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LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) · Kentucky

LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Trucking Companies in Kentucky

Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Kentucky has 1,425 ltl (less-than-truckload) trucking companies as of May 2026. Consolidated shipments from multiple shippers sharing trailer space for cost-efficient smaller freight moves. Browse all ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers in Kentucky with verified safety scores and authority status.

At a glance
Total carriers1,425
Active authority1,425
Avg fleet size728.0 units
Top cityLouisville
EquipmentLTL (Less-Than-Truckload)

Top cities for ltl (less-than-truckload) in Kentucky

10 cities with ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers.

#1
Louisville
214 carriers
#2
Lexington
112 carriers
#3
Bowling Green
76 carriers
#4
Owensboro
35 carriers
#5
Paducah
27 carriers
#6
Bardstown
27 carriers
#7
London
26 carriers
#8
Nicholasville
26 carriers
#9
Hopkinsville
26 carriers
#10
Florence
25 carriers

Largest ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers in Kentucky

Top carriers by fleet size. First 3 featured.

Featured · Sponsored
99
DOT-3617312Versailles,

Ramos Spray Foam Insulation LLC has operated for 5.1y with 42000 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
42,000
Drivers
Auth. age
5.1y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
99
DOT-154712Louisville,

Mercer Transportation Co INC has operated for 52.0y with 1605 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,605
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
99
Paschall Truck Lines INCActiveEstablished
DOT-105234Murray,

Paschall Truck Lines INC has operated for 52.0y with 1092 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,092
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
Positions 4–15
99
DOT-32765Lexington,

Davis H Elliot Company Incorporated has operated for 52.0y with 1039 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,039
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
71
DOT-484244Sturgis,

Ervin Cable Construction LLC has operated for 34.0y with 706 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
706
Drivers
Auth. age
34.0y
OOS active
None
63
Creation Gardens INCActiveEstablished
DOT-371005Louisville,

Creation Gardens INC has operated for 36.6y with 634 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
634
Drivers
Auth. age
36.6y
OOS active
None
63
Ups Cartage Services INCActiveEstablished
DOT-1310845Hebron,

Ups Cartage Services INC has operated for 21.5y with 626 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
626
Drivers
Auth. age
21.5y
OOS active
None
62
Appalachian Power CompanyActiveEstablished
DOT-111120Pikeville,

Appalachian Power Company has operated for 52.0y with 624 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
624
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
49
Boyd CompanyActiveEstablished
DOT-92117Louisville,

Boyd Company has operated for 52.0y with 488 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
488
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
48
Dhl Express Usa INCActiveEstablished
DOT-315026Erlanger,

Dhl Express Usa INC has operated for 38.1y with 481 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
481
Drivers
Auth. age
38.1y
OOS active
None
45
DOT-923465Nicholasville,

Rj Corman Railroad Services LLC has operated for 25.5y with 450 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
450
Drivers
Auth. age
25.5y
OOS active
None
45
5 Star Electric LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-2782220Clay,

5 Star Electric LLC has operated for 10.9y with 445 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
445
Drivers
Auth. age
10.9y
OOS active
None
42
DOT-332574Lexington,

Worldwide Equipment Leasing INC has operated for 37.6y with 421 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
421
Drivers
Auth. age
37.6y
OOS active
None
39
The Wells Group LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-284196West Liberty,

The Wells Group LLC has operated for 39.5y with 393 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
393
Drivers
Auth. age
39.5y
OOS active
None
36
DOT-145402Lexington,

American Welding & Gas INC has operated for 52.0y with 356 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
356
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None

Source: FMCSA carrier census. Approximated from carriers with larger fleets (power_units > 10) and general operations. View methodology

Frequently asked questions

How many ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers are in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 1,425 registered ltl (less-than-truckload) trucking companies as of May 2026. Of these, 1,425 hold active FMCSA authority.

Which city in Kentucky has the most ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers?

Louisville leads with 214 ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers in Kentucky.

How do I find a ltl (less-than-truckload) 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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