Trucking Companies in Tatum, TX
Tatum, 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 Tatum, 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 Tatum, TX freight market
Tatum, 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 Tatum carriers is 6.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Tatum 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 Tatum shows 24 single-truck operators (200.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 37 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 0 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 Tatum 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 Tatum 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 Tatum, TX
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 12 of 12 total carriers.
Dodson Trucking INC has operated for 26.1y with 36 power units and 36 drivers under Common authority.
Pump Down Specialist LLC has operated for 8.4y with 14 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
N D Williams Timber Company INC has operated for 28.4y with 7 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Liles Crushed Concrete LLC has operated for 2.3y with 6 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
James Randall Mclain has operated for 16.5y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Cl Transport LLC has operated for 8.2y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Dlw Transport INC has operated for 9.8y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Kim R Smith Trucking INC has operated for 34.2y with 2 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Edl Trucking LLC has operated for 10.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
G Shaw LLC has operated for 3.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Tatum 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 | Dodson Trucking INC Tatum, TX | MC908219 | 878816 | 36 | 26.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Pump Down Specialist LLC Tatum, TX | - | 3079210 | 14 | 8.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | N D Williams Timber Company INC Tatum, TX | - | 723684 | 7 | 28.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Liles Crushed Concrete LLC Tatum, TX | MC1627474 | 4185382 | 6 | 2.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | James Randall Mclain Tatum, TX | - | 1970729 | 4 | 16.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Cl Transport LLC Tatum, TX | MC79867 | 3105381 | 2 | 8.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Dlw Transport INC Tatum, TX | MC985792 | 2922418 | 2 | 9.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Kim R Smith Trucking INC Tatum, TX | MC668297 | 478798 | 2 | 34.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Edl Trucking LLC Tatum, TX | MC951179 | 2840530 | 1 | 10.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | G Shaw LLC Tatum, TX | MC1460343 | 3936090 | 1 | 3.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Edwin Mike Reeves Tatum, TX | - | 2160492 | 1 | 15.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Nd Williams Services INC Tatum, TX | - | 2058289 | 1 | 15.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Tatum trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Tatum, Texas?
Tatum, 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 Tatum?
The average fleet size among Tatum carriers is 6.4 power units. Approximately 24 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Tatum carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Tatum-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Tatum 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 Tatum?
Tatum'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 Tatum carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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