Trucking Companies in Paint Lick, KY
Paint Lick, KY has 9 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
9 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Paint Lick, 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 Paint Lick, KY freight market
Paint Lick, KY is home to 9 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 9 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Paint Lick carriers is 2.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Paint Lick 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 Paint Lick shows 25 single-truck operators (277.8% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 40 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 14 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 Paint Lick 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 9 Paint Lick 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 Paint Lick, KY
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 9 of 9 total carriers.
Lanham Scrap Iron Company INC has operated for 52.0y with 7 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Branden Davis Farm has operated for 2.7y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Austin Tudor has operated for 6.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ridgeview Construction LLC has operated for 1.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Charles T Cox Jr has operated for 31.9y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Stout Farms has operated for 26.1y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ricky Frye has operated for 5.2y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Zachery Jordan Day has operated for 1.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bulk Transport Solutions has operated for 0.4y with 1 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Paint Lick carriers — complete directory
9 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lanham Scrap Iron Company INC Paint Lick, KY | MC55544 | 109073 | 7 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Branden Davis Farm Paint Lick, KY | - | 4134677 | 3 | 2.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Austin Tudor Paint Lick, KY | - | 3397320 | 2 | 6.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Ridgeview Construction LLC Paint Lick, KY | MC1672509 | 4296345 | 1 | 1.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Charles T Cox Jr Paint Lick, KY | - | 567834 | 1 | 31.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Stout Farms Paint Lick, KY | - | 877471 | 1 | 26.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Ricky Frye Paint Lick, KY | - | 3589839 | 1 | 5.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Zachery Jordan Day Paint Lick, KY | MC1732262 | 4409944 | 1 | 1.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Bulk Transport Solutions Paint Lick, KY | MC1790081 | 4518777 | 1 | 0.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Paint Lick trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Paint Lick, Kentucky?
Paint Lick, KY has 9 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 9 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Paint Lick?
The average fleet size among Paint Lick carriers is 2.0 power units. Approximately 25 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Paint Lick carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Paint Lick-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Paint Lick 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 Paint Lick?
Paint Lick'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 9 Paint Lick carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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