Trucking Companies in Ruston, LA
Ruston, LA has 38 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Louisiana'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
38 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Ruston, LA.
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 Ruston, LA freight market
Ruston, LA is home to 38 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 38 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Ruston carriers is 5.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Ruston carrier population contributes to Louisiana's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Ruston shows 33 single-truck operators (86.8% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 63 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 15 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 Ruston 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 38 Ruston 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 Ruston, LA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 38 total carriers.
Davison Transportation Services INC has operated for 19.0y with 56 power units and 33 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Skidabrader Group LLC has operated for 7.2y with 30 power units and 17 drivers under Carrier authority.
Gunsmoke Energy Services LLC has operated for 12.0y with 12 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Load Perfect Transport LLC has operated for 0.6y with 12 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Correct Commissary LLC has operated for 10.1y with 10 power units and 9 drivers under Contract authority.
Best Express Enterprises LLC has operated for 28.3y with 8 power units and 8 drivers under Common authority.
Malone Properties INC has operated for 23.0y with 7 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hambone Trucking LLC has operated for 17.1y with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Contract authority.
Ruston Rock It LLC has operated for 15.3y with 6 power units and 7 drivers under Contract authority.
Southern States Equipment LLC has operated for 2.0y with 6 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Ruston carriers — complete directory
38 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Davison Transportation Services INC Ruston, LA | MC129784 | 1652433 | 56 | 19.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Skidabrader Group LLC Ruston, LA | - | 3259725 | 30 | 7.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Gunsmoke Energy Services LLC Ruston, LA | - | 2508420 | 12 | 12.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Load Perfect Transport LLC Ruston, LA | MC1770594 | 4482407 | 12 | 0.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Correct Commissary LLC Ruston, LA | MC106658 | 2880137 | 10 | 10.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Best Express Enterprises LLC Ruston, LA | MC364712 | 732947 | 8 | 28.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Malone Properties INC Ruston, LA | - | 1138119 | 7 | 23.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Hambone Trucking LLC Ruston, LA | MC679039 | 1883561 | 6 | 17.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Ruston Rock It LLC Ruston, LA | MC738253 | 2118112 | 6 | 15.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Southern States Equipment LLC Ruston, LA | - | 4240997 | 6 | 2.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Rebel Transport INC Ruston, LA | MC255467 | 492356 | 6 | 33.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Ruston Tractor INC Ruston, LA | - | 3776939 | 6 | 4.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Pci Electric LLC Ruston, LA | - | 2300539 | 5 | 14.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Parish Site Services LLC Ruston, LA | - | 4391687 | 4 | 1.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | O'Neal'S Farm And Garden LLC Ruston, LA | - | 2506049 | 4 | 12.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Red Rock Rentals LLC Ruston, LA | - | 2100366 | 4 | 15.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Quality Truss Of Texas LLC Ruston, LA | - | 1064702 | 3 | 23.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Tindal Transit Logistics LLC Ruston, LA | MC1435594 | 3898736 | 3 | 4.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Jellie-Roll Trucking LLC Ruston, LA | MC1085216 | 3381117 | 2 | 6.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Walter J Savage INC Ruston, LA | - | 223794 | 2 | 43.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Weaver Wastewater LLC Ruston, LA | - | 4498935 | 2 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Robbins Association Irrigation-Mart INC Ruston, LA | - | 1100847 | 2 | 23.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Nancy Transportation LLC Ruston, LA | MC811633 | 2366861 | 2 | 13.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Walker Trucking LLC Ruston La Ruston, LA | MC1809529 | 4554876 | 1 | 0.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Clw Trucking LLC Ruston, LA | - | 3221526 | 1 | 7.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Ruston trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Ruston, Louisiana?
Ruston, LA has 38 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 38 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Ruston?
The average fleet size among Ruston carriers is 5.6 power units. Approximately 33 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Ruston carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Ruston-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Ruston 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 Ruston?
Ruston'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 38 Ruston carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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