Trucking Companies in Columbus, NJ
Columbus, NJ has 29 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of New Jersey'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
29 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Columbus, NJ.
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 Columbus, NJ freight market
Columbus, NJ is home to 29 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 29 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Columbus carriers is 3.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Columbus carrier population contributes to New Jersey's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Columbus shows 23 single-truck operators (79.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 53 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 10 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 Columbus 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 29 Columbus 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 Columbus, NJ
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 29 total carriers.
G&G Landscaping Construction INC has operated for 16 yr 2 mo with 21 power units and 21 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lippincott & Lippincott INC has operated for 26 yr 2 mo with 9 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Clarkville Sod Farms INC has operated for 29 yr 7 mo with 9 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mansfield Oil Co has operated for 36 yr 7 mo with 8 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Central Jersey Paving & Landscape Limited Liability Company has operated for 12 yr 8 mo with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Costa Haulers LLC has operated for 14 yr 2 mo with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Pinelands Nursery INC has operated for 36 yr 2 mo with 5 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lions Express LLC has operated for 8 yr with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tommy'S Pallet Yard LLC has operated for 13 yr 10 mo with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Ky Trucking LLC has operated for 22 yr with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
All Columbus carriers — complete directory
29 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | G&G Landscaping Construction INC Columbus, NJ | - | 2013827 | 21 | 16 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Lippincott & Lippincott INC Columbus, NJ | - | 861949 | 9 | 26 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Clarkville Sod Farms INC Columbus, NJ | - | 664503 | 9 | 29 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Mansfield Oil Co Columbus, NJ | MC319037 | 371966 | 8 | 36 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Central Jersey Paving & Landscape Limited Liability Company Columbus, NJ | - | 2436114 | 5 | 12 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Costa Haulers LLC Columbus, NJ | MC790954 | 2287576 | 5 | 14 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Pinelands Nursery INC Columbus, NJ | - | 385736 | 5 | 36 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Lions Express LLC Columbus, NJ | MC96596 | 3136945 | 5 | 8 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Tommy'S Pallet Yard LLC Columbus, NJ | MC1027081 | 2330788 | 3 | 13 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Ky Trucking LLC Columbus, NJ | MC875171 | 1253297 | 3 | 22 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | J Smith Transport LLC Columbus, NJ | MC625211 | 1591742 | 3 | 19 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | K2 Architectural Millwork LLC Columbus, NJ | - | 4315952 | 3 | 1 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | First Choice Flooring LLC Columbus, NJ | - | 4305106 | 2 | 1 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Burlington Bucks Fuel Oil LLC Columbus, NJ | MC1675114 | 4215234 | 2 | 2 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Equipment Resource Corporation Columbus, NJ | - | 2788156 | 2 | 10 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Melton Sales & Service Columbus, NJ | - | 2296352 | 2 | 14 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Swemmer LLC Columbus, NJ | MC94955 | 3134250 | 2 | 8 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Dacar Transportation LLC Columbus, NJ | MC1663113 | 4279131 | 1 | 1 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Apm Transportation LLC Columbus, NJ | MC35556 | 3023365 | 1 | 8 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Columbus Produce LLC Columbus, NJ | - | 3413113 | 1 | 6 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Advanced Freight Lines LLC Columbus, NJ | MC1111754 | 3431218 | 1 | 6 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Alpha National LLC Columbus, NJ | MC1124617 | 3452826 | 1 | 5 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | K E T Transport LLC Columbus, NJ | MC1211312 | 3583570 | 1 | 5 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Randall W Good Jr Columbus, NJ | - | 3923996 | 1 | 3 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Sbt Express INC Columbus, NJ | MC1587906 | 4141328 | 1 | 2 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Columbus trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Columbus, New Jersey?
Columbus, NJ has 29 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 29 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Columbus?
The average fleet size among Columbus carriers is 3.5 power units. Approximately 23 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Columbus carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Columbus-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Columbus 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 Columbus?
Columbus'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 29 Columbus carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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