Trucking Companies in Burnside, KY
Burnside, KY has 12 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Kentucky'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
12 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Burnside, KY.
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 Burnside, KY freight market
Burnside, KY is home to 12 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 12 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Burnside carriers is 4.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Burnside carrier population contributes to Kentucky's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Burnside shows 20 single-truck operators (166.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 32 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 2 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 Burnside 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 12 Burnside 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 Burnside, KY
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 12 of 12 total carriers.
United Rail Construction LLC has operated for 36.3y with 31 power units and 15 drivers under Carrier authority.
Frye Lumber Co INC has operated for 39.8y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Merrick Hardwoods INC has operated for 36.5y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
B And T Davis Transport LLC has operated for 12.3y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
B & T Davis LLC has operated for 0.1y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Volie Dowell Jr has operated for 22.0y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Interstate Hardwoods LLC has operated for 13.7y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jwc Trucking Limited Liability Company has operated for 0.6y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bryan West has operated for 1.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Curtis D Braden has operated for 0.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Burnside carriers — complete directory
12 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | United Rail Construction LLC Burnside, KY | - | 384268 | 31 | 36.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Frye Lumber Co INC Burnside, KY | MC518330 | 277540 | 4 | 39.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Merrick Hardwoods INC Burnside, KY | MC1399129 | 374336 | 4 | 36.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | B And T Davis Transport LLC Burnside, KY | MC26235 | 2473231 | 3 | 12.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | B & T Davis LLC Burnside, KY | MC1822049 | 4578261 | 3 | 0.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Volie Dowell Jr Burnside, KY | - | 1259222 | 2 | 22.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Interstate Hardwoods LLC Burnside, KY | - | 2339436 | 2 | 13.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Jwc Trucking Limited Liability Company Burnside, KY | MC1768140 | 4477947 | 2 | 0.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Bryan West Burnside, KY | MC1737686 | 4420143 | 1 | 1.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Curtis D Braden Burnside, KY | - | 4501432 | 1 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Brian Land Trucks LLC Burnside, KY | MC1542281 | 4063487 | 1 | 3.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Danny Ballou Burnside, KY | MC379858 | 863372 | 1 | 26.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Burnside trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Burnside, Kentucky?
Burnside, KY has 12 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 12 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Burnside?
The average fleet size among Burnside carriers is 4.6 power units. Approximately 20 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Burnside carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Burnside-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Burnside 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 Burnside?
Burnside'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 12 Burnside carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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