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Hotshot Trucking Companies in Kentucky

Updated 2026-06-11T07:30:13.562ZยทBy Sarah Chen, Lead Safety AnalystยทReviewed by James RodriguezยทMethodology v2.1

Kentucky has 4,556 hotshot trucking companies as of June 2026. Expedited freight using medium-duty trucks (typically Class 3-5) with flatbed or gooseneck trailers for time-critical loads. Browse all hotshot carriers in Kentucky with verified safety scores and authority status.

At a glance
Total carriers4,556
Active authority4,556
Avg fleet size1.0 units
Top cityLouisville
EquipmentHotshot

Top cities for hotshot in Kentucky

10 cities with hotshot carriers.

#1
Louisville
1,202 carriers
#2
Lexington
169 carriers
#3
Bowling Green
148 carriers
#4
Florence
64 carriers
#5
Owensboro
56 carriers
#6
London
49 carriers
#7
Nicholasville
47 carriers
#8
Shepherdsville
39 carriers
#9
Paducah
37 carriers
#10
Hopkinsville
36 carriers

Largest hotshot carriers in Kentucky

Top carriers by fleet size.

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DOT-4306179Taylorsville,

High Horse Hauling LLC has operated for 1 yr 8 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
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Auth. age
1 yr 8 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4181532Barbourville,

Berneil Mills Trucking LLC has operated for 2 yr 4 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
2 yr 4 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4330312Irvington,

Strongwall Columns INC has operated for 1 yr 6 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
1 yr 6 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4398901Oak Grove,

Cole Transports LLC has operated for 1 yr 1 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
1 yr 1 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4448216London,

Four Arrows LLC has operated for 10 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
10 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-644085Winchester,

B & K Trucking Enterprises INC has operated for 30 yr with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
30 yr
OOS active
None
0
DOT-3671579Louisville,

Daru Salam Trucking LLC has operated for 4 yr 11 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
4 yr 11 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-3127616Falmouth,

Dale Allen Bobb has operated for 8 yr 1 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
8 yr 1 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-3779968Louisville,

Nel Trucking LLC has operated for 4 yr 6 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
4 yr 6 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-497291Tompkinsville,

Charles Landrum Wrecker Serv has operated for 33 yr 9 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
33 yr 9 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-3096677Louisville,

Livers Deliveries LLC has operated for 8 yr 4 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
8 yr 4 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-3082811Russell Springs,

Usg Transport LLC has operated for 8 yr 5 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
8 yr 5 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4261223Cloverport,

Austin Gregory Roby has operated for 1 yr 11 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
1 yr 11 mo
OOS active
None
0
Jimmy OvertonActiveEstablished
DOT-774412Middlesboro,

Jimmy Overton has operated for 27 yr 8 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
27 yr 8 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-809702London,

Kenneth Walker Trucking INC has operated for 27 yr 1 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
27 yr 1 mo
OOS active
None

Source: FMCSA carrier census. Owner-operators with power_units = 1, typically flatbed configuration. View methodology

Frequently asked questions

How many hotshot carriers are in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 4,556 registered hotshot trucking companies as of June 2026. Of these, 4,556 hold active FMCSA authority.

Which city in Kentucky has the most hotshot carriers?

Louisville leads with 1,202 hotshot carriers in Kentucky.

How do I find a hotshot carrier in Kentucky?

Browse the city directories below or use Truck Graph search. Each carrier profile includes safety scores, insurance, and risk screening.

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