Trucking Companies in Salem, OH
Salem, OH has 66 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
66 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Salem, 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 Salem, OH freight market
Salem, OH is home to 66 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 66 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Salem carriers is 4.3 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Salem 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 Salem shows 56 single-truck operators (84.8% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 116 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 12 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 31 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 Salem 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 66 Salem 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 Salem, OH
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 66 total carriers.
R K Campf CORP has operated for 31.0y with 43 power units and 43 drivers under Contract authority.
Doug Davidson Trucking LLC has operated for 22.1y with 34 power units and 34 drivers under Contract authority.
Gordon Brothers INC has operated for 27.5y with 33 power units and 19 drivers under Carrier authority.
Them Movers LTD has operated for 1.7y with 20 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hk Concrete LLC has operated for 9.0y with 15 power units and 7 drivers under Common authority.
Advanced Land Enhancement Solutions LLC has operated for 14.8y with 14 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Eichler LP Gas INC has operated for 25.0y with 8 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Weaver Pumping LLC has operated for 2.4y with 7 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hickey Transportation INC has operated for 31.1y with 6 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
Less Contracting INC has operated for 29.1y with 5 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
All Salem carriers — complete directory
66 carriers total. Page 1 of 3. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | R K Campf CORP Salem, OH | MC290797 | 604435 | 43 | 31.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Doug Davidson Trucking LLC Salem, OH | MC590216 | 1245725 | 34 | 22.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Gordon Brothers INC Salem, OH | - | 786862 | 33 | 27.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Them Movers LTD Salem, OH | MC1673787 | 4298708 | 20 | 1.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Hk Concrete LLC Salem, OH | MC1526283 | 3011997 | 15 | 9.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Advanced Land Enhancement Solutions LLC Salem, OH | - | 2176931 | 14 | 14.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Eichler LP Gas INC Salem, OH | - | 962720 | 8 | 25.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Weaver Pumping LLC Salem, OH | - | 4169742 | 7 | 2.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Hickey Transportation INC Salem, OH | - | 598826 | 6 | 31.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Less Contracting INC Salem, OH | MC750431 | 687615 | 5 | 29.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Kevin L Chismar Salem, OH | MC123537 | 534659 | 5 | 32.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Kaiser Towing LLC Salem, OH | MC1586974 | 2307800 | 4 | 14.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Jn Harvest Company LLC Salem, OH | MC1818914 | 4572364 | 4 | 0.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Kelly Oil Products INC Salem, OH | MC399917 | 513761 | 4 | 33.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | J&J Bricker Farms LLC Salem, OH | MC1583589 | 3136476 | 4 | 8.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Lil Blake'S Trucking LLC Salem, OH | MC1771665 | 3749622 | 4 | 4.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Mike'S Transportation LLC Salem, OH | MC899456 | 2572894 | 3 | 11.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Mar-Stew INC Salem, OH | - | 4505334 | 3 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Morris Building INC Salem, OH | - | 2151233 | 3 | 15.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Brian Ogburn Salem, OH | MC416690 | 987017 | 3 | 24.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Stryffeler Farms LLC Salem, OH | MC818426 | 1979817 | 3 | 16.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Larry D Lautzenheiser Salem, OH | - | 1727400 | 3 | 18.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Shinn Excavating LLC Salem, OH | - | 3694116 | 2 | 4.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Lowry Supply Co Salem, OH | - | 675133 | 2 | 29.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Alvin Halteman Salem, OH | MC1620644 | 4200894 | 2 | 2.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Salem trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Salem, Ohio?
Salem, OH has 66 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 66 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Salem?
The average fleet size among Salem carriers is 4.3 power units. Approximately 56 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Salem carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Salem-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Salem 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 Salem?
Salem'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 66 Salem carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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