Trucking Companies in Menlo, GA
Menlo, GA has 8 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
8 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Menlo, 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 Menlo, GA freight market
Menlo, GA is home to 8 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 8 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Menlo carriers is 2.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Menlo 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 Menlo shows 10 single-truck operators (125.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 13 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 0 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 5 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 Menlo 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 8 Menlo 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 Menlo, GA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 8 of 8 total carriers.
J P Smith Lumber Co INC has operated for 52.0y with 9 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
J L Pritchett Custom Sawing has operated for 19.6y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jerry Green has operated for 14.0y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hankins And Hankins LLC has operated for 2.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Charles E York Ii has operated for 14.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Mark Ballard has operated for 24.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mj Hotshots LLC has operated for 12.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Big Five Limited Company has operated for 5.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Menlo carriers — complete directory
8 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | J P Smith Lumber Co INC Menlo, GA | - | 187614 | 9 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | J L Pritchett Custom Sawing Menlo, GA | - | 1576195 | 3 | 19.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Jerry Green Menlo, GA | - | 2306658 | 2 | 14.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Hankins And Hankins LLC Menlo, GA | MC1610660 | 4182669 | 1 | 2.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Charles E York Ii Menlo, GA | MC878125 | 2291258 | 1 | 14.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Mark Ballard Menlo, GA | - | 1009886 | 1 | 24.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Mj Hotshots LLC Menlo, GA | MC843876 | 2445513 | 1 | 12.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Big Five Limited Company Menlo, GA | MC1164556 | 3514751 | 1 | 5.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Menlo carriers by equipment type
Browse specialized carriers operating in Menlo, GA by trailer and equipment classification.
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Menlo trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Menlo, Georgia?
Menlo, GA has 8 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 8 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Menlo?
The average fleet size among Menlo carriers is 2.4 power units. Approximately 10 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Menlo carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Menlo-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Menlo 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 Menlo?
Menlo'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 8 Menlo carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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