Trucking Companies in Port Lavaca, TX
Port Lavaca, TX has 12 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
12 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Port Lavaca, 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 Port Lavaca, TX freight market
Port Lavaca, TX is home to 12 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 12 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Port Lavaca carriers is 4.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca shows 29 single-truck operators (241.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 63 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 3 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 Port Lavaca 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 12 Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca, TX
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 12 of 12 total carriers.
Palacios Marine And Industrial Coatings has operated for 16.0y with 23 power units and 23 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rexco INC has operated for 33.0y with 10 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rlb Contracting INC has operated for 19.6y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Terry & Cindy Moehle has operated for 15.0y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Tw Laquay Marine LLC has operated for 8.4y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Midcoast Petroleum LLC has operated for 7.2y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Diebel Oil Company has operated for 16.5y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jones Trusted Transport LLC has operated for 1.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dowell Pest Control LLC has operated for 0.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Karla Mayorga has operated for 8.0y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Port Lavaca carriers — complete directory
12 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Palacios Marine And Industrial Coatings Port Lavaca, TX | - | 2036292 | 23 | 16.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Rexco INC Port Lavaca, TX | MC264258 | 525670 | 10 | 33.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Rlb Contracting INC Port Lavaca, TX | - | 1566421 | 5 | 19.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Terry & Cindy Moehle Port Lavaca, TX | MC751615 | 2163016 | 3 | 15.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Tw Laquay Marine LLC Port Lavaca, TX | - | 3080958 | 3 | 8.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Midcoast Petroleum LLC Port Lavaca, TX | - | 3264431 | 3 | 7.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Diebel Oil Company Port Lavaca, TX | - | 1971583 | 2 | 16.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Jones Trusted Transport LLC Port Lavaca, TX | MC1708909 | 4365348 | 2 | 1.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Dowell Pest Control LLC Port Lavaca, TX | - | 4529362 | 1 | 0.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Karla Mayorga Port Lavaca, TX | - | 3139445 | 1 | 8.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Goll Enterprises LLC Port Lavaca, TX | MC948449 | 2819472 | 1 | 10.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Brian Desoto Port Lavaca, TX | MC920361 | 2641041 | 1 | 11.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Port Lavaca trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Port Lavaca, Texas?
Port Lavaca, TX has 12 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 12 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Port Lavaca?
The average fleet size among Port Lavaca carriers is 4.6 power units. Approximately 29 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Port Lavaca carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Port Lavaca-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca?
Port Lavaca'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 12 Port Lavaca carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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