Trucking Companies in Lyerly, GA
Lyerly, GA has 11 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Georgia'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
11 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Lyerly, GA.
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 Lyerly, GA freight market
Lyerly, GA is home to 11 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 11 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Lyerly carriers is 2.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Lyerly carrier population contributes to Georgia's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Lyerly shows 19 single-truck operators (172.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 30 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 3 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 9 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 Lyerly 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 11 Lyerly 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 Lyerly, GA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 11 of 11 total carriers.
Smith Ironworks INC has operated for 32.2y with 7 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Cr Waldon Drilling & Blasting has operated for 20.8y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ronald L Padgett has operated for 32.8y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Pine Ridge Outdoor Supply LLC has operated for 0.1y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Stewart Fiber Optic LLC has operated for 0.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
La Ilusion Horse Transportation LLC has operated for 0.5y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Edward L Tidmore has operated for 26.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ryan Hardin has operated for 14.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dempsey Brothers Logging LLC has operated for 4.1y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
King Compressor Service has operated for 13.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Lyerly carriers — complete directory
11 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Smith Ironworks INC Lyerly, GA | MC769200 | 559300 | 7 | 32.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Cr Waldon Drilling & Blasting Lyerly, GA | - | 1409126 | 4 | 20.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Ronald L Padgett Lyerly, GA | - | 535446 | 3 | 32.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Pine Ridge Outdoor Supply LLC Lyerly, GA | - | 4566727 | 2 | 0.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Stewart Fiber Optic LLC Lyerly, GA | - | 4506662 | 1 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | La Ilusion Horse Transportation LLC Lyerly, GA | MC1782919 | 4504696 | 1 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Edward L Tidmore Lyerly, GA | - | 848977 | 1 | 26.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Ryan Hardin Lyerly, GA | - | 2305982 | 1 | 14.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Dempsey Brothers Logging LLC Lyerly, GA | - | 3881569 | 1 | 4.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | King Compressor Service Lyerly, GA | - | 2412471 | 1 | 13.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | J&J Mason Trucking LLC Lyerly, GA | MC1736499 | 4417996 | 1 | 1.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Lyerly trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Lyerly, Georgia?
Lyerly, GA has 11 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 11 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Lyerly?
The average fleet size among Lyerly carriers is 2.1 power units. Approximately 19 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Lyerly carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Lyerly-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Lyerly 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 Lyerly?
Lyerly's carrier population includes other 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 11 Lyerly carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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