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LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) · Tennessee

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

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

Tennessee has 1,552 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 Tennessee with verified safety scores and authority status.

At a glance
Total carriers1,552
Active authority1,552
Avg fleet size559.6 units
Top cityNashville
EquipmentLTL (Less-Than-Truckload)

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

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

#1
Nashville
178 carriers
#2
Memphis
150 carriers
#3
Knoxville
121 carriers
#4
Chattanooga
89 carriers
#5
Jackson
30 carriers
#6
Cleveland
29 carriers
#7
Murfreesboro
29 carriers
#8
Brentwood
22 carriers
#9
Clarksville
20 carriers
#10
Antioch
19 carriers

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

Top carriers by fleet size. First 3 featured.

Featured · Sponsored
99
DOT-86876Memphis,

Federal Express Corporation has operated for 52.0y with 138481 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
138,481
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
99
DOT-1738904Murfreesboro,

Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC has operated for 18.3y with 6278 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
6,278
Drivers
Auth. age
18.3y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
99
DOT-342305Memphis,

Trugreen Limited Partnership has operated for 37.3y with 5365 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
5,365
Drivers
Auth. age
37.3y
OOS active
None
Positions 4–15
99
DOT-4198366Knoxville,

Legacy Logistics Tn LLC has operated for 2.3y with 5006 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
5,006
Drivers
Auth. age
2.3y
OOS active
None
99
Us Xpress INCActiveEstablished
DOT-303024Chattanooga,

Us Xpress INC has operated for 38.7y with 4953 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
4,953
Drivers
Auth. age
38.7y
OOS active
None
99
Averitt Express INCActiveEstablished
DOT-36684Cookeville,

Averitt Express INC has operated for 52.0y with 4150 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
4,150
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
99
Western Express INCActiveEstablished
DOT-511412Nashville,

Western Express INC has operated for 33.3y with 3332 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
3,332
Drivers
Auth. age
33.3y
OOS active
None
99
DOT-86873Collierville,

Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC has operated for 52.0y with 3220 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
3,220
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
99
Imc Logistics LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-292991Collierville,

Imc Logistics LLC has operated for 39.1y with 2785 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2,785
Drivers
Auth. age
39.1y
OOS active
None
99
Firstfleet INCActiveEstablished
DOT-313891Murfreesboro,

Firstfleet INC has operated for 38.1y with 2520 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2,520
Drivers
Auth. age
38.1y
OOS active
None
99
D G Logistics LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-852587Goodlettsville,

D G Logistics LLC has operated for 26.3y with 2284 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2,284
Drivers
Auth. age
26.3y
OOS active
None
99
DOT-778752Antioch,

Keystone Automotive Industries INC has operated for 27.6y with 1398 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,398
Drivers
Auth. age
27.6y
OOS active
None
99
Pilot Travel Centers LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-91805Knoxville,

Pilot Travel Centers LLC has operated for 52.0y with 1279 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,279
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
99
DOT-536Memphis,

Barnhart Crane And Rigging Co has operated for 52.0y with 1106 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,106
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
99
Service Electric CompanyActiveEstablished
DOT-391773Chattanooga,

Service Electric Company has operated for 36.1y with 1090 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,090
Drivers
Auth. age
36.1y
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 Tennessee?

Tennessee has 1,552 registered ltl (less-than-truckload) trucking companies as of May 2026. Of these, 1,552 hold active FMCSA authority.

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

Nashville leads with 178 ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers in Tennessee.

How do I find a ltl (less-than-truckload) carrier in Tennessee?

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

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