Trucking Companies in Dalton, OH
Dalton, OH has 22 registered for-hire trucking companies as of June 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
22 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Dalton, 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 Dalton, OH freight market
Dalton, OH is home to 22 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 22 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of June 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Dalton carriers is 3.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Dalton 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 Dalton shows 25 single-truck operators (113.6% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 39 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 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 Dalton 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 22 Dalton 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 Dalton, OH
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 22 of 22 total carriers.
Gerber Feed Service INC has operated for 33 yr 4 mo with 17 power units and 13 drivers under Carrier authority.
Caleb M Hostetler Trucking LLC has operated for 34 yr 10 mo with 12 power units and 10 drivers under Common authority.
Woodlyn Acres Farm LLC has operated for 7 yr 7 mo with 9 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Wenger Excavating INC has operated for 11 yr 1 mo with 8 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Moonlight Trucking LLC has operated for 8 yr 6 mo with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Milltree Transport LLC has operated for 27 yr 6 mo with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Douglas A Manley has operated for 22 yr 3 mo with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Zimmerman Steel & Supply Co LLC has operated for 18 yr with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Impact Expedite LLC has operated for 2 yr 7 mo with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
James D Miller has operated for 23 yr with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
All Dalton carriers — complete directory
22 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Gerber Feed Service INC Dalton, OH | - | 510674 | 17 | 33 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Caleb M Hostetler Trucking LLC Dalton, OH | MC425712 | 454152 | 12 | 34 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Woodlyn Acres Farm LLC Dalton, OH | - | 3202943 | 9 | 7 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Wenger Excavating INC Dalton, OH | - | 2598100 | 8 | 11 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Moonlight Trucking LLC Dalton, OH | MC60569 | 3070170 | 4 | 8 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Milltree Transport LLC Dalton, OH | MC1504311 | 782159 | 3 | 27 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Douglas A Manley Dalton, OH | MC551180 | 1219195 | 3 | 22 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Zimmerman Steel & Supply Co LLC Dalton, OH | - | 1779334 | 2 | 18 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Impact Expedite LLC Dalton, OH | MC1593420 | 4150828 | 2 | 2 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | James D Miller Dalton, OH | MC505430 | 1134585 | 2 | 23 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Aspired X LLC Dalton, OH | - | 4094475 | 2 | 2 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | J1 Transport LLC Dalton, OH | MC1335561 | 3756412 | 1 | 4 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Auroch Transportation LLC Dalton, OH | MC1253059 | 3643577 | 1 | 5 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Mid Ohio Spec Haul LLC Dalton, OH | MC1774786 | 4490204 | 1 | 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Dutch Quality Interiors LLC Dalton, OH | MC87506 | 3120157 | 1 | 8 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Dms Transport LLC Dalton, OH | MC905618 | 2584738 | 1 | 11 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Tilmor LLC Dalton, OH | - | 3388582 | 1 | 6 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Advantage Homes LLC Dalton, OH | MC1308933 | 2567689 | 1 | 11 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Luke Troyer Dalton, OH | MC747586 | 2149809 | 1 | 15 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Steven Swartzentruber Dalton, OH | - | 4074813 | 1 | 3 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Ohio Hotshot LLC Dalton, OH | MC1604172 | 4170786 | 1 | 2 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Timothy P Amstutz Dalton, OH | - | 1159647 | 1 | 22 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Dalton trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Dalton, Ohio?
Dalton, OH has 22 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 22 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Dalton?
The average fleet size among Dalton carriers is 3.4 power units. Approximately 25 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Dalton carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Dalton-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Dalton 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 Dalton?
Dalton'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 22 Dalton carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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