Trucking Companies in Dayton, TN
Dayton, TN has 31 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Tennessee'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
31 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Dayton, TN.
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 Dayton, TN freight market
Dayton, TN is home to 31 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 31 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Dayton carriers is 3.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Dayton carrier population contributes to Tennessee's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Dayton shows 20 single-truck operators (64.5% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 49 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 18 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 Dayton 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 31 Dayton 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 Dayton, TN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 31 total carriers.
Dillard Construction INC has operated for 36.2y with 17 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
Southern Supply Trucking LLC has operated for 0.7y with 9 power units and 9 drivers under Common authority.
Booth Trucking INC has operated for 25.2y with 7 power units and 5 drivers under Contract authority.
Matt Lee has operated for 19.0y with 6 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
Dominion Box Co INC has operated for 14.8y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
L L Farms LLC has operated for 11.2y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Kenneth L Shirley has operated for 7.9y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jennifer Galvez has operated for 14.9y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Neal Trucking LLC has operated for 12.2y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
Joker Transport LLC has operated for 5.0y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
All Dayton carriers — complete directory
31 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dillard Construction INC Dayton, TN | - | 388197 | 17 | 36.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Southern Supply Trucking LLC Dayton, TN | MC1767037 | 4475793 | 9 | 0.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Booth Trucking INC Dayton, TN | MC1781341 | 941077 | 7 | 25.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Matt Lee Dayton, TN | MC665336 | 1654247 | 6 | 19.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Dominion Box Co INC Dayton, TN | - | 2184049 | 5 | 14.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | L L Farms LLC Dayton, TN | MC908813 | 2590938 | 5 | 11.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Kenneth L Shirley Dayton, TN | MC109182 | 3158025 | 3 | 7.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Jennifer Galvez Dayton, TN | - | 2168801 | 3 | 14.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Neal Trucking LLC Dayton, TN | MC1129549 | 2491434 | 3 | 12.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Joker Transport LLC Dayton, TN | MC1247726 | 3636209 | 3 | 5.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | James L Suttles Ii Dayton, TN | MC452917 | 631388 | 2 | 30.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Carder & Evans Trucking LLC Dayton, TN | MC300138 | 607605 | 2 | 30.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | James R Robertsjr Dayton, TN | MC314757 | 621237 | 2 | 30.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Mike Neal Farms LLC Dayton, TN | - | 3465206 | 2 | 5.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | 4m Trucking LLC Dayton, TN | MC1531661 | 4045258 | 2 | 3.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Dayton Mountain Quarries LLC Dayton, TN | - | 4305987 | 2 | 1.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Tn Valley Led Dayton, TN | - | 4317856 | 2 | 1.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Ella Enterprises LLC Dayton, TN | MC1316407 | 3730122 | 2 | 4.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Timothy L Allison Dayton, TN | - | 1025172 | 2 | 24.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Suburban Mfg Co INC Dayton, TN | - | 340858 | 2 | 37.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Zolly 5 Services LLC Dayton, TN | MC1506671 | 4005556 | 1 | 3.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Ronald L Dorsey Dayton, TN | MC1491153 | 3216242 | 1 | 7.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Doublebee Transporting LLC Dayton, TN | MC1767589 | 4476803 | 1 | 0.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Dayton Monuments INC Dayton, TN | - | 1231675 | 1 | 22.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Alfonso Valencia Mendoza Dayton, TN | - | 3212771 | 1 | 7.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Dayton trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Dayton, Tennessee?
Dayton, TN has 31 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 31 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Dayton?
The average fleet size among Dayton carriers is 3.0 power units. Approximately 20 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Dayton carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Dayton-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Dayton 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 Dayton?
Dayton'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 31 Dayton carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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