Trucking Companies in Branson, MO
Branson, MO has 28 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Missouri'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 Branson, MO.
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 Branson, MO freight market
Branson, MO is home to 28 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 28 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Branson carriers is 6.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Branson carrier population contributes to Missouri's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Branson shows 16 single-truck operators (57.1% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 48 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 3 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 Branson 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 Branson 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 Branson, MO
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 28 total carriers.
American R & C LLC has operated for 10.2y with 46 power units and 24 drivers under Common authority.
Kanakuk Ministries has operated for 25.8y with 44 power units and 16 drivers under Carrier authority.
Empire Energy LLC has operated for 13.2y with 16 power units and 9 drivers under Contract authority.
Little Diesel Transportation LLC has operated for 16.5y with 12 power units and 9 drivers under Common authority.
Loyd'S Electric Supply INC has operated for 37.1y with 10 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
L & J Consolidated Enterprises INC has operated for 3.4y with 7 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Branson Crane Service INC has operated for 12.8y with 7 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Rayan In Trucking LLC has operated for 5.6y with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Whelchel Hardware Co INC has operated for 52.0y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
A Plus Towing And Recovery LLC has operated for 9.7y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Branson carriers — complete directory
28 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | American R & C LLC Branson, MO | MC975406 | 2870656 | 46 | 10.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Kanakuk Ministries Branson, MO | - | 897727 | 44 | 25.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Empire Energy LLC Branson, MO | MC877567 | 2392177 | 16 | 13.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Little Diesel Transportation LLC Branson, MO | MC698559 | 1974930 | 12 | 16.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Loyd'S Electric Supply INC Branson, MO | - | 353896 | 10 | 37.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | L & J Consolidated Enterprises INC Branson, MO | MC1505535 | 4003747 | 7 | 3.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Branson Crane Service INC Branson, MO | MC879015 | 2428385 | 7 | 12.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Rayan In Trucking LLC Branson, MO | MC1166989 | 3518406 | 6 | 5.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Whelchel Hardware Co INC Branson, MO | - | 3934 | 5 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | A Plus Towing And Recovery LLC Branson, MO | - | 2930883 | 4 | 9.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Roofing Analysis & Consulting LLC Branson, MO | - | 4472281 | 3 | 0.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Hutcheson Hospitality LLC Branson, MO | - | 3991798 | 2 | 3.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Fall Creek Motors INC Branson, MO | MC896883 | 2539437 | 2 | 11.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Trusted Logistics Solutions LLC Branson, MO | MC1375565 | 3811277 | 2 | 4.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Rick Thomas Productions LLC Branson, MO | - | 4131292 | 2 | 2.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Boots Transportation LLC Branson, MO | MC1799928 | 4537145 | 2 | 0.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Pettigrew Enterprises LLC Branson, MO | - | 3229244 | 2 | 7.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Brady Wayne Harris Branson, MO | MC727526 | 2084460 | 2 | 15.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Carpenter Family Trucking Branson, MO | - | 4518239 | 1 | 0.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Supermart Services INC Branson, MO | MC1585396 | 4137101 | 1 | 2.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Tru Believers Transport LLC Branson, MO | MC1689438 | 4327939 | 1 | 1.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Faith And Wisdom Church Branson, MO | - | 3272484 | 1 | 7.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Johnny Lee LLC Branson, MO | - | 3261958 | 1 | 7.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Portal Express INC Branson, MO | MC1563200 | 4098937 | 1 | 2.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Conner Hotshot LLC Branson, MO | MC1573519 | 4116526 | 1 | 2.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Branson trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Branson, Missouri?
Branson, MO has 28 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 28 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Branson?
The average fleet size among Branson carriers is 6.6 power units. Approximately 16 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Branson carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Branson-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Branson 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 Branson?
Branson'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 Branson carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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