Trucking Companies in Shoals, IN
Shoals, IN has 11 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
11 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Shoals, 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 Shoals, IN freight market
Shoals, IN 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 Shoals carriers is 2.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Shoals 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 Shoals shows 25 single-truck operators (227.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 41 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 1 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 19 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 Shoals 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 Shoals 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 Shoals, IN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 11 of 11 total carriers.
Triple J Transport LLC has operated for 27.6y with 12 power units and 15 drivers under Contract authority.
Propane Direct INC has operated for 7.4y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Country Pines INC has operated for 19.3y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
J&A Buildings LLC has operated for 4.7y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bailey Brothers Used Cars INC has operated for 27.9y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jason Jones Trucking INC has operated for 24.9y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
P & L Troutman Farms LLC has operated for 7.6y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Pamela Doane has operated for 17.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Donnie Simmerman has operated for 22.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Python Enterprises LLC has operated for 2.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Shoals 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 | Triple J Transport LLC Shoals, IN | MC347884 | 777401 | 12 | 27.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Propane Direct INC Shoals, IN | - | 3234087 | 4 | 7.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Country Pines INC Shoals, IN | MC1507263 | 1611691 | 3 | 19.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | J&A Buildings LLC Shoals, IN | MC1314109 | 3726961 | 2 | 4.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Bailey Brothers Used Cars INC Shoals, IN | - | 761426 | 2 | 27.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Jason Jones Trucking INC Shoals, IN | MC447606 | 969741 | 1 | 24.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | P & L Troutman Farms LLC Shoals, IN | MC1268899 | 3208787 | 1 | 7.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Pamela Doane Shoals, IN | - | 1894242 | 1 | 17.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Donnie Simmerman Shoals, IN | MC504729 | 1214484 | 1 | 22.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Python Enterprises LLC Shoals, IN | MC1586181 | 4138366 | 1 | 2.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Abba'S Enterprises LLC Shoals, IN | MC1714006 | 4374713 | 1 | 1.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Shoals trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Shoals, Indiana?
Shoals, IN 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 Shoals?
The average fleet size among Shoals carriers is 2.6 power units. Approximately 25 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Shoals carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Shoals-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Shoals 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 Shoals?
Shoals'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 11 Shoals carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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