Trucking Companies in Pendleton, SC
Pendleton, SC has 10 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of South Carolina'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 Pendleton, SC.
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 Pendleton, SC freight market
Pendleton, SC 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 Pendleton carriers is 5.3 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Pendleton carrier population contributes to South Carolina's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Pendleton shows 17 single-truck operators (170.0% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 31 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 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 Pendleton 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 Pendleton 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 Pendleton, SC
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 10 of 10 total carriers.
J&M Construction INC has operated for 14.7y with 19 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Midland Transport INC has operated for 30.0y with 11 power units and 43 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Meehan INC has operated for 33.3y with 7 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Blue Ridge Equipment Services has operated for 6.4y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Fricks Used Cars & Wrecker Service LLC has operated for 22.2y with 5 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Carolina Milk Carriers INC has operated for 36.7y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
Anatoliy Stone Products has operated for 16.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bossy Ambitions LLC has operated for 0.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jcs Hot Shot Hauling LLC has operated for 4.1y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Whit Landreth has operated for 21.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
All Pendleton 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 | J&M Construction INC Pendleton, SC | MC1565937 | 2194708 | 19 | 14.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Midland Transport INC Pendleton, SC | MC206481 | 642849 | 11 | 30.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Meehan INC Pendleton, SC | - | 513722 | 7 | 33.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Blue Ridge Equipment Services Pendleton, SC | MC1788928 | 3386839 | 5 | 6.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Fricks Used Cars & Wrecker Service LLC Pendleton, SC | - | 1225922 | 5 | 22.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Carolina Milk Carriers INC Pendleton, SC | MC224664 | 366713 | 2 | 36.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Anatoliy Stone Products Pendleton, SC | - | 1929195 | 1 | 16.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Bossy Ambitions LLC Pendleton, SC | MC1754147 | 4451302 | 1 | 0.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Jcs Hot Shot Hauling LLC Pendleton, SC | MC1412020 | 3863365 | 1 | 4.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Whit Landreth Pendleton, SC | MC523220 | 1350571 | 1 | 21.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Pendleton carriers by equipment type
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Explore the South Carolina carrier directory
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Pendleton trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Pendleton, South Carolina?
Pendleton, SC 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 Pendleton?
The average fleet size among Pendleton carriers is 5.3 power units. Approximately 17 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Pendleton carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Pendleton-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Pendleton 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 Pendleton?
Pendleton'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 Pendleton carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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