Trucking Companies in Colchester, VT
Colchester, VT has 32 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Vermont'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
32 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Colchester, VT.
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 Colchester, VT freight market
Colchester, VT is home to 32 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 32 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Colchester carriers is 10.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Colchester carrier population contributes to Vermont's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Colchester shows 18 single-truck operators (56.3% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 40 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 18 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 Colchester 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 32 Colchester 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 Colchester, VT
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 32 total carriers.
Green Mountain Power Corporation has operated for 22.0y with 174 power units and 235 drivers under Carrier authority.
Action Moving And Storage INC has operated for 35.4y with 35 power units and 31 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Fireball Transport LLC has operated for 9.6y with 28 power units and 22 drivers under Common authority.
Claussen Ent INC has operated for 27.8y with 17 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Nokian Tyres INC has operated for 40.4y with 13 power units and 13 drivers under Carrier authority.
Newton'S Gas Service INC has operated for 22.6y with 9 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
Shelburne Limestone CORP has operated for 52.0y with 8 power units and 11 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ada Traffic Control LTD has operated for 7.3y with 7 power units and 14 drivers under Carrier authority.
Everett M Windover INC has operated for 31.2y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rathe Salvage INC has operated for 32.0y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Colchester carriers — complete directory
32 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Green Mountain Power Corporation Colchester, VT | - | 1255632 | 174 | 22.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Action Moving And Storage INC Colchester, VT | MC190629 | 434207 | 35 | 35.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Fireball Transport LLC Colchester, VT | MC997036 | 2939394 | 28 | 9.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Claussen Ent INC Colchester, VT | - | 767048 | 17 | 27.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Nokian Tyres INC Colchester, VT | - | 267748 | 13 | 40.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Newton'S Gas Service INC Colchester, VT | - | 1178667 | 9 | 22.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Shelburne Limestone CORP Colchester, VT | - | 197104 | 8 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Ada Traffic Control LTD Colchester, VT | - | 3251729 | 7 | 7.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Everett M Windover INC Colchester, VT | - | 594056 | 4 | 31.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Rathe Salvage INC Colchester, VT | - | 564303 | 4 | 32.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Miller Oil Company Colchester, VT | - | 2055609 | 4 | 15.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Energy Co-Op Of Vermont Colchester, VT | - | 2302610 | 4 | 14.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Shred-Ex LLC Colchester, VT | - | 1844507 | 4 | 17.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | North Country Distribution INC Colchester, VT | MC1681980 | 4313978 | 2 | 1.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Vermont Blacktop Corporation Colchester, VT | - | 1997036 | 2 | 16.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Ng Advantage LLC Colchester, VT | MC53384 | 3057669 | 2 | 8.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | R Trucking And Distribution LLC Colchester, VT | MC1411565 | 3862711 | 2 | 4.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Pinnacle Partners LLC Colchester, VT | - | 3878540 | 2 | 4.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | At Western Vermont LLC Colchester, VT | - | 3495348 | 1 | 5.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Jakebeau Transport LLC Colchester, VT | MC905807 | 2585129 | 1 | 11.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Suqi Transportation LLC Colchester, VT | MC1637901 | 4232880 | 1 | 2.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Faysals Trans LLC Colchester, VT | MC1620443 | 4200522 | 1 | 2.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Dj'S Tree Service & Logging INC Colchester, VT | MC1627467 | 4213525 | 1 | 2.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Mobilex LLC Colchester, VT | MC590658 | 3127625 | 1 | 8.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Vermont Public Co Colchester, VT | - | 839324 | 1 | 26.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Colchester trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Colchester, Vermont?
Colchester, VT has 32 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 32 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Colchester?
The average fleet size among Colchester carriers is 10.5 power units. Approximately 18 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Colchester carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Colchester-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Colchester 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 Colchester?
Colchester'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 32 Colchester carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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