Trucking Companies in John Day, OR
John Day, OR has 8 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Oregon'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 John Day, OR.
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 John Day, OR freight market
John Day, OR is home to 8 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 8 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among John Day carriers is 7.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The John Day carrier population contributes to Oregon's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in John Day shows 46 single-truck operators (575.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 63 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 0 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 37 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 John Day 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 John Day 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 John Day, OR
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 8 of 8 total carriers.
Iron Triangle LLC has operated for 28 yr with 31 power units and 18 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rude Logging LLC has operated for 15 yr 4 mo with 9 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Grant County Transportation District has operated for 11 yr 9 mo with 9 power units and 9 drivers under Common authority.
Triangle Oil INC has operated for 22 yr 4 mo with 7 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Josh Winegar has operated for 19 yr 1 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Johns Wildlife Studio has operated for 29 yr 4 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kris Johnson Trucking LLC has operated for 3 yr with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Sunshine Trucking Co INC has operated for 31 yr 11 mo with 1 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
All John Day 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 | Iron Triangle LLC John Day, OR | MC659002 | 748337 | 31 | 28 yr | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Rude Logging LLC John Day, OR | - | 2116626 | 9 | 15 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Grant County Transportation District John Day, OR | MC881241 | 2531406 | 9 | 11 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Triangle Oil INC John Day, OR | MC505894 | 1206148 | 7 | 22 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Josh Winegar John Day, OR | - | 1634515 | 1 | 19 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Johns Wildlife Studio John Day, OR | - | 673428 | 1 | 29 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Kris Johnson Trucking LLC John Day, OR | MC1552056 | 4080156 | 1 | 3 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Sunshine Trucking Co INC John Day, OR | MC277165 | 567739 | 1 | 31 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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John Day trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in John Day, Oregon?
John Day, OR has 8 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 8 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in John Day?
The average fleet size among John Day carriers is 7.5 power units. Approximately 46 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many John Day carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among John Day-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a John Day 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 John Day?
John Day'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 John Day carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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