Trucking Companies in Wilder, KY
Wilder, KY has 20 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
20 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Wilder, 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 Wilder, KY freight market
Wilder, KY is home to 20 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 20 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Wilder carriers is 8.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by a mix of small and mid-size operations. The Wilder 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 Wilder shows 4 single-truck operators (20.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 20 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 0 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 10 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 Wilder 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 20 Wilder 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 Wilder, KY
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 20 of 20 total carriers.
Bessler Auto Parts has operated for 15 yr 4 mo with 33 power units and 31 drivers under Carrier authority.
Merkle Lawn Care Co INC has operated for 26 yr 10 mo with 30 power units and 33 drivers under Carrier authority.
Consolidated Construction Services INC has operated for 8 yr 9 mo with 30 power units and 30 drivers under Carrier authority.
M C Steel & Crane Service INC has operated for 35 yr 11 mo with 12 power units and 11 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rees Hardy INC has operated for 35 yr 2 mo with 11 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Harry Grau & Sons INC has operated for 34 yr 4 mo with 10 power units and 13 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ken Houston Electric INC has operated for 9 yr 1 mo with 7 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
The Imbus Roofing Company INC has operated for 52 yr with 6 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Specialty Truck Repair INC has operated for 16 yr 7 mo with 4 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jolly Enterprise INC has operated for 29 yr 8 mo with 4 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Wilder carriers — complete directory
20 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bessler Auto Parts Wilder, KY | - | 2115871 | 33 | 15 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Merkle Lawn Care Co INC Wilder, KY | - | 820880 | 30 | 26 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Consolidated Construction Services INC Wilder, KY | - | 3043719 | 30 | 8 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | M C Steel & Crane Service INC Wilder, KY | - | 399395 | 12 | 35 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Rees Hardy INC Wilder, KY | MC220117 | 441591 | 11 | 35 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Harry Grau & Sons INC Wilder, KY | - | 468771 | 10 | 34 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Ken Houston Electric INC Wilder, KY | - | 2994340 | 7 | 9 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | The Imbus Roofing Company INC Wilder, KY | - | 144298 | 6 | 52 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Specialty Truck Repair INC Wilder, KY | - | 1954494 | 4 | 16 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Jolly Enterprise INC Wilder, KY | - | 660685 | 4 | 29 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Building Crafts INC Wilder, KY | - | 289103 | 4 | 39 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Wilder Ironworks LLC Wilder, KY | - | 1616812 | 4 | 19 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Wilder Winnelson Co Wilder, KY | - | 632895 | 3 | 30 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Wilder Winlectric Co Wilder, KY | - | 1020538 | 3 | 24 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Davis Landscape Service INC Wilder, KY | - | 1963801 | 3 | 16 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Lpm Electric INC Wilder, KY | - | 1439592 | 2 | 20 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Valcom Enterprise INC Wilder, KY | - | 1665338 | 2 | 18 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | All Things Moving LLC Wilder, KY | MC1657227 | 4268278 | 1 | 1 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Tackett Masonry LLC Wilder, KY | - | 2910394 | 1 | 9 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Ddx Transport LLC Wilder, KY | MC171470 | 2957124 | 1 | 9 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Wilder trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Wilder, Kentucky?
Wilder, KY has 20 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 20 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Wilder?
The average fleet size among Wilder carriers is 8.6 power units. Approximately 4 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Wilder carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Wilder-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Wilder 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 Wilder?
Wilder'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 20 Wilder carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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