Trucking Companies in Thornville, OH
Thornville, OH has 8 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
8 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Thornville, 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 Thornville, OH freight market
Thornville, OH is home to 8 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 8 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of June 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Thornville carriers is 51.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Thornville 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 Thornville shows 26 single-truck operators (325.0% of all carriers) alongside 2 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 8 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 Thornville 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 8 Thornville 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 Thornville, OH
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 8 of 8 total carriers.
Shelly Materials Incorporated has operated for 26 yr 8 mo with 196 power units and 192 drivers under Carrier authority.
Shelly Company has operated for 52 yr with 177 power units and 179 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Ohio Ready Mix Transportation INC has operated for 13 yr 11 mo with 18 power units and 36 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mark E Hoover And Robert H Hoover Jr has operated for 12 yr with 8 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Ag Contracting LLC has operated for 2 yr 1 mo with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
W2 Investments Enterprise Corporation has operated for 4 yr 11 mo with 3 power units and 8 drivers under Common authority.
Gangle Heavy Haul LLC has operated for 7 yr 2 mo with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Shifty LLC has operated for 5 yr 1 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Thornville carriers — complete directory
8 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Shelly Materials Incorporated Thornville, OH | - | 831199 | 196 | 26 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Shelly Company Thornville, OH | - | 51861 | 177 | 52 yr | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | All Ohio Ready Mix Transportation INC Thornville, OH | - | 2315516 | 18 | 13 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Mark E Hoover And Robert H Hoover Jr Thornville, OH | MC873581 | 2504727 | 8 | 12 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Ag Contracting LLC Thornville, OH | MC1744417 | 4234554 | 6 | 2 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | W2 Investments Enterprise Corporation Thornville, OH | MC1267222 | 3663057 | 3 | 4 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Gangle Heavy Haul LLC Thornville, OH | FF31762 | 3263147 | 3 | 7 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Shifty LLC Thornville, OH | MC1238464 | 3623265 | 1 | 5 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Thornville trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Thornville, Ohio?
Thornville, OH has 8 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 8 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Thornville?
The average fleet size among Thornville carriers is 51.5 power units. Approximately 26 carriers operate a single truck, while 2 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Thornville carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Thornville-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Thornville 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 Thornville?
Thornville'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 8 Thornville carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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