Trucking Companies in Claude, TX
Claude, TX has 10 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
10 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Claude, 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 Claude, TX freight market
Claude, TX is home to 10 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 10 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Claude carriers is 6.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Claude 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 Claude shows 20 single-truck operators (200.0% 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 2 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 6 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 Claude 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 10 Claude 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 Claude, TX
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 10 of 10 total carriers.
Gilvin-Terrill LTD has operated for 52.0y with 22 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
A&D Dirtworks & Welding Service INC has operated for 9.6y with 19 power units and 14 drivers under Carrier authority.
Elite Unlimited Services LLC has operated for 3.7y with 6 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
J Ram Logistics INC has operated for 5.3y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Jimmy J Uptergrove Jr has operated for 24.7y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Cole J Cleveland has operated for 2.5y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Michael Wayne Johnson has operated for 14.0y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jerry Milton Kelley has operated for 23.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bagwell Chemical Distribution LLC has operated for 7.9y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Brandon Armstrong Trucking LLC has operated for 16.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Claude carriers — complete directory
10 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Gilvin-Terrill LTD Claude, TX | - | 28255 | 22 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | A&D Dirtworks & Welding Service INC Claude, TX | - | 2941887 | 19 | 9.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Elite Unlimited Services LLC Claude, TX | - | 3950501 | 6 | 3.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | J Ram Logistics INC Claude, TX | MC1196089 | 3561243 | 4 | 5.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Jimmy J Uptergrove Jr Claude, TX | - | 978627 | 3 | 24.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Cole J Cleveland Claude, TX | - | 4161393 | 2 | 2.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Michael Wayne Johnson Claude, TX | - | 2316189 | 2 | 14.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Jerry Milton Kelley Claude, TX | - | 1060048 | 1 | 23.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Bagwell Chemical Distribution LLC Claude, TX | - | 3164270 | 1 | 7.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Brandon Armstrong Trucking LLC Claude, TX | MC940507 | 1972083 | 1 | 16.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Claude trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Claude, Texas?
Claude, TX has 10 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 10 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Claude?
The average fleet size among Claude carriers is 6.1 power units. Approximately 20 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Claude carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Claude-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Claude 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 Claude?
Claude's carrier population includes other operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
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