Trucking Companies in Blanchester, OH
Blanchester, OH has 12 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Ohio'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
12 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Blanchester, OH.
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 Blanchester, OH freight market
Blanchester, OH is home to 12 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 12 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Blanchester carriers is 3.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Blanchester carrier population contributes to Ohio's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Blanchester shows 22 single-truck operators (183.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 37 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 12 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 Blanchester 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 12 Blanchester 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 Blanchester, OH
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 12 of 12 total carriers.
Doug Grant Trucking LLC has operated for 31.2y with 11 power units and 10 drivers under Common authority.
Charles F Stahl has operated for 18.8y with 7 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jtm Smith Construction INC has operated for 12.7y with 5 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Thad Hollon Trucking INC has operated for 52.0y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Richard Scot Grant has operated for 22.7y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Affordable Excavation INC has operated for 26.2y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
William J Ebert Trucking LLC has operated for 20.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
James Brian Stringer has operated for 8.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Michael Polston has operated for 34.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bullock Specialized Transport LLC has operated for 0.6y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
All Blanchester carriers — complete directory
12 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Doug Grant Trucking LLC Blanchester, OH | MC549153 | 595139 | 11 | 31.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Charles F Stahl Blanchester, OH | - | 1680979 | 7 | 18.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Jtm Smith Construction INC Blanchester, OH | - | 2440843 | 5 | 12.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Thad Hollon Trucking INC Blanchester, OH | MC172902 | 28496 | 3 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Richard Scot Grant Blanchester, OH | - | 1173780 | 2 | 22.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Affordable Excavation INC Blanchester, OH | MC522485 | 863396 | 2 | 26.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | William J Ebert Trucking LLC Blanchester, OH | MC676937 | 1439937 | 1 | 20.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | James Brian Stringer Blanchester, OH | MC85175 | 3115778 | 1 | 8.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Michael Polston Blanchester, OH | MC248905 | 466547 | 1 | 34.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Bullock Specialized Transport LLC Blanchester, OH | MC1774236 | 4489196 | 1 | 0.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Paladin Transport INC Blanchester, OH | MC1305917 | 3715792 | 1 | 4.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Reed Seed Company LLC Blanchester, OH | - | 2073637 | 1 | 15.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Blanchester trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Blanchester, Ohio?
Blanchester, OH has 12 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 12 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Blanchester?
The average fleet size among Blanchester carriers is 3.0 power units. Approximately 22 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Blanchester carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Blanchester-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Blanchester 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 Blanchester?
Blanchester's carrier population includes other 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 12 Blanchester carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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