Trucking Companies in Kinston, NC
Kinston, NC has 61 registered for-hire trucking companies as of June 2026, making it one of North Carolina'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
61 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Kinston, NC.
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 Kinston, NC freight market
Kinston, NC is home to 61 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 61 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of June 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Kinston carriers is 10.7 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Kinston carrier population contributes to North Carolina's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Kinston shows 121 single-truck operators (198.4% of all carriers) alongside 2 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 216 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 5 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 23 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 Kinston 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 61 Kinston 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
All Kinston carriers — complete directory
8 safe-to-tender carriers · 1 pages · Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lloyd Jones Construction INC Kinston, NC | MC1679901 | 1034376 | 4 | 24 yr | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 02 | Dlm Transportz LLC Kinston, NC | MC1768663 | 4478828 | 3 | 8 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 03 | Abr Transportation LLC Kinston, NC | MC1673666 | 4298485 | 2 | 1 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 04 | Jermaine & Son LLC Kinston, NC | MC1774209 | 4489130 | 1 | 7 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 05 | Murriel Industries LLC Kinston, NC | MC1775547 | 4491558 | 1 | 7 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 06 | Silk Drive LLC Kinston, NC | MC1780057 | 4499921 | 1 | 6 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 07 | Tarascotruckin Kinston, NC | MC1780910 | 4501584 | 1 | 6 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 08 | Tdw Trucking LLC Kinston, NC | MC1546764 | 3011786 | 1 | 9 yr | Dry van | 0 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Kinston carriers by equipment type
Browse specialized carriers operating in Kinston, NC by trailer and equipment classification.
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Kinston trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Kinston, North Carolina?
Kinston, NC has 61 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 61 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Kinston?
The average fleet size among Kinston carriers is 10.7 power units. Approximately 121 carriers operate a single truck, while 2 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Kinston carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Kinston-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Kinston 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 Kinston?
Kinston'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 61 Kinston carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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