Trucking Companies in Johnston, RI
Johnston, RI has 172 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Rhode Island'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
172 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Johnston, RI.
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 Johnston, RI freight market
Johnston, RI is home to 172 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 172 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Johnston carriers is 6.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Johnston carrier population contributes to Rhode Island's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Johnston shows 97 single-truck operators (56.4% of all carriers) alongside 2 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 230 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 10 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 90 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 Johnston 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 172 Johnston 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 Johnston, RI
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 172 total carriers.
J R Vinagro Corporation has operated for 28.0y with 235 power units and 75 drivers under Contract authority.
Drains Ri LLC has operated for 0.8y with 122 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Inland Waters LLC has operated for 4.9y with 34 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Central Nurseries INC has operated for 39.4y with 25 power units and 25 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hartford Paving Corporation has operated for 36.4y with 23 power units and 23 drivers under Carrier authority.
Cassisi Ii Landscaping And Construction INC has operated for 11.0y with 22 power units and 9 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Castle Family Enterprise LLC has operated for 3.8y with 20 power units and 35 drivers under Common authority.
Sitescapes Landscaping & Snow Removal has operated for 4.0y with 20 power units and 14 drivers under Carrier authority.
Scituate Portable Restrooms INC has operated for 8.7y with 19 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Distribution Management Services INC has operated for 8.5y with 18 power units and 18 drivers under Common authority.
All Johnston carriers — complete directory
172 carriers total. Page 1 of 7. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | J R Vinagro Corporation Johnston, RI | MC342871 | 751284 | 235 | 28.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Drains Ri LLC Johnston, RI | - | 4456762 | 122 | 0.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Inland Waters LLC Johnston, RI | MC1278030 | 3677978 | 34 | 4.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Central Nurseries INC Johnston, RI | - | 286371 | 25 | 39.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Hartford Paving Corporation Johnston, RI | - | 377424 | 23 | 36.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Cassisi Ii Landscaping And Construction INC Johnston, RI | MC922535 | 2643566 | 22 | 11.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Castle Family Enterprise LLC Johnston, RI | MC1481315 | 3934248 | 20 | 3.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Sitescapes Landscaping & Snow Removal Johnston, RI | - | 3884859 | 20 | 4.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Scituate Portable Restrooms INC Johnston, RI | - | 3054926 | 19 | 8.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Distribution Management Services INC Johnston, RI | MC60225 | 3069537 | 18 | 8.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Universal Construction Co Johnston, RI | - | 363486 | 18 | 36.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Liberty Disposal LLC Johnston, RI | MC1123719 | 3451354 | 18 | 5.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Holmes Disposal And Recycling LLC Johnston, RI | - | 4379155 | 17 | 1.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Rambone Brothers LLC Johnston, RI | MC929475 | 462805 | 17 | 34.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Delivery Management Services INC Johnston, RI | MC541084 | 1432058 | 17 | 20.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Superior Lawn Maintenance INC Johnston, RI | - | 2092015 | 15 | 15.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Rockwell Amusement Transportation Johnston, RI | - | 316079 | 15 | 38.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Baccala Concrete CORP Johnston, RI | MC251 | 316336 | 14 | 38.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | M & D Transportation INC Johnston, RI | MC213912 | 534109 | 14 | 32.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Pinnacle Concrete Cutting CORP Johnston, RI | - | 2950671 | 14 | 9.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | D L A Services LLC Johnston, RI | - | 3029650 | 11 | 8.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Central Landscape Construction Johnston, RI | - | 1887212 | 11 | 17.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Metals Recycling LLC Johnston, RI | MC769296 | 186903 | 10 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | A Difazio Construction Johnston, RI | - | 542965 | 9 | 32.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Full Circle Recycling LLC Johnston, RI | - | 2443813 | 9 | 12.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Johnston trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Johnston, Rhode Island?
Johnston, RI has 172 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 172 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Johnston?
The average fleet size among Johnston carriers is 6.6 power units. Approximately 97 carriers operate a single truck, while 2 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Johnston carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Johnston-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Johnston 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 Johnston?
Johnston'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 172 Johnston carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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