Trucking Companies in Claypool, IN
Claypool, IN has 10 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Indiana'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 Claypool, IN.
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 Claypool, IN freight market
Claypool, IN 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 Claypool carriers is 2.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Claypool carrier population contributes to Indiana's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Claypool shows 16 single-truck operators (160.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 34 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 15 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 Claypool 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 Claypool 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 Claypool, IN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 10 of 10 total carriers.
Elliott & Sons Trucking LLC has operated for 2 yr 9 mo with 6 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Kimberly Shepherd has operated for 10 yr 7 mo with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Fire N The Hole has operated for 11 yr 3 mo with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Midwest Custom Roof Systems INC has operated for 21 yr 5 mo with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lake City Home Improvement LLC has operated for 3 yr 3 mo with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Quality Hardwood Products INC has operated for 34 yr 9 mo with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Parker & Sons Equipment INC has operated for 34 yr 4 mo with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Eduardo Hernandez has operated for 3 yr 10 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
A&J Ag Express LLC has operated for 3 yr 4 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Douglas L Cook has operated for 34 yr 8 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Claypool 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 | Elliott & Sons Trucking LLC Claypool, IN | MC1575899 | 4120624 | 6 | 2 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Kimberly Shepherd Claypool, IN | MC941688 | 2823002 | 4 | 10 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Fire N The Hole Claypool, IN | - | 2580955 | 4 | 11 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Midwest Custom Roof Systems INC Claypool, IN | - | 1310649 | 2 | 21 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Lake City Home Improvement LLC Claypool, IN | - | 4026235 | 2 | 3 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Quality Hardwood Products INC Claypool, IN | - | 456276 | 2 | 34 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Parker & Sons Equipment INC Claypool, IN | - | 468901 | 2 | 34 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Eduardo Hernandez Claypool, IN | - | 3921537 | 1 | 3 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | A&J Ag Express LLC Claypool, IN | MC1508857 | 4008904 | 1 | 3 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Douglas L Cook Claypool, IN | MC246465 | 458580 | 1 | 34 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Claypool trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Claypool, Indiana?
Claypool, IN 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 Claypool?
The average fleet size among Claypool carriers is 2.5 power units. Approximately 16 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Claypool carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Claypool-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Claypool 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 Claypool?
Claypool'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 Claypool carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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