Trucking Companies in Royal Oak, MI
Royal Oak, MI has 28 registered for-hire trucking companies as of June 2026, making it one of Michigan'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
28 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Royal Oak, MI.
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 Royal Oak, MI freight market
Royal Oak, MI is home to 28 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 28 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of June 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Royal Oak carriers is 1289.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Royal Oak carrier population contributes to Michigan's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Royal Oak shows 128 single-truck operators (457.1% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 213 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 9 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 Royal Oak 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 28 Royal Oak 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
All Royal Oak carriers — complete directory
2 safe-to-tender carriers · 1 pages · Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sterling Oil And Chemical Co INC Royal Oak, MI | MC605125 | 287764 | 8 | 39 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 02 | Eddins & Williams LLC Royal Oak, MI | MC1778152 | 4496345 | 1 | 6 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Browse specialized carriers operating in Royal Oak, MI by trailer and equipment classification.
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Royal Oak trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Royal Oak, Michigan?
Royal Oak, MI has 28 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 28 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Royal Oak?
The average fleet size among Royal Oak carriers is 1289.4 power units. Approximately 128 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Royal Oak carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Royal Oak-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak?
Royal Oak'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 28 Royal Oak carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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