Trucking Companies in Ohio
Ohio has 26,599 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 26,599 hold current operating authority. The Ohio carrier population spans regional and long-haul operators serving industrial, agricultural, and distribution demand across the state.
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
26,599 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across Ohio.
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. View methodology
Top cities for trucking in Ohio
Ohio's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the Ohio freight market
Ohio ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 26,599 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 26,599 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 16.8 power units, with 23,554 single-truck owner-operators comprising 88.6% of the carrier population. Columbus leads with 4,482 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among Ohio's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in Ohio includes 359 operators running 101+ power units alongside 23,554 single-truck operations. A total of 3 carriers hold hazmat endorsements, operating under the heightened safety protocols of 49 CFR Part 397. New market entries remain steady: 2,362 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 8,197 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 91 active risk indicators across Ohio carriers (0.34% of the registered population), detected through pattern analysis of authority cycling, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions" — a practice that puts shippers at risk. Additionally, 91 Ohio carriers have prior authority revocations on record. Shippers should verify carrier authority status, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender using the FMCSA SAFER System or Truck Graph's instant verification tools.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Top carriers in Ohio
Largest Ohio carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Breechs Septic And Excavating LLC has operated for 2.1y with 80000 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
First Student INC has operated for 37.0y with 32760 power units and 31253 drivers under Common authority.
Cruze Cincy LLC has operated for 1.2y with 30000 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Badri B LLC has operated for 1.4y with 23001 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
M&B Hauling Assistance LLC has operated for 2.4y with 15000 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Greenwood Motor Lines INC has operated for 52.0y with 10296 power units and 10514 drivers under Common authority. Prior authority revocation on record.
R & L Transfer INC has operated for 52.0y with 10200 power units and 1 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Cintas Corporation No 2 has operated for 26.0y with 6341 power units and 9255 drivers under Carrier authority.
Aim Leasing Company has operated for 37.6y with 4149 power units and 330 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dayton Freight Lines INC has operated for 40.1y with 2278 power units and 2650 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
All carriers in Ohio
26,599 carriers total. Page 1 of 1064. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Breechs Septic And Excavating LLC Lucasville, OH | MC1637770 | 4232648 | 80000 | 2.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | First Student INC Cincinnati, OH | MC191534 | 354406 | 32760 | 37.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Cruze Cincy LLC Batavia, OH | MC1714663 | 4375948 | 30000 | 1.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Badri B LLC Loveland, OH | MC1694867 | 4338568 | 23001 | 1.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | M&B Hauling Assistance LLC Marysville, OH | MC1609971 | 4181407 | 15000 | 2.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Greenwood Motor Lines INC Wilmington, OHPrior revoke | MC99074 | 63391 | 10296 | 52.0y | Dry van | 90 | Active |
| 07 | R & L Transfer INC Wilmington, OH | MC146892 | 172598 | 10200 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Cintas Corporation No 2 Mason, OH | - | 888671 | 6341 | 26.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Aim Leasing Company Girard, OH | - | 332295 | 4149 | 37.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Dayton Freight Lines INC Dayton, OH | MC189528 | 273301 | 2278 | 40.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Rumpke Transportation Company LLC Cincinnati, OH | MC348275 | 330912 | 2171 | 37.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | The Davey Tree Expert Company Kent, OH | - | 93861 | 2152 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC Cincinnati, OH | MC317346 | 81583 | 2152 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Tiffin Auto Mart INC Cleveland, OH | - | 3978162 | 2022 | 3.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Faf LLC Groveport, OH | MC333604 | 728630 | 1729 | 28.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Akron, OH | - | 299928 | 1421 | 38.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Premier Truck Sales And Rental INC Valley View, OH | - | 364259 | 1401 | 36.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Petermann LTD Cincinnati, OH | MC364668 | 821384 | 1395 | 26.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Stg Drayage LLC Dublin, OH | MC164032 | 688143 | 1384 | 29.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Cintas Corporation No 3 Mason, OH | - | 850618 | 1307 | 26.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Hc Transport INC Cincinnati, OH | MC332810 | 726855 | 1297 | 28.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Cintas Service Transportation LLC Mason, OH | MC553684 | 1457995 | 1280 | 20.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Containerport Group INC Cleveland, OH | MC152125 | 232734 | 1150 | 43.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Midwest Logistics Systems LTD Celina, OH | MC346709 | 774374 | 1128 | 27.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | J W Didado Electric LLC Akron, OH | - | 1511271 | 1102 | 0.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Ohio trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Ohio?
Ohio has 26,599 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 26,599 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in Ohio has the most trucking companies?
Columbus leads with 4,482 carriers, followed by Cincinnati (2,450) and Cleveland (2,179).
What is the average fleet size in Ohio?
The average fleet size among Ohio carriers is 16.8 power units. The majority are single-truck owner-operators, consistent with the national pattern where 91% of carriers operate fewer than 6 power units.
How many Ohio carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 91 active risk indicators among Ohio carriers, representing 0.34% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in Ohio?
Use Truck Graph's carrier directory to search by city, fleet size, or equipment type. Verify any carrier's authority status, insurance, and safety record using our DOT Lookup tool or the FMCSA SAFER System at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
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