Trucking Companies in De Leon, TX
De Leon, TX has 7 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
7 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in De Leon, 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 De Leon, TX freight market
De Leon, TX is home to 7 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 7 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among De Leon carriers is 1.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The De Leon 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 De Leon shows 15 single-truck operators (214.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 27 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 3 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 De Leon 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 7 De Leon 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 De Leon, TX
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 7 of 7 total carriers.
Cade Richmond has operated for 23.5y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Texas Bus LLC has operated for 4.1y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Apf Transportation INC has operated for 4.9y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Lovett Transport Services LLC has operated for 4.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Southwest Texas Hot Shot LLC has operated for 1.2y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Kenneth W Quinn INC has operated for 22.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Pierce Transport LLC has operated for 3.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All De Leon carriers — complete directory
7 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cade Richmond De Leon, TX | - | 1074840 | 3 | 23.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Texas Bus LLC De Leon, TX | MC1419896 | 3875025 | 2 | 4.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Apf Transportation INC De Leon, TX | MC1267801 | 3663875 | 1 | 4.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Lovett Transport Services LLC De Leon, TX | MC1312334 | 3724555 | 1 | 4.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Southwest Texas Hot Shot LLC De Leon, TX | MC1715902 | 4378339 | 1 | 1.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Kenneth W Quinn INC De Leon, TX | MC479441 | 1203763 | 1 | 22.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Pierce Transport LLC De Leon, TX | MC1504485 | 4002183 | 1 | 3.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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De Leon trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in De Leon, Texas?
De Leon, TX has 7 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 7 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in De Leon?
The average fleet size among De Leon carriers is 1.4 power units. Approximately 15 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many De Leon carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among De Leon-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a De Leon 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 De Leon?
De Leon'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 7 De Leon carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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