Trucking Companies in Laughlin, NV
Laughlin, NV has 11 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
11 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Laughlin, 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 Laughlin, NV freight market
Laughlin, NV is home to 11 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 11 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Laughlin carriers is 8.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by a mix of small and mid-size operations. The Laughlin 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 Laughlin shows 4 single-truck operators (36.4% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 13 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 5 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 Laughlin 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 11 Laughlin 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 Laughlin, NV
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 11 of 11 total carriers.
The Southern Nevada Transit Coalition has operated for 21.7y with 26 power units and 37 drivers under Common authority.
Laughlin Transit INC has operated for 36.1y with 16 power units and 12 drivers under Common authority.
Riverside Resort And Casino INC has operated for 1.8y with 13 power units and 13 drivers under Carrier authority.
Cordova Logistics LLC has operated for 7.3y with 11 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Djw Transport LLC has operated for 1.7y with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Harrah'S Laughlin LLC has operated for 21.7y with 5 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tropicana Laughlin LLC has operated for 15.4y with 4 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Gary Charles Koktavy has operated for 9.3y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Pennington Backhoe LLC has operated for 27.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Busbys Transportation LLC has operated for 3.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Laughlin carriers — complete directory
11 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Southern Nevada Transit Coalition Laughlin, NV | MC500031 | 1283542 | 26 | 21.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Laughlin Transit INC Laughlin, NV | MC227037 | 391422 | 16 | 36.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Riverside Resort And Casino INC Laughlin, NV | - | 4271927 | 13 | 1.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Cordova Logistics LLC Laughlin, NV | MC1018421 | 3241893 | 11 | 7.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Djw Transport LLC Laughlin, NV | MC1672270 | 4295871 | 6 | 1.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Harrah'S Laughlin LLC Laughlin, NV | - | 1291930 | 5 | 21.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Tropicana Laughlin LLC Laughlin, NV | MC768556 | 2109987 | 4 | 15.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Gary Charles Koktavy Laughlin, NV | MC7899 | 2966793 | 3 | 9.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Pennington Backhoe LLC Laughlin, NV | - | 792400 | 2 | 27.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Busbys Transportation LLC Laughlin, NV | MC1528901 | 4040598 | 1 | 3.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Model Home Furniture LLC Laughlin, NV | - | 4403209 | 1 | 1.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Laughlin trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Laughlin, Nevada?
Laughlin, NV has 11 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 11 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Laughlin?
The average fleet size among Laughlin carriers is 8.0 power units. Approximately 4 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Laughlin carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Laughlin-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Laughlin 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 Laughlin?
Laughlin'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 11 Laughlin carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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