Trucking Companies in Cordell, OK
Cordell, OK has 11 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Oklahoma'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
11 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Cordell, OK.
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 Cordell, OK freight market
Cordell, OK is home to 11 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 11 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Cordell carriers is 2.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Cordell carrier population contributes to Oklahoma's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Cordell shows 32 single-truck operators (290.9% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 51 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 14 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 Cordell 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 11 Cordell 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 Cordell, OK
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 11 of 11 total carriers.
Danny Watkins has operated for 17.2y with 6 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dallon Maddox Trucking LLC has operated for 7.4y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Trident Capillary Services LLC has operated for 1.7y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Colten G Holt has operated for 14.0y with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Maddox Land & Cattle Company LLC has operated for 0.3y with 2 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Welchem LLC has operated for 17.8y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Horn Cattle & Hay LLC has operated for 26.2y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Backwoods Oilfield Services LLC has operated for 14.4y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Donson Transport LLC has operated for 0.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Pennington Oilfield Services LLC has operated for 0.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Cordell carriers — complete directory
11 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Danny Watkins Cordell, OK | MC963885 | 1874632 | 6 | 17.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Dallon Maddox Trucking LLC Cordell, OK | MC1087689 | 3235139 | 5 | 7.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Trident Capillary Services LLC Cordell, OK | - | 4304851 | 3 | 1.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Colten G Holt Cordell, OK | MC1506012 | 2311867 | 3 | 14.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Maddox Land & Cattle Company LLC Cordell, OK | - | 4529438 | 2 | 0.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Welchem LLC Cordell, OK | - | 1798624 | 2 | 17.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Horn Cattle & Hay LLC Cordell, OK | MC898757 | 869681 | 2 | 26.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Backwoods Oilfield Services LLC Cordell, OK | MC772392 | 2263018 | 1 | 14.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Donson Transport LLC Cordell, OK | MC1761534 | 4465273 | 1 | 0.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Pennington Oilfield Services LLC Cordell, OK | MC1760041 | 4462443 | 1 | 0.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Henry Horn Cordell, OK | - | 3649309 | 1 | 5.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Cordell carriers by equipment type
Browse specialized carriers operating in Cordell, OK by trailer and equipment classification.
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Cordell trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Cordell, Oklahoma?
Cordell, OK has 11 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 11 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Cordell?
The average fleet size among Cordell carriers is 2.5 power units. Approximately 32 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Cordell carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Cordell-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Cordell 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 Cordell?
Cordell'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 11 Cordell carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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