Trucking Companies in Defiance, OH
Defiance, OH has 65 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
65 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Defiance, 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 Defiance, OH freight market
Defiance, OH is home to 65 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 65 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Defiance carriers is 12.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Defiance 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 Defiance shows 46 single-truck operators (70.8% of all carriers) alongside 2 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 86 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 24 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 Defiance 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 65 Defiance 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 Defiance, OH
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 65 total carriers.
Thomas E Keller Trucking INC has operated for 0.0y with 315 power units and 447 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Hornish Bros INC has operated for 42.2y with 160 power units and 152 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
One Source Waste Solutions INC has operated for 12.6y with 68 power units and 48 drivers under Contract authority.
Maumee Valley Vending Company has operated for 28.7y with 39 power units and 39 drivers under Carrier authority.
Baker Shindler Ready Mix has operated for 37.9y with 17 power units and 17 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jewell Grain Company has operated for 18.4y with 16 power units and 36 drivers under Carrier authority.
Burk Excavating LLC has operated for 4.3y with 11 power units and 10 drivers under Common authority.
Cci Ready-Mix LLC has operated for 1.3y with 10 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Stykemain Leasing LLC has operated for 9.0y with 10 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
H E Rudy Logistics LTD has operated for 0.3y with 10 power units and 10 drivers under Common authority.
All Defiance carriers — complete directory
65 carriers total. Page 1 of 3. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Thomas E Keller Trucking INC Defiance, OH | MC156973 | 199521 | 315 | 0.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Hornish Bros INC Defiance, OH | MC172944 | 244723 | 160 | 42.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | One Source Waste Solutions INC Defiance, OH | MC846476 | 2451952 | 68 | 12.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Maumee Valley Vending Company Defiance, OH | - | 704458 | 39 | 28.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Baker Shindler Ready Mix Defiance, OH | - | 321148 | 17 | 37.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Jewell Grain Company Defiance, OH | - | 1724336 | 16 | 18.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Burk Excavating LLC Defiance, OH | MC1387644 | 3828100 | 11 | 4.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Cci Ready-Mix LLC Defiance, OH | - | 4359455 | 10 | 1.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Stykemain Leasing LLC Defiance, OH | - | 3017531 | 10 | 9.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | H E Rudy Logistics LTD Defiance, OH | MC1796940 | 4531597 | 10 | 0.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Spyker Leasing LLC Defiance, OH | MC988925 | 1031673 | 10 | 24.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | He Rudy Trucking LTD Defiance, OH | MC355560 | 798404 | 10 | 27.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | R J Burk Trucking LLC Defiance, OH | MC1353572 | 3781113 | 10 | 4.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Timcor INC Defiance, OH | MC822911 | 2393786 | 8 | 13.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | K&P Medical Transport LTD Defiance, OH | MC1063441 | 2878965 | 8 | 10.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | We Are Limitless LLC Defiance, OH | MC1474444 | 3433230 | 7 | 6.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Dc5 Trucking LLC Defiance, OH | MC1364486 | 3796053 | 6 | 4.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Sines Excavating LLC Defiance, OH | MC1088889 | 1237034 | 5 | 22.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Tels INC Defiance, OH | MC826445 | 2402648 | 5 | 13.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Kellermyer Incorporated Defiance, OH | - | 744121 | 5 | 28.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Pro Trans INC Defiance, OH | MC1031898 | 3269460 | 5 | 7.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Pontiac Enterprises INC Defiance, OH | MC366679 | 2225445 | 4 | 14.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Jlc Transportation INC Defiance, OH | MC534567 | 1403718 | 4 | 20.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Defiance Area Youth For Christ Defiance, OH | - | 4562695 | 4 | 0.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Exceptional Motorcar LLC Defiance, OH | - | 1304357 | 4 | 21.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Defiance carriers by equipment type
Browse specialized carriers operating in Defiance, OH by trailer and equipment classification.
Explore the Ohio carrier directory
Defiance is one of the top freight markets in Ohio. Browse the full Ohio trucking company directory to find carriers across all cities, or return to the national carrier index to compare states.
Nearby freight markets in Ohio
Defiance trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Defiance, Ohio?
Defiance, OH has 65 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 65 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Defiance?
The average fleet size among Defiance carriers is 12.5 power units. Approximately 46 carriers operate a single truck, while 2 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Defiance carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Defiance-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Defiance 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 Defiance?
Defiance'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 65 Defiance carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
For journalists and researchers
Truck Graph data is open and citable. For press inquiries, contact our editorial team.
