Trucking Companies in Lake Wales, FL
Lake Wales, FL has 68 registered for-hire trucking companies as of June 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
68 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Lake Wales, 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 Wales, FL freight market
Lake Wales, FL is home to 68 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 68 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of June 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Lake Wales carriers is 12.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Lake Wales 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 Wales shows 248 single-truck operators (364.7% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 326 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 14 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 86 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 1 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 1 active risk indicators among Lake Wales carriers (1.47% 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 68 Lake Wales 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
All Lake Wales carriers — complete directory
11 safe-to-tender carriers · 1 pages · Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Silvas Towing INC Lake Wales, FL | MC1696948 | 4342611 | 2 | 1 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 02 | Freight Wave Hauling LLC Lake Wales, FL | MC1596150 | 3598111 | 1 | 5 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 03 | Httc Transport LLC Lake Wales, FL | MC1591900 | 3320795 | 1 | 6 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 04 | G&A Freight LLC Lake Wales, FL | MC1536281 | 4053050 | 1 | 3 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 05 | Asj Transport LLC Lake Wales, FL | MC1742301 | 4421393 | 1 | 12 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 06 | Watson Trucking Services INC Lake Wales, FL | MC1115560 | 3437593 | 1 | 5 yr 12 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 07 | Arnau Freight Solutions INC Lake Wales, FL | MC1782057 | 4500822 | 1 | 6 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 08 | PC & Sons Transport LLC Lake Wales, FL | MC1803317 | 4401379 | 1 | 1 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 09 | H&H Hotshots LLC Lake Wales, FL | MC1751668 | 4444452 | 1 | 10 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 10 | Transcorp Express LLC Lake Wales, FL | MC36887 | 3025866 | 1 | 8 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 11 | Jzpr Transport LLC Lake Wales, FL | MC1756170 | 4455168 | 1 | 9 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Lake Wales trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Lake Wales, Florida?
Lake Wales, FL has 68 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 68 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Lake Wales?
The average fleet size among Lake Wales carriers is 12.0 power units. Approximately 248 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Lake Wales carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 1 active risk indicators among Lake Wales-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Lake Wales 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 Wales?
Lake Wales'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 68 Lake Wales carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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