Trucking Companies in Lihue, HI
Lihue, HI has 10 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Hawaii'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
10 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Lihue, HI.
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 Lihue, HI freight market
Lihue, HI is home to 10 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 10 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Lihue carriers is 9.7 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Lihue carrier population contributes to Hawaii's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Lihue shows 33 single-truck operators (330.0% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 86 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 6 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 Lihue 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 10 Lihue 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 Lihue, HI
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 10 of 10 total carriers.
Aloha Isle Moving INC has operated for 14.6y with 32 power units and 26 drivers under Common authority.
Kauai Nursery And Landscaping INC has operated for 19.1y with 18 power units and 18 drivers under Carrier authority.
Earthworks Pacific INC has operated for 7.9y with 14 power units and 14 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kauai Backcountry Adventures LLC has operated for 3.2y with 13 power units and 15 drivers under Carrier authority.
Garden Isle Courier INC has operated for 19.6y with 11 power units and 11 drivers under Common authority.
M Tours Hawaii LLC has operated for 4.0y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Palani E Camacho has operated for 3.3y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Premiere Towing Hauling And Recovery has operated for 2.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Puni Nani Pools INC has operated for 1.0y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Pics INC has operated for 2.0y with 1 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Lihue carriers — complete directory
10 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Aloha Isle Moving INC Lihue, HI | MC764048 | 2201885 | 32 | 14.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Kauai Nursery And Landscaping INC Lihue, HI | - | 1636355 | 18 | 19.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Earthworks Pacific INC Lihue, HI | - | 3150912 | 14 | 7.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Kauai Backcountry Adventures LLC Lihue, HI | - | 4055420 | 13 | 3.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Garden Isle Courier INC Lihue, HI | MC1658751 | 1573495 | 11 | 19.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | M Tours Hawaii LLC Lihue, HI | - | 3894368 | 4 | 4.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Palani E Camacho Lihue, HI | - | 4034187 | 2 | 3.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Premiere Towing Hauling And Recovery Lihue, HI | - | 4118617 | 1 | 2.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Puni Nani Pools INC Lihue, HI | - | 4421899 | 1 | 1.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Pics INC Lihue, HI | - | 4244529 | 1 | 2.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Lihue trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Lihue, Hawaii?
Lihue, HI has 10 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 10 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Lihue?
The average fleet size among Lihue carriers is 9.7 power units. Approximately 33 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Lihue carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Lihue-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Lihue 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 Lihue?
Lihue'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 10 Lihue carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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