Trucking Companies in Topeka, IN
Topeka, IN has 15 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
15 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Topeka, 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 Topeka, IN freight market
Topeka, IN is home to 15 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 15 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Topeka carriers is 2.7 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Topeka 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 Topeka shows 17 single-truck operators (113.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 35 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 17 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 Topeka 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 15 Topeka 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 Topeka, IN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 15 of 15 total carriers.
S & H Metal Products INC has operated for 22.7y with 7 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Honeyville Propane INC has operated for 28.9y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Honeyville Metal LLC has operated for 3.5y with 4 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tri State Sales And Supply INC has operated for 23.0y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Topeka New Holland INC has operated for 37.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
C & J Mast Excavating INC has operated for 23.4y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
I C Travel LLC has operated for 13.5y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Topeka Rental Center LLC has operated for 18.2y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Simple Roof Solutions LLC has operated for 0.5y with 2 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hawpatch Motors LLC has operated for 0.6y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
All Topeka carriers — complete directory
15 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | S & H Metal Products INC Topeka, IN | - | 1169746 | 7 | 22.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Honeyville Propane INC Topeka, IN | - | 697522 | 5 | 28.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Honeyville Metal LLC Topeka, IN | - | 3993167 | 4 | 3.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Tri State Sales And Supply INC Topeka, IN | - | 1138762 | 3 | 23.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Topeka New Holland INC Topeka, IN | - | 338994 | 3 | 37.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | C & J Mast Excavating INC Topeka, IN | - | 1090563 | 3 | 23.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | I C Travel LLC Topeka, IN | MC1253132 | 2357755 | 3 | 13.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Topeka Rental Center LLC Topeka, IN | - | 1746853 | 3 | 18.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Simple Roof Solutions LLC Topeka, IN | - | 4495489 | 2 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Hawpatch Motors LLC Topeka, IN | MC1772595 | 4486034 | 2 | 0.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Jerry Lee Stutzman Topeka, IN | - | 1535179 | 2 | 19.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Yoder Boys Trucking LLC Topeka, IN | MC1734194 | 4413626 | 1 | 1.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Morningstar Transport LLC Topeka, IN | MC1066440 | 3341147 | 1 | 6.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Ronald D Hostetler Topeka, IN | - | 1127392 | 1 | 23.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Wendall Bontrager Topeka, IN | MC629150 | 1575605 | 1 | 19.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Topeka trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Topeka, Indiana?
Topeka, IN has 15 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 15 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Topeka?
The average fleet size among Topeka carriers is 2.7 power units. Approximately 17 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Topeka carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Topeka-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Topeka 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 Topeka?
Topeka's carrier population includes other 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 15 Topeka carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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