 0.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Feagle Logging LLC Lake City, FL | - | 2181080 | 5 | 14.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | K & J Livestock Hauling INC Lake City, FL | - | 3864655 | 4 | 4.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | M&M Trucking INC Lake City, FL | MC673917 | 552639 | 4 | 32.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Georgia S Ratliff Lake City, FL | MC479787 | 766474 | 4 | 27.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Hotshot Driving Services LLC Lake City, FL | MC1342927 | 3766455 | 4 | 4.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Tripple G Land Specialists LLC Lake City, FL | - | 3186183 | 4 | 7.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | E & S Equipment Sales & Surveying Lake City, FL | MC1256179 | 2414571 | 3 | 13.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Wayne Jackson Transport LLC Lake City, FL | MC1187638 | 3548670 | 3 | 5.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Lake City trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Lake City, Florida?
Lake City, FL has 123 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 123 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Lake City?
The average fleet size among Lake City carriers is 6.8 power units. Approximately 301 carriers operate a single truck, while 2 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Lake City carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Lake City-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Lake City 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 Lake City?
Lake City'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 123 Lake City carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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