Trucking Companies in Gardner, KS
Gardner, KS has 57 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Kansas'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
57 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Gardner, KS.
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 Gardner, KS freight market
Gardner, KS is home to 57 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 57 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Gardner carriers is 3.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Gardner carrier population contributes to Kansas's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Gardner shows 53 single-truck operators (93.0% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 93 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 6 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 Gardner 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 57 Gardner 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 Gardner, KS
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 57 total carriers.
Five Star Trucking LLC has operated for 26.4y with 56 power units and 56 drivers under Common authority.
Rooted Landscape INC has operated for 18.2y with 21 power units and 20 drivers under Carrier authority.
Black & Blue Transport LLC has operated for 9.5y with 15 power units and 15 drivers under Common authority.
Curby'S Lawn & Garden LLC has operated for 18.3y with 9 power units and 11 drivers under Carrier authority.
Travis Hutton Lawn And Landscape INC has operated for 21.1y with 8 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dennis Lovell has operated for 16.2y with 5 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kearns Heating And Cooling LLC has operated for 5.6y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Stoughton Trucking LLC has operated for 20.7y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Contract authority.
Ed Moore Construction Co INC has operated for 20.4y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Precision Plumbing And Construction Incorporated has operated for 22.1y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Gardner carriers — complete directory
57 carriers total. Page 1 of 3. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Five Star Trucking LLC Gardner, KS | MC520443 | 846962 | 56 | 26.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Rooted Landscape INC Gardner, KS | - | 1758242 | 21 | 18.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Black & Blue Transport LLC Gardner, KS | MC998763 | 2950130 | 15 | 9.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Curby'S Lawn & Garden LLC Gardner, KS | - | 1736751 | 9 | 18.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Travis Hutton Lawn And Landscape INC Gardner, KS | - | 1371233 | 8 | 21.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Dennis Lovell Gardner, KS | - | 2004006 | 5 | 16.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Kearns Heating And Cooling LLC Gardner, KS | - | 3501582 | 4 | 5.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Stoughton Trucking LLC Gardner, KS | MC577644 | 1413716 | 4 | 20.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Ed Moore Construction Co INC Gardner, KS | - | 1446788 | 4 | 20.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Precision Plumbing And Construction Incorporated Gardner, KS | - | 1242672 | 4 | 22.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Mlm Transport LLC Gardner, KS | MC1809160 | 4554257 | 3 | 0.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | A Wise Trucking Company INC Gardner, KS | MC406728 | 947752 | 3 | 25.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Brockman Landscape & Irrigation LLC Gardner, KS | - | 2444827 | 3 | 12.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Kc Tree Works LLC Gardner, KS | - | 4140304 | 3 | 2.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Weline Transportation LLC Gardner, KS | MC1221092 | 3598018 | 3 | 5.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Lobo Morales Trucking LLC Gardner, KS | MC1036517 | 1992340 | 3 | 16.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Gardner Freightways LLC Gardner, KS | MC877407 | 2526188 | 3 | 11.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Pro Container Service INC Gardner, KS | - | 1008204 | 3 | 24.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Dllc - Dupree Landscaping & Lawn Care LLC Gardner, KS | - | 1661286 | 3 | 18.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Sign Here INC Gardner, KS | - | 1738167 | 2 | 18.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Victory Lawns LLC Gardner, KS | - | 2518449 | 2 | 11.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Roadmasters Logistics LLC Gardner, KS | MC1001346 | 3208422 | 2 | 7.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Scooters Trucking LLC Gardner, KS | MC952167 | 2842354 | 2 | 10.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Heartland Plumbing Incorporated Gardner, KS | - | 1562603 | 2 | 19.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Generation Mobile Service LLC Gardner, KS | - | 2514867 | 2 | 12.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Gardner trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Gardner, Kansas?
Gardner, KS has 57 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 57 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Gardner?
The average fleet size among Gardner carriers is 3.5 power units. Approximately 53 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Gardner carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Gardner-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Gardner 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 Gardner?
Gardner'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 57 Gardner carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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