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Trucking Companies in Santo, TX

Updated 2026-05-30T12:33:24.577Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Santo, 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).

At a glance
Total carriers7
Active authority7
Avg fleet size1.9 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateTexas
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
7
Santo metro
Active authority
7
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
1.9
Power units
Prior revoked
0
On record
Risk indicators
0
Active indicators

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 Santo, 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 Santo, TX freight market

Santo, 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 Santo carriers is 1.9 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Santo 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 Santo shows 28 single-truck operators (400.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 50 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 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 Santo 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 Santo 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

Key finding
Santo, TX has 7 registered carriers with 7 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Santo, TX

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 7 of 7 total carriers.

View all 7 carriers ↓
Featured · Sponsored
2
MC-MC595057DOT-529099Santo, TX

Ellison Carter Trucking Company INC has operated for 32.9y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
5
Auth. age
32.9y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
MC-MC1551027DOT-4078491Santo, TX

Vanguard Freight And Logistics LLC has operated for 3.0y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
3.0y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
Jdel87 Materials LLCActiveEstablished
MC-MC1069621DOT-2837026Santo, TX

Jdel87 Materials LLC has operated for 10.4y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
10.4y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–7
1
Jvi LLCActive
MC-MC1735639DOT-4060892Santo, TX

Jvi LLC has operated for 3.1y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
3.1y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1217630DOT-3592935Santo, TX

Hot Belet Transportation LLC has operated for 5.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
5.2y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1746427DOT-4436575Santo, TX

Global Cargo Freight LLC has operated for 0.9y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
0.9y
OOS active
None
1
Steve NewmanActiveEstablished
MC-MC558139DOT-1483983Santo, TX

Steve Newman has operated for 20.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
20.2y
OOS active
None

All Santo carriers — complete directory

7 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Ellison Carter Trucking Company INC
Santo, TX
MC595057529099532.9yDry van
95
Active
02Vanguard Freight And Logistics LLC
Santo, TX
MC1551027407849123.0yDry van
95
Active
03Jdel87 Materials LLC
Santo, TX
MC10696212837026210.4yDry van
95
Active
04Jvi LLC
Santo, TX
MC1735639406089213.1yDry van
95
Active
05Hot Belet Transportation LLC
Santo, TX
MC1217630359293515.2yDry van
95
Active
06Global Cargo Freight LLC
Santo, TX
MC1746427443657510.9yDry van
95
Active
07Steve Newman
Santo, TX
MC5581391483983120.2yDry van
95
Active
Showing 1–25 of 7

Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Santo trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Santo, Texas?

Santo, 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 Santo?

The average fleet size among Santo carriers is 1.9 power units. Approximately 28 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Santo carriers have risk indicators?

Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Santo-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.

How do I verify a Santo 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 Santo?

Santo'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 Santo carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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