Trucking Companies in Tarkio, MO
Tarkio, MO has 14 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
14 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Tarkio, 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 Tarkio, MO freight market
Tarkio, MO is home to 14 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 14 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Tarkio carriers is 1.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Tarkio 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 Tarkio shows 13 single-truck operators (92.9% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 21 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 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 Tarkio 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 14 Tarkio 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 Tarkio, MO
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 14 of 14 total carriers.
Charles L Hurst has operated for 34.3y with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ronnie Martin has operated for 37.5y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Trent Brown Trucking LLC has operated for 14.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hannah 4 Farms LLC has operated for 0.9y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Brought & Son LLC has operated for 11.7y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Slemp And Sons Trucking LLC has operated for 15.3y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Jvd Trucking INC has operated for 15.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Barry Amthor has operated for 20.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mike & Dena Wennihan LLC has operated for 12.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Skk Farms LLC has operated for 2.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Tarkio carriers — complete directory
14 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Charles L Hurst Tarkio, MO | - | 471568 | 6 | 34.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Ronnie Martin Tarkio, MO | MC300741 | 336494 | 3 | 37.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Trent Brown Trucking LLC Tarkio, MO | MC2715 | 2258091 | 3 | 14.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Hannah 4 Farms LLC Tarkio, MO | MC1812774 | 4431615 | 2 | 0.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Brought & Son LLC Tarkio, MO | MC36685 | 2538456 | 2 | 11.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Slemp And Sons Trucking LLC Tarkio, MO | MC738909 | 2119987 | 1 | 15.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Jvd Trucking INC Tarkio, MO | MC743614 | 2135606 | 1 | 15.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Barry Amthor Tarkio, MO | - | 1448740 | 1 | 20.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Mike & Dena Wennihan LLC Tarkio, MO | MC894963 | 2461308 | 1 | 12.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Skk Farms LLC Tarkio, MO | - | 4176188 | 1 | 2.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Craig Vance Grain And Livestock Hauling LLC Tarkio, MO | MC937873 | 2812843 | 1 | 10.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | C & C Farms Tarkio, MO | - | 1970134 | 1 | 16.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Michael Shaw Trucking LLC Tarkio, MO | MC667322 | 628954 | 1 | 30.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Bill Smith Trucking INC Tarkio, MO | - | 140171 | 1 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Tarkio trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Tarkio, Missouri?
Tarkio, MO has 14 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 14 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Tarkio?
The average fleet size among Tarkio carriers is 1.8 power units. Approximately 13 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Tarkio carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Tarkio-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Tarkio 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 Tarkio?
Tarkio'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 14 Tarkio carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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