Trucking Companies in Chariton, IA
Chariton, IA has 41 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Iowa'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
41 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Chariton, IA.
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 Chariton, IA freight market
Chariton, IA is home to 41 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 41 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Chariton carriers is 11.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Chariton carrier population contributes to Iowa's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Chariton shows 46 single-truck operators (112.2% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 75 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 24 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 Chariton 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 41 Chariton 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 Chariton, IA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 41 total carriers.
Hy-Vee INC has operated for 52.0y with 367 power units and 411 drivers under Contract authority.
Willis Trucking LLC has operated for 22.3y with 17 power units and 24 drivers under Common authority.
Secured Overhead Doors Lllp has operated for 0.7y with 7 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
I&K Express LLC has operated for 19.3y with 5 power units and 7 drivers under Common authority.
Masters Trucking LLC has operated for 8.1y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Red Wagon Express LLC has operated for 3.2y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
R&S Transport LLC has operated for 6.3y with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Johnson Machine Works INC has operated for 52.0y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
Blubaugh Trucking Company LLC has operated for 5.9y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Sharp Farms LLC has operated for 4.8y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
All Chariton carriers — complete directory
41 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hy-Vee INC Chariton, IA | MC220315 | 117784 | 367 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Willis Trucking LLC Chariton, IA | MC482525 | 1217416 | 17 | 22.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Secured Overhead Doors Lllp Chariton, IA | - | 4467873 | 7 | 0.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | I&K Express LLC Chariton, IA | MC687177 | 1613236 | 5 | 19.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Masters Trucking LLC Chariton, IA | MC93105 | 3131008 | 5 | 8.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Red Wagon Express LLC Chariton, IA | MC1534916 | 4050793 | 3 | 3.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | R&S Transport LLC Chariton, IA | MC1089448 | 3390248 | 3 | 6.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Johnson Machine Works INC Chariton, IA | MC361812 | 73508 | 3 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Blubaugh Trucking Company LLC Chariton, IA | MC1269867 | 3444869 | 3 | 5.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Sharp Farms LLC Chariton, IA | MC1517219 | 3711748 | 3 | 4.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Big Ben Enterprises LLC Chariton, IA | MC1245703 | 3633314 | 3 | 5.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Kb Farms LTD Co Chariton, IA | MC1331992 | 3511953 | 3 | 5.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Radboys Trucking LLC Chariton, IA | MC1000547 | 3207093 | 3 | 7.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Karl Mccormick Chariton, IA | MC957329 | 918422 | 2 | 25.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | A R S Construction INC Chariton, IA | MC1489297 | 378633 | 2 | 36.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Zinchenko Brothers Transportation LLC Chariton, IA | MC796157 | 2326710 | 2 | 13.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Michael Wilson Trucking LLC Chariton, IA | MC864881 | 2496362 | 2 | 12.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Rolling Hills Supply LLC Chariton, IA | - | 3071308 | 2 | 8.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Jeanes Trucking LLC Chariton, IA | MC1539928 | 4059319 | 2 | 3.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Brad Smith Chariton, IA | - | 3579704 | 1 | 5.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Todd Shelton Chariton, IA | - | 2186578 | 1 | 14.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Vasiliy Belonozhko Chariton, IA | MC851171 | 2463048 | 1 | 12.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Eric Curran Chariton, IA | - | 3993773 | 1 | 3.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Greubel Trucking LLC Chariton, IA | MC1502681 | 3999376 | 1 | 3.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Liliya Gortman Chariton, IA | MC830917 | 2413976 | 1 | 13.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Chariton trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Chariton, Iowa?
Chariton, IA has 41 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 41 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Chariton?
The average fleet size among Chariton carriers is 11.2 power units. Approximately 46 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Chariton carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Chariton-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Chariton 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 Chariton?
Chariton'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 41 Chariton carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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