Trucking Companies in Elkhart, IN
Elkhart, IN has 347 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
347 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart, IN freight market
Elkhart, IN is home to 347 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 347 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Elkhart carriers is 15.9 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Elkhart 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 Elkhart shows 322 single-truck operators (92.8% of all carriers) alongside 11 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 645 carriers. A total of 1 carriers hold hazmat endorsements, subject to additional FMCSA safety protocols under 49 CFR Part 397. 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 20 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 284 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 Elkhart carriers (0.29% 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 347 Elkhart 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 Elkhart, IN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 347 total carriers.
Transport Indiana LLC has operated for 8.6y with 1742 power units and 2036 drivers under Common authority.
Lippert Components INC has operated for 41.8y with 259 power units and 244 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Patrick Industries has operated for 52.0y with 209 power units and 210 drivers under Carrier authority.
Pinnacle Driveaway INC has operated for 20.6y with 188 power units and 188 drivers under Common authority.
Elkhart Transport Company LLC has operated for 25.6y with 170 power units and 126 drivers under Contract authority.
Dexter Trucking Group INC has operated for 27.1y with 160 power units and 143 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Classic Transport INC has operated for 32.4y with 156 power units and 363 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Waste Away Transport LLC has operated for 20.3y with 139 power units and 139 drivers under Common authority.
Patrick Marine Transportation LLC has operated for 3.2y with 133 power units and 122 drivers under Common authority.
Forest River INC has operated for 16.3y with 130 power units and 250 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Elkhart carriers — complete directory
347 carriers total. Page 1 of 14. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Transport Indiana LLC Elkhart, IN | MC53442 | 3057791 | 1742 | 8.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Lippert Components INC Elkhart, IN | MC808740 | 249234 | 259 | 41.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Patrick Industries Elkhart, IN | - | 93791 | 209 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Pinnacle Driveaway INC Elkhart, IN | MC539637 | 1427753 | 188 | 20.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Elkhart Transport Company LLC Elkhart, IN | MC395711 | 913693 | 170 | 25.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Dexter Trucking Group INC Elkhart, IN | MC360286 | 809975 | 160 | 27.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Classic Transport INC Elkhart, IN | MC271402 | 547497 | 156 | 32.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Waste Away Transport LLC Elkhart, IN | MC1791826 | 1467333 | 139 | 20.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Patrick Marine Transportation LLC Elkhart, IN | MC1534745 | 4050515 | 133 | 3.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Forest River INC Elkhart, IN | - | 1992254 | 130 | 16.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Penrouge Transport INC Elkhart, IN | MC735852 | 2110569 | 114 | 15.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Pinnacle Transportation Systems INC Elkhart, IN | MC377933 | 856735 | 86 | 26.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Waypoint Logistics LLC Elkhart, IN | MC408107 | 52384 | 75 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Kopf Leasing Incorporated Elkhart, IN | MC414124 | 1757167 | 66 | 18.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Ras Delivery INC Elkhart, IN | MC363031 | 913077 | 63 | 25.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Marts Trucking LLC Elkhart, IN | MC776531 | 2273585 | 57 | 14.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Himco Waste-Away Service INC Elkhart, IN | MC761061 | 271536 | 56 | 40.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | K & B Transport INC Elkhart, IN | MC1184 | 75914 | 55 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Pro Fleet Transport CORP Elkhart, IN | MC268170 | 537597 | 53 | 32.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | G-Diamond Transport INC Elkhart, IN | MC350603 | 782050 | 47 | 27.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Grey Wolf Transportation LLC Elkhart, IN | MC857418 | 2478232 | 42 | 12.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Hoosier Crane Service Co Elkhart, IN | - | 1536904 | 42 | 19.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Rek Express INC Elkhart, IN | MC540169 | 1429227 | 37 | 20.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Lasalle Bristol LP Elkhart, IN | - | 52387 | 35 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Morryde Logistics INC Elkhart, IN | MC1731142 | 4313348 | 34 | 1.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Elkhart trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Elkhart, Indiana?
Elkhart, IN has 347 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 347 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Elkhart?
The average fleet size among Elkhart carriers is 15.9 power units. Approximately 322 carriers operate a single truck, while 11 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Elkhart carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 1 active risk indicators among Elkhart-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Elkhart 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 Elkhart?
Elkhart's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed, hazmat operations. Hazmat-endorsed carriers are also present, operating under additional 49 CFR Part 397 requirements.
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 347 Elkhart carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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