Trucking Companies in Throop, PA
Throop, PA has 10 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Pennsylvania'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
10 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Throop, PA.
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 Throop, PA freight market
Throop, PA is home to 10 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 10 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Throop carriers is 8.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Throop carrier population contributes to Pennsylvania's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Throop shows 11 single-truck operators (110.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 29 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 3 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 9 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 Throop 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 10 Throop 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 Throop, PA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 10 of 10 total carriers.
Scranton Craftsmen Excavating INC has operated for 22 yr 9 mo with 18 power units and 14 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Burke Truckmen LLC has operated for 42 yr 6 mo with 16 power units and 15 drivers under Common authority.
Scranton Craftsmen INC has operated for 33 yr 10 mo with 15 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Keystone Propane Service INC has operated for 26 yr 8 mo with 10 power units and 16 drivers under Carrier authority.
J & J Pallet Company INC has operated for 39 yr 3 mo with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Gertrude Hawk Brands has operated for 35 yr 5 mo with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bolus Truck Parts & Towing Service INC has operated for 18 yr 3 mo with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Chad Marushock has operated for 26 yr 7 mo with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Barones Garage LLC has operated for 9 mo with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Paul Brelish has operated for 24 yr 10 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
All Throop carriers — complete directory
10 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Scranton Craftsmen Excavating INC Throop, PA | MC636667 | 1161618 | 18 | 22 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Burke Truckmen LLC Throop, PA | MC163376 | 240625 | 16 | 42 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Scranton Craftsmen INC Throop, PA | MC272595 | 492309 | 15 | 33 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Keystone Propane Service INC Throop, PA | - | 831196 | 10 | 26 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | J & J Pallet Company INC Throop, PA | - | 287352 | 6 | 39 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Gertrude Hawk Brands Throop, PA | - | 433079 | 6 | 35 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Bolus Truck Parts & Towing Service INC Throop, PA | MC1111521 | 1744265 | 4 | 18 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Chad Marushock Throop, PA | MC376826 | 836288 | 4 | 26 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Barones Garage LLC Throop, PA | - | 4450240 | 1 | 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Paul Brelish Throop, PA | MC442978 | 969855 | 1 | 24 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Throop trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Throop, Pennsylvania?
Throop, PA has 10 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 10 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Throop?
The average fleet size among Throop carriers is 8.1 power units. Approximately 11 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Throop carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Throop-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Throop 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 Throop?
Throop's carrier population includes other 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 10 Throop carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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