Trucking Companies in Big Stone Gap, VA
Big Stone Gap, VA has 10 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
10 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Big Stone Gap, 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 Big Stone Gap, VA freight market
Big Stone Gap, VA is home to 10 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 10 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Big Stone Gap carriers is 4.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Big Stone Gap 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 Big Stone Gap shows 10 single-truck operators (100.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 19 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 6 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 Big Stone Gap 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 10 Big Stone Gap 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 Big Stone Gap, VA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 10 of 10 total carriers.
Riggs Oil Company has operated for 44.5y with 22 power units and 11 drivers under Carrier authority.
Alphadwg Trucking LLC has operated for 0.7y with 6 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bresee Trucking Company INC has operated for 31.1y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Robinette Scrap Metal Processing CORP has operated for 52.0y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Sanders Repair & Service LLC has operated for 12.2y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lonesome Pine Propane INC has operated for 5.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Quesenberry'S INC has operated for 5.2y with 1 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kgr Enterprise LLC has operated for 1.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Back Country Haulers LLC has operated for 0.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Teresa A Kelly has operated for 5.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
All Big Stone Gap carriers — complete directory
10 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Riggs Oil Company Big Stone Gap, VA | - | 209226 | 22 | 44.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Alphadwg Trucking LLC Big Stone Gap, VA | - | 4467937 | 6 | 0.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Bresee Trucking Company INC Big Stone Gap, VA | MC1305103 | 601352 | 5 | 31.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Robinette Scrap Metal Processing CORP Big Stone Gap, VA | - | 37724 | 2 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Sanders Repair & Service LLC Big Stone Gap, VA | - | 2488457 | 2 | 12.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Lonesome Pine Propane INC Big Stone Gap, VA | - | 3508770 | 1 | 5.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Quesenberry'S INC Big Stone Gap, VA | - | 3580526 | 1 | 5.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Kgr Enterprise LLC Big Stone Gap, VA | MC1674749 | 4300498 | 1 | 1.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Back Country Haulers LLC Big Stone Gap, VA | MC1771207 | 4483477 | 1 | 0.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Teresa A Kelly Big Stone Gap, VA | MC1154910 | 3475525 | 1 | 5.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Big Stone Gap trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Big Stone Gap, Virginia?
Big Stone Gap, VA has 10 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 10 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Big Stone Gap?
The average fleet size among Big Stone Gap carriers is 4.2 power units. Approximately 10 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Big Stone Gap carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Big Stone Gap-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Big Stone Gap 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 Big Stone Gap?
Big Stone Gap'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 10 Big Stone Gap carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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