Trucking Companies in Hixson, TN
Hixson, TN has 51 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
51 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Hixson, 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 Hixson, TN freight market
Hixson, TN is home to 51 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 51 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Hixson carriers is 2.9 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Hixson 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 Hixson shows 52 single-truck operators (102.0% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 85 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 5 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 20 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 Hixson 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 51 Hixson 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 Hixson, TN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 51 total carriers.
Lawson Electric Company has operated for 35.9y with 19 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
Shelton Trucking INC has operated for 22.8y with 17 power units and 12 drivers under Contract authority.
B & B Steel Erection Co INC has operated for 40.6y with 12 power units and 13 drivers under Common authority.
R & R Erectors INC has operated for 35.2y with 10 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
T G Squared INC has operated for 6.7y with 9 power units and 19 drivers under Common authority.
Grand Genius Service LLC has operated for 1.9y with 8 power units and 8 drivers under Common authority.
Executive Limousine & Shuttle Service LLC has operated for 5.2y with 6 power units and 11 drivers under Common authority.
James David Ratledge has operated for 10.1y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Legacy Executive Transportation LLC has operated for 2.7y with 4 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Mitchell Shelton Construction Co INC has operated for 27.8y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Hixson carriers — complete directory
51 carriers total. Page 1 of 3. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lawson Electric Company Hixson, TN | - | 402911 | 19 | 35.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Shelton Trucking INC Hixson, TN | MC467541 | 1162550 | 17 | 22.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | B & B Steel Erection Co INC Hixson, TN | MC963719 | 266094 | 12 | 40.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | R & R Erectors INC Hixson, TN | MC556634 | 438692 | 10 | 35.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | T G Squared INC Hixson, TN | MC1061427 | 3330862 | 9 | 6.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Grand Genius Service LLC Hixson, TN | MC1655544 | 4265126 | 8 | 1.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Executive Limousine & Shuttle Service LLC Hixson, TN | MC730509 | 3580506 | 6 | 5.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | James David Ratledge Hixson, TN | MC965783 | 2877384 | 5 | 10.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Legacy Executive Transportation LLC Hixson, TN | MC1581846 | 4130975 | 4 | 2.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Mitchell Shelton Construction Co INC Hixson, TN | - | 768102 | 4 | 27.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Rick Rutherford Hixson, TN | MC447479 | 687362 | 3 | 29.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Global Infrastructure INC Hixson, TN | MC1406469 | 3511636 | 3 | 5.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | E F Brannon Furniture Distributors INC Hixson, TN | - | 343076 | 3 | 37.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Card-Monroe CORP Hixson, TN | - | 456730 | 2 | 34.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Northgate Parts INC Hixson, TN | - | 3316233 | 2 | 6.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Sweet Iron Trucking LLC Hixson, TN | MC759182 | 2186871 | 2 | 14.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Mark A Leffew Hixson, TN | MC777993 | 2277485 | 2 | 14.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Charles Francis LLC Hixson, TN | - | 4300638 | 2 | 1.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | James Dykes Hixson, TN | - | 4418452 | 2 | 1.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Access Garage Doors Co Hixson, TN | - | 3343310 | 2 | 6.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Gold Bond INC Hixson, TN | - | 197491 | 2 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Snw Transportation INC Hixson, TN | MC1324326 | 3741053 | 1 | 4.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Das B Enterprises LLC Hixson, TN | MC1596352 | 4156098 | 1 | 2.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Aaron P Bryden Hixson, TN | - | 3695661 | 1 | 4.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Gt Transports LLC Hixson, TN | MC1287611 | 3690906 | 1 | 4.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Hixson trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Hixson, Tennessee?
Hixson, TN has 51 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 51 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Hixson?
The average fleet size among Hixson carriers is 2.9 power units. Approximately 52 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Hixson carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Hixson-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Hixson 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 Hixson?
Hixson'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 51 Hixson carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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