Trucking Companies in Foster, KY
Foster, KY has 5 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
5 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Foster, 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 Foster, KY freight market
Foster, KY is home to 5 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 5 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Foster carriers is 1.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Foster 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 Foster shows 8 single-truck operators (160.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 13 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 5 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 Foster 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 5 Foster 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 Foster, KY
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 5 of 5 total carriers.
Roy Schalk has operated for 17.6y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bison Services LLC has operated for 2.4y with 1 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tom King has operated for 20.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Ian Scott Tackett has operated for 0.6y with 1 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Robbie J Colemire Iii has operated for 29.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Foster carriers — complete directory
5 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Roy Schalk Foster, KY | - | 1823129 | 2 | 17.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Bison Services LLC Foster, KY | MC1605250 | 4172698 | 1 | 2.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Tom King Foster, KY | MC547312 | 1448265 | 1 | 20.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Ian Scott Tackett Foster, KY | MC1769161 | 4479817 | 1 | 0.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Robbie J Colemire Iii Foster, KY | MC1029197 | 656054 | 1 | 29.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Foster trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Foster, Kentucky?
Foster, KY has 5 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 5 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Foster?
The average fleet size among Foster carriers is 1.2 power units. Approximately 8 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Foster carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Foster-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Foster 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 Foster?
Foster'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 5 Foster carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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