Trucking Companies in Clifton, TX
Clifton, TX has 13 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
13 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Clifton, 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 Clifton, TX freight market
Clifton, TX is home to 13 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 13 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Clifton carriers is 13.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Clifton 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 Clifton shows 23 single-truck operators (176.9% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 41 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 5 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 Clifton 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 13 Clifton 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 Clifton, TX
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 13 of 13 total carriers.
Lhoist North America has operated for 52.0y with 140 power units and 135 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Stephen Myatt has operated for 14.5y with 9 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rountree Towers INC has operated for 0.9y with 5 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Center Rail Trailers has operated for 1.0y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Preferred Trailers has operated for 2.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
South West Expeditors LLC has operated for 0.5y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Fossett Oil Company has operated for 26.4y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Orbix Corporation has operated for 7.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Pull My Load Trucking has operated for 2.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Southern Comfort Logistics LLC has operated for 2.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Clifton carriers — complete directory
13 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lhoist North America Clifton, TX | MC974382 | 117044 | 140 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Stephen Myatt Clifton, TX | - | 2252653 | 9 | 14.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Rountree Towers INC Clifton, TX | - | 4440565 | 5 | 0.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Center Rail Trailers Clifton, TX | - | 4409032 | 3 | 1.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Preferred Trailers Clifton, TX | - | 4175009 | 3 | 2.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | South West Expeditors LLC Clifton, TX | MC1781747 | 4503142 | 2 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Fossett Oil Company Clifton, TX | - | 849693 | 2 | 26.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Orbix Corporation Clifton, TX | - | 3253921 | 1 | 7.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Pull My Load Trucking Clifton, TX | MC1571934 | 4113947 | 1 | 2.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Southern Comfort Logistics LLC Clifton, TX | MC1617663 | 4195677 | 1 | 2.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Harold Wiede Clifton, TX | MC619269 | 1685609 | 1 | 18.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Mack Benjamin Wilkinson Clifton, TX | MC1698298 | 4345268 | 1 | 1.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Leggett Service & Consulting LLC Clifton, TX | - | 4301168 | 1 | 1.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Clifton trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Clifton, Texas?
Clifton, TX has 13 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 13 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Clifton?
The average fleet size among Clifton carriers is 13.1 power units. Approximately 23 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Clifton carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Clifton-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Clifton 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 Clifton?
Clifton'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 13 Clifton carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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