Trucking Companies in Baytown, TX
Baytown, TX has 197 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Texas'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
197 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Baytown, TX.
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 Baytown, TX freight market
Baytown, TX is home to 197 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 197 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Baytown carriers is 5.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Baytown carrier population contributes to Texas's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Baytown shows 330 single-truck operators (167.5% of all carriers) alongside 2 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 476 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 33 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 Baytown 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 197 Baytown 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 Baytown, TX
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 197 total carriers.
Talke Usa INC has operated for 9.9y with 117 power units and 96 drivers under Common authority.
Sterling Crane LLC has operated for 21.7y with 116 power units and 126 drivers under Common authority.
Kay Polymer Trucking INC has operated for 11.0y with 70 power units and 70 drivers under Common authority.
Preferred 1 Transport LLC has operated for 0.4y with 40 power units and 40 drivers under Common authority.
Heartbreak Industrial Services LLC has operated for 0.4y with 36 power units and 58 drivers under Carrier authority.
R & R Trucking Freight LLC has operated for 11.7y with 35 power units and 35 drivers under Common authority.
Tiger Hawk Trucking LLC has operated for 4.0y with 32 power units and 25 drivers under Common authority.
Allwaste Industrial Services LLC has operated for 10.1y with 32 power units and 24 drivers under Carrier authority.
Chem Pro Transport LLC has operated for 8.3y with 30 power units and 31 drivers under Common authority.
Turn2 Specialty Companies LLC has operated for 7.6y with 22 power units and 16 drivers under Common authority.
All Baytown carriers — complete directory
197 carriers total. Page 1 of 8. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Talke Usa INC Baytown, TX | MC979141 | 2908029 | 117 | 9.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Sterling Crane LLC Baytown, TX | MC603133 | 1288769 | 116 | 21.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Kay Polymer Trucking INC Baytown, TX | MC982256 | 2642359 | 70 | 11.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Preferred 1 Transport LLC Baytown, TX | MC1784408 | 4508214 | 40 | 0.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Heartbreak Industrial Services LLC Baytown, TX | MC1788839 | 4516434 | 36 | 0.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | R & R Trucking Freight LLC Baytown, TX | MC884832 | 2538514 | 35 | 11.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Tiger Hawk Trucking LLC Baytown, TX | MC1428985 | 3883971 | 32 | 4.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Allwaste Industrial Services LLC Baytown, TX | - | 2880638 | 32 | 10.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Chem Pro Transport LLC Baytown, TX | MC74183 | 3095133 | 30 | 8.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Turn2 Specialty Companies LLC Baytown, TX | MC1036230 | 3208739 | 22 | 7.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Hmt Tank Service INC Baytown, TX | - | 564451 | 19 | 32.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Tandem Lamarr Trucking And Excavating INC Baytown, TX | MC810634 | 2359913 | 19 | 13.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Kenco Bucket Trucks LLC Baytown, TX | - | 1842850 | 19 | 17.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Lance Rental Company LP Baytown, TX | - | 1910657 | 16 | 16.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Knl Trucking LLC Baytown, TX | MC1201422 | 3068096 | 15 | 8.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Impact Tanks LLC Baytown, TX | MC912739 | 2600074 | 14 | 11.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Environmental Earth-Wise INC Environmental Remediation & Construction Baytown, TX | MC1207299 | 2112906 | 14 | 15.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Bluebonnet Petrochemical Solutions PLLC Baytown, TX | MC876787 | 2187110 | 14 | 14.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Phoenix Pollution Control & Environmental Services INC Baytown, TX | MC628935 | 1714769 | 12 | 18.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Iris Linnette Echegoyen Baytown, TX | MC1250222 | 3362045 | 12 | 6.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Araiza Trucking Company LLC Baytown, TX | MC1138321 | 3474587 | 11 | 5.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Scw Transportation LLC Baytown, TX | MC1334300 | 3754729 | 11 | 4.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Topwater Energy Solutions LLC Baytown, TX | MC1250889 | 3640688 | 11 | 5.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Jt Speed Transportation INC Baytown, TX | MC7208 | 2965485 | 10 | 9.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Specialty Locomotive Services INC Baytown, TX | FF58557 | 4019801 | 10 | 3.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Baytown carriers by equipment type
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Baytown trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Baytown, Texas?
Baytown, TX has 197 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 197 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Baytown?
The average fleet size among Baytown carriers is 5.4 power units. Approximately 330 carriers operate a single truck, while 2 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Baytown carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Baytown-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Baytown 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 Baytown?
Baytown'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 197 Baytown carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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