Trucking Companies in Independence, OH
Independence, OH has 21 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
21 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Independence, 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 Independence, OH freight market
Independence, OH is home to 21 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 21 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Independence carriers is 10.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Independence 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 Independence shows 15 single-truck operators (71.4% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 41 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 1 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 5 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 Independence 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 21 Independence 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 Independence, OH
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 21 of 21 total carriers.
Unitrans LLC has operated for 9.1y with 50 power units and 75 drivers under Carrier authority.
The Millcraft Paper Company INC has operated for 52.0y with 35 power units and 44 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kf Leasing LLC has operated for 14.6y with 27 power units and 14 drivers under Common authority.
Precision Environmental Company has operated for 28.1y with 24 power units and 26 drivers under Carrier authority.
The Precision Company has operated for 14.6y with 23 power units and 24 drivers under Carrier authority.
Stork Express LLC has operated for 6.3y with 11 power units and 11 drivers under Common authority.
Akron Fits INC has operated for 7.9y with 10 power units and 9 drivers under Common authority.
Wonder Line INC has operated for 6.3y with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Kurtz Bros INC has operated for 34.8y with 6 power units and 13 drivers under Common authority.
Nightwell Logistics Incorporated has operated for 7.6y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Independence carriers — complete directory
21 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Unitrans LLC Independence, OH | MC1079570 | 2997967 | 50 | 9.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | The Millcraft Paper Company INC Independence, OH | - | 133153 | 35 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Kf Leasing LLC Independence, OH | MC39540 | 2209549 | 27 | 14.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Precision Environmental Company Independence, OH | - | 741308 | 24 | 28.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | The Precision Company Independence, OH | - | 2203103 | 23 | 14.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Stork Express LLC Independence, OH | MC1092406 | 3390053 | 11 | 6.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Akron Fits INC Independence, OH | MC109699 | 3158760 | 10 | 7.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Wonder Line INC Independence, OH | MC1093178 | 3397854 | 6 | 6.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Kurtz Bros INC Independence, OH | MC281567 | 454977 | 6 | 34.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Nightwell Logistics Incorporated Independence, OH | MC1001808 | 3209242 | 5 | 7.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Manufacturers Wholesale Lumber Independence, OH | - | 331374 | 3 | 37.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Taylormade Trucking Company & Couriers INC Independence, OH | MC1418887 | 3873477 | 3 | 4.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Hilltop Garage INC Independence, OH | MC465610 | 449944 | 2 | 35.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Recyclable LLC Independence, OH | MC1202783 | 3570859 | 2 | 5.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Families First Health Services LLC Independence, OH | MC1668706 | 4289387 | 1 | 1.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Banait Hauling CORP Independence, OH | MC950406 | 2838876 | 1 | 10.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Ironclad Logistics INC Independence, OH | MC1716703 | 4379850 | 1 | 1.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Fluid Freight Systems LLC Independence, OH | MC1747550 | 4438766 | 1 | 0.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Lupa Trans INC Independence, OH | MC1751874 | 4447053 | 1 | 0.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Griffin Freight Lines LLC Independence, OH | MC1810643 | 4556915 | 1 | 0.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | American Motor Carriers LLC Independence, OH | MC90233 | 3125370 | 1 | 8.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Independence trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Independence, Ohio?
Independence, OH has 21 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 21 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Independence?
The average fleet size among Independence carriers is 10.2 power units. Approximately 15 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Independence carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Independence-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Independence 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 Independence?
Independence'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 21 Independence carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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