Trucking Companies in Kelso, WA
Kelso, WA has 77 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Washington'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
77 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Kelso, WA.
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 Kelso, WA freight market
Kelso, WA is home to 77 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 77 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Kelso carriers is 6.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Kelso carrier population contributes to Washington's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Kelso shows 89 single-truck operators (115.6% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 134 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 3 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 30 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 Kelso 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 77 Kelso 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 Kelso, WA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 77 total carriers.
C & C Logging LLC has operated for 36.3y with 101 power units and 99 drivers under Contract authority.
Jl Storedahl & Sons LLC has operated for 1.3y with 51 power units and 44 drivers under Common authority.
Advanced Excavating Specialists LLC has operated for 16.1y with 35 power units and 25 drivers under Carrier authority.
Anderson Environmental Contracting LLC has operated for 22.1y with 32 power units and 32 drivers under Common authority.
Clear And Level Logging LLC has operated for 19.0y with 20 power units and 15 drivers under Common authority.
Heavy Hauling Co INC has operated for 52.0y with 19 power units and 11 drivers under Common authority.
P R Worth INC has operated for 18.3y with 16 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Pacific Tech Construction INC has operated for 13.6y with 16 power units and 17 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dale Mcghee & Sons Well Drilling INC has operated for 38.6y with 15 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Signature Transport INC has operated for 19.1y with 11 power units and 10 drivers under Common authority.
All Kelso carriers — complete directory
77 carriers total. Page 1 of 4. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | C & C Logging LLC Kelso, WA | MC496870 | 382162 | 101 | 36.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Jl Storedahl & Sons LLC Kelso, WA | MC1712013 | 4362205 | 51 | 1.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Advanced Excavating Specialists LLC Kelso, WA | - | 2024042 | 35 | 16.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Anderson Environmental Contracting LLC Kelso, WA | MC974381 | 1242650 | 32 | 22.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Clear And Level Logging LLC Kelso, WA | MC609526 | 1656771 | 20 | 19.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Heavy Hauling Co INC Kelso, WA | MC106873 | 113857 | 19 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | P R Worth INC Kelso, WA | - | 1737945 | 16 | 18.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Pacific Tech Construction INC Kelso, WA | - | 2349785 | 16 | 13.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Dale Mcghee & Sons Well Drilling INC Kelso, WA | - | 304319 | 15 | 38.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Signature Transport INC Kelso, WA | MC603615 | 1637774 | 11 | 19.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Rawhide Electric Services LLC Kelso, WA | - | 4498904 | 11 | 0.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Adam'S Timber Service LLC Kelso, WA | MC77845 | 3102053 | 9 | 8.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Five Rivers Construction INC Kelso, WA | - | 2336711 | 8 | 13.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | C&R Tractor & Landscaping INC Kelso, WA | - | 1561372 | 7 | 19.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Frederick M Turner Kelso, WA | MC681869 | 1895674 | 6 | 17.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Root'S Incorporated Kelso, WA | - | 2308028 | 6 | 14.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Advanced Auto Transport LLC Kelso, WA | MC995844 | 2943372 | 6 | 9.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Superior Welding & Fabrication LLC Kelso, WA | - | 3079802 | 5 | 8.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Cbr Enterprise LLC Kelso, WA | - | 3329276 | 4 | 6.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Hadaller Logging INC Kelso, WA | MC881564 | 2144096 | 4 | 15.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Chemtech Industrial Services INC Kelso, WA | MC663070 | 1312315 | 4 | 21.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Lafave Brothers LLC Kelso, WA | MC945538 | 2830233 | 4 | 10.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Technical Forest Solutions LLC Kelso, WA | - | 4493988 | 4 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Matt'S Custom Meats INC Kelso, WA | MC1454914 | 3927945 | 4 | 3.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Specialty Concrete LLC Kelso, WA | - | 1911088 | 4 | 16.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Kelso trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Kelso, Washington?
Kelso, WA has 77 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 77 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Kelso?
The average fleet size among Kelso carriers is 6.1 power units. Approximately 89 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Kelso carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Kelso-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Kelso 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 Kelso?
Kelso'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 77 Kelso carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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