Trucking Companies in Shell Knob, MO
Shell Knob, MO has 6 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
6 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Shell Knob, 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 Shell Knob, MO freight market
Shell Knob, MO is home to 6 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 6 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Shell Knob carriers is 3.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Shell Knob 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 Shell Knob shows 5 single-truck operators (83.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 11 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 2 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 Shell Knob 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 6 Shell Knob 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 Shell Knob, MO
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 6 of 6 total carriers.
Mo-Ark Disposal LLC has operated for 7.0y with 8 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Preddy Boy Trucking LLC has operated for 7.9y with 7 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
Century Maritime LLC has operated for 20.6y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Maricorp Us LLC has operated for 18.7y with 2 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Weather Wrath Hauling LLC has operated for 4.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Shell Knob Septic Pumping LLC has operated for 0.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Shell Knob carriers — complete directory
6 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mo-Ark Disposal LLC Shell Knob, MO | MC1043023 | 3292828 | 8 | 7.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Preddy Boy Trucking LLC Shell Knob, MO | MC105251 | 3151707 | 7 | 7.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Century Maritime LLC Shell Knob, MO | MC540354 | 1429745 | 2 | 20.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Maricorp Us LLC Shell Knob, MO | MC1583691 | 1693276 | 2 | 18.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Weather Wrath Hauling LLC Shell Knob, MO | MC1290860 | 3695419 | 1 | 4.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Shell Knob Septic Pumping LLC Shell Knob, MO | - | 4544960 | 1 | 0.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Shell Knob trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Shell Knob, Missouri?
Shell Knob, MO has 6 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 6 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Shell Knob?
The average fleet size among Shell Knob carriers is 3.5 power units. Approximately 5 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Shell Knob carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Shell Knob-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Shell Knob 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 Shell Knob?
Shell Knob's carrier population includes other 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 6 Shell Knob carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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