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Trucking Companies in Sunbright, TN

Updated 2026-05-31T04:01:27.785Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Sunbright, TN has 9 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).

At a glance
Total carriers9
Active authority9
Avg fleet size7.4 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateTennessee
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
9
Sunbright metro
Active authority
9
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
7.4
Power units
Prior revoked
0
On record
Risk indicators
0
Active indicators

Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Risk Alert2 carriers in Sunbright, TN with active risk signals (22.2% of total)
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Fleet size and equipment distribution

9 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Sunbright, 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 Sunbright, TN freight market

Sunbright, TN is home to 9 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 9 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Sunbright carriers is 7.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Sunbright 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 Sunbright shows 8 single-truck operators (88.9% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 17 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 2 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 2 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 Sunbright 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 9 Sunbright 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

Key finding
Sunbright, TN has 9 registered carriers with 9 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Sunbright, TN

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 9 of 9 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
18
DOT-959394Sunbright, TN

Highland Telephone Cooperative INC has operated for 25 yr with 38 power units and 73 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
38
Drivers
73
Auth. age
25 yr
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
2
MC-MC1141798DOT-3480025Sunbright, TN

New Link Express LLC has operated for 5 yr 9 mo with 8 power units and 7 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
8
Drivers
7
Auth. age
5 yr 9 mo
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
DOT-2832495Sunbright, TN

Nitzschke Communications INC has operated for 10 yr 5 mo with 7 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
7
Drivers
3
Auth. age
10 yr 5 mo
OOS active
None
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1
DOT-2127608Sunbright, TN

Sunbright Lumber And Pallet INC has operated for 15 yr 2 mo with 5 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
3
Auth. age
15 yr 2 mo
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1636162DOT-4227325Sunbright, TN

Compass Transporting LLC has operated for 2 yr 1 mo with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
4
Auth. age
2 yr 1 mo
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC864910DOT-2496436Sunbright, TN

T W G G Transportation INC has operated for 12 yr 1 mo with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
4
Auth. age
12 yr 1 mo
OOS active
None
1
DOT-4501185Sunbright, TN

Graham Family Farms has operated for 6 mo with 1 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
4
Auth. age
6 mo
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1751395DOT-4446117Sunbright, TN

Rent-A-Brother Express LLC has operated for 10 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
10 mo
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1158275DOT-3505111Sunbright, TN

Homebound Hauling LLC has operated for 5 yr 7 mo with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
2
Auth. age
5 yr 7 mo
OOS active
None

All Sunbright carriers — complete directory

9 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Highland Telephone Cooperative INC
Sunbright, TN
-9593943825 yrDry van
99
Active
02New Link Express LLC
Sunbright, TN
MC1141798348002585 yr 9 moDry van
95
Active
03Nitzschke Communications INC
Sunbright, TN
-2832495710 yr 5 moDry van
95
Active
04Sunbright Lumber And Pallet INC
Sunbright, TN
-2127608515 yr 2 moDry van
95
Active
05Compass Transporting LLC
Sunbright, TN
MC1636162422732532 yr 1 moDry van
95
Active
06T W G G Transportation INC
Sunbright, TN
MC8649102496436312 yr 1 moDry van
95
Active
07Graham Family Farms
Sunbright, TN
-450118516 moDry van
95
Active
08Rent-A-Brother Express LLC
Sunbright, TN
MC17513954446117110 moDry van
95
Active
09Homebound Hauling LLC
Sunbright, TN
MC1158275350511115 yr 7 moDry van
95
Active
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Frequently asked

Sunbright trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Sunbright, Tennessee?

Sunbright, TN has 9 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 9 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Sunbright?

The average fleet size among Sunbright carriers is 7.4 power units. Approximately 8 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Sunbright carriers have risk indicators?

Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Sunbright-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.

How do I verify a Sunbright 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 Sunbright?

Sunbright'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 9 Sunbright carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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