Trucking Companies in Carson City, NV
Carson City, NV has 90 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Nevada'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
90 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Carson City, NV.
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 Carson City, NV freight market
Carson City, NV is home to 90 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 90 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Carson City carriers is 6.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Carson City carrier population contributes to Nevada's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Carson City shows 85 single-truck operators (94.4% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 164 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 7 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 62 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 1 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 1 active risk indicators among Carson City carriers (1.11% 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 90 Carson City 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 Carson City, NV
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 90 total carriers.
Arete Services LLC has operated for 22.8y with 140 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dart Trans Nv LLC has operated for 18.0y with 46 power units and 56 drivers under Carrier authority.
Cinderlite Trucking CORP has operated for 52.0y with 34 power units and 34 drivers under Common authority.
Olcese Waste Services has operated for 7.4y with 28 power units and 15 drivers under Common authority.
Industrial Logistics Services INC has operated for 30.0y with 23 power units and 5 drivers under Contract authority.
D W Morgan Company INC has operated for 21.4y with 20 power units and 23 drivers under Common authority.
Simerson Construction LLC has operated for 8.5y with 15 power units and 15 drivers under Carrier authority.
Sheahan Transportation has operated for 35.8y with 14 power units and 8 drivers under Common authority.
Carson City Towing INC has operated for 32.9y with 11 power units and 11 drivers under Common authority.
Carson Valley Oil Co INC has operated for 52.0y with 10 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Carson City carriers — complete directory
90 carriers total. Page 1 of 4. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Arete Services LLC Carson City, NV | - | 1162552 | 140 | 22.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Dart Trans Nv LLC Carson City, NV | MC648680 | 1777214 | 46 | 18.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Cinderlite Trucking CORP Carson City, NV | MC598702 | 65470 | 34 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Olcese Waste Services Carson City, NV | MC1704483 | 3226553 | 28 | 7.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Industrial Logistics Services INC Carson City, NV | MC531191 | 642556 | 23 | 30.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | D W Morgan Company INC Carson City, NV | MC511735 | 1323017 | 20 | 21.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Simerson Construction LLC Carson City, NV | - | 3077173 | 15 | 8.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Sheahan Transportation Carson City, NV | MC587539 | 419606 | 14 | 35.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Carson City Towing INC Carson City, NV | MC530835 | 530115 | 11 | 32.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Carson Valley Oil Co INC Carson City, NV | - | 167967 | 10 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Radco Communications LLC Carson City, NV | - | 1781884 | 10 | 18.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Tahoe Supply Company LLC Carson City, NV | - | 834634 | 8 | 26.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Coons Construction LLC Carson City, NV | - | 3166884 | 7 | 7.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Comstock Propane INC Carson City, NV | MC1244294 | 1215334 | 7 | 22.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | A & A Towing INC Carson City, NV | MC567706 | 1517587 | 6 | 20.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | North Tahoe Marina INC Carson City, NV | MC921072 | 906459 | 6 | 25.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Harris Rebar Northern California INC Carson City, NV | - | 1429608 | 6 | 20.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Capital Glass LLC Carson City, NV | - | 2460015 | 6 | 12.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | A & B Relocations INC Carson City, NV | MC1600731 | 4164289 | 6 | 2.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Redwood Materials INC Carson City, NV | - | 3380736 | 5 | 6.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Art Wilson Company Carson City, NV | MC180572 | 352925 | 5 | 37.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | R&D Trucking LLC Carson City, NV | MC1078053 | 3364705 | 5 | 6.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Condor Equipment Leasing LLC Carson City, NV | MC1107434 | 2906162 | 5 | 9.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Complete Millwork Services INC Carson City, NV | - | 691033 | 5 | 29.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Rapid Construction INC Carson City, NV | - | 737131 | 5 | 28.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Carson City trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Carson City, Nevada?
Carson City, NV has 90 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 90 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Carson City?
The average fleet size among Carson City carriers is 6.1 power units. Approximately 85 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Carson City carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 1 active risk indicators among Carson City-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Carson City 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 Carson City?
Carson City'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 90 Carson City carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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