Trucking Companies in Erwin, TN
Erwin, TN has 20 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
20 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Erwin, 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 Erwin, TN freight market
Erwin, TN is home to 20 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 20 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Erwin carriers is 2.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Erwin 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 Erwin shows 18 single-truck operators (90.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 34 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 1 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 10 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 Erwin 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 20 Erwin 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 Erwin, TN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 20 of 20 total carriers.
Dreicor INC has operated for 37.1y with 7 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
A Team Towing & Recovery has operated for 1.5y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Lee Herman Chandley Jr has operated for 23.5y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Edward A Miller Incorporated has operated for 33.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Old Ways Logistics & Repair LLC has operated for 2.8y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Samuel H Harris has operated for 13.3y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hyder Paving LLC has operated for 0.8y with 2 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jeff Day Sales & Co LLC has operated for 22.7y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Billy Boone has operated for 10.0y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Pate Trucking LLC has operated for 8.9y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Erwin carriers — complete directory
20 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dreicor INC Erwin, TN | - | 352705 | 7 | 37.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | A Team Towing & Recovery Erwin, TN | MC1690654 | 4330310 | 5 | 1.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Lee Herman Chandley Jr Erwin, TN | MC455151 | 1074644 | 3 | 23.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Edward A Miller Incorporated Erwin, TN | MC284124 | 510684 | 3 | 33.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Old Ways Logistics & Repair LLC Erwin, TN | MC1569612 | 4109991 | 3 | 2.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Samuel H Harris Erwin, TN | - | 2379873 | 3 | 13.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Hyder Paving LLC Erwin, TN | - | 4443721 | 2 | 0.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Jeff Day Sales & Co LLC Erwin, TN | MC471033 | 1174368 | 2 | 22.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Billy Boone Erwin, TN | MC971304 | 2891681 | 2 | 10.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Pate Trucking LLC Erwin, TN | MC34314 | 3020941 | 2 | 8.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Valley Electric Erwin, TN | - | 2047395 | 2 | 16.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Marotta Industrial INC Erwin, TN | - | 4467527 | 2 | 0.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Cv7 Logistics LLC Erwin, TN | MC1744217 | 4432517 | 1 | 0.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Lroy Transport LLC Erwin, TN | MC1588417 | 4142218 | 1 | 2.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | John Mallow Erwin, TN | MC1223727 | 3601824 | 1 | 5.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | J L Hauling LLC Erwin, TN | MC1099553 | 3407143 | 1 | 6.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Ronald James Harrington Erwin, TN | - | 2555759 | 1 | 11.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Watts Paving & Maintenance INC Erwin, TN | - | 3890983 | 1 | 4.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Pyranha Us INC Erwin, TN | MC837458 | 1109866 | 1 | 23.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Dennis Ray Hensley Erwin, TN | - | 1185886 | 1 | 22.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Erwin trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Erwin, Tennessee?
Erwin, TN has 20 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 20 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Erwin?
The average fleet size among Erwin carriers is 2.2 power units. Approximately 18 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Erwin carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Erwin-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Erwin 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 Erwin?
Erwin'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 20 Erwin carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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