Trucking Companies in Axton, VA
Axton, VA has 12 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Virginia'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 Axton, VA.
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 Axton, VA freight market
Axton, VA 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 Axton carriers is 3.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Axton carrier population contributes to Virginia's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Axton shows 7 single-truck operators (58.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 12 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 4 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 Axton 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 Axton 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 Axton, VA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 12 of 12 total carriers.
Rising Son Transport LLC has operated for 15.6y with 15 power units and 15 drivers under Common authority.
Frye Fence & Curbscaping LLC has operated for 3.5y with 6 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
C And A Transport LLC has operated for 4.7y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Martin J Coles has operated for 23.6y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Dogwood Farm has operated for 8.2y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Specialized Transport INC has operated for 8.4y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
D&J Enterprises Of Axton LLC has operated for 21.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
Champion Logistics LLC has operated for 4.1y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Heavenly Transport LLC has operated for 17.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Papa'S Transport LLC has operated for 26.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Axton 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 | Rising Son Transport LLC Axton, VA | MC730435 | 2093907 | 15 | 15.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Frye Fence & Curbscaping LLC Axton, VA | - | 3995257 | 6 | 3.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | C And A Transport LLC Axton, VA | MC1342839 | 3717868 | 4 | 4.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Martin J Coles Axton, VA | MC443567 | 1070926 | 2 | 23.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Dogwood Farm Axton, VA | - | 3116889 | 2 | 8.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Specialized Transport INC Axton, VA | MC68992 | 3085397 | 2 | 8.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | D&J Enterprises Of Axton LLC Axton, VA | MC511703 | 1322602 | 1 | 21.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Champion Logistics LLC Axton, VA | MC1422344 | 3878683 | 1 | 4.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Heavenly Transport LLC Axton, VA | MC673722 | 1843917 | 1 | 17.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Papa'S Transport LLC Axton, VA | MC378494 | 858681 | 1 | 26.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Max Kendall INC Axton, VA | - | 474458 | 1 | 34.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Samuel Moses Gover Axton, VA | - | 4532504 | 1 | 0.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Axton trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Axton, Virginia?
Axton, VA 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 Axton?
The average fleet size among Axton carriers is 3.1 power units. Approximately 7 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Axton carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Axton-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Axton 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 Axton?
Axton'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 Axton carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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