Trucking Companies in Van, TX
Van, TX has 8 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
8 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Van, 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 Van, TX freight market
Van, TX is home to 8 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 8 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Van carriers is 4.9 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Van 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 Van shows 24 single-truck operators (300.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 39 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 Van 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 8 Van 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 Van, TX
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 8 of 8 total carriers.
Ace Tire & Axle West LLC has operated for 8.6y with 30 power units and 38 drivers under Carrier authority.
Shaw Transport And Hauling LLC has operated for 7.1y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Wilson & Son Pumping LLC has operated for 5.2y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Scott Alan Martin has operated for 8.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Peter Zach Johnson has operated for 27.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
John Christensen DBA So Big Farms has operated for 0.5y with 1 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jesus M Grijalva Gamez has operated for 12.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Benito Velazquez Mendieta has operated for 12.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Van carriers — complete directory
8 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ace Tire & Axle West LLC Van, TX | - | 3059288 | 30 | 8.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Shaw Transport And Hauling LLC Van, TX | MC1115241 | 3285057 | 2 | 7.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Wilson & Son Pumping LLC Van, TX | MC1126134 | 3586973 | 2 | 5.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Scott Alan Martin Van, TX | MC1689190 | 3064723 | 1 | 8.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Peter Zach Johnson Van, TX | - | 801409 | 1 | 27.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | John Christensen DBA So Big Farms Van, TX | - | 4503477 | 1 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Jesus M Grijalva Gamez Van, TX | - | 2430950 | 1 | 12.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Benito Velazquez Mendieta Van, TX | - | 2493408 | 1 | 12.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Browse specialized carriers operating in Van, TX by trailer and equipment classification.
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Van trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Van, Texas?
Van, TX has 8 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 8 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Van?
The average fleet size among Van carriers is 4.9 power units. Approximately 24 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Van carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Van-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Van 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 Van?
Van's carrier population includes other 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 8 Van carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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