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Refrigerated (Reefer) 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 1,011 refrigerated (reefer) trucking companies as of May 2026. Temperature-controlled trailers for perishable goods including produce, meat, dairy, and pharmaceuticals. Browse all refrigerated (reefer) carriers in Kentucky with verified safety scores and authority status.

At a glance
Total carriers1,011
Active authority1,011
Avg fleet size10.9 units
Top cityLouisville
EquipmentRefrigerated (Reefer)

Top cities for refrigerated (reefer) in Kentucky

10 cities with refrigerated (reefer) carriers.

#1
Louisville
257 carriers
#2
Bowling Green
55 carriers
#3
Lexington
47 carriers
#4
Florence
25 carriers
#5
Nicholasville
14 carriers
#6
Richmond
13 carriers
#7
London
13 carriers
#8
Hebron
12 carriers
#9
Paducah
12 carriers
#10
Bardstown
10 carriers

Largest refrigerated (reefer) carriers in Kentucky

Top carriers by fleet size. First 3 featured.

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
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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
Positions 4–15
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
34
DOT-35671Hebron,

Reladyne Transportation LLC has operated for 52.0y with 343 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
343
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
30
M & M Cartage Co INCActiveEstablished
DOT-325199Louisville,

M & M Cartage Co INC has operated for 37.8y with 303 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
303
Drivers
Auth. age
37.8y
OOS active
None
15
DOT-442357Bowling Green,

Stewart-Richey Const Co INC has operated for 35.2y with 148 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
148
Drivers
Auth. age
35.2y
OOS active
None
12
Keystops LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-131404Franklin,

Keystops LLC has operated for 52.0y with 122 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
122
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
12
DOT-2398251Louisville,

Dassler Domestic Logistics INC has operated for 13.1y with 121 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
121
Drivers
Auth. age
13.1y
OOS active
None
11
Neat & Wilson INCActiveEstablished
DOT-332626Dunnville,

Neat & Wilson INC has operated for 37.6y with 110 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
110
Drivers
Auth. age
37.6y
OOS active
None
10
Clark Distributing Co INCActiveEstablished
DOT-99854Oakland,

Clark Distributing Co INC has operated for 52.0y with 98 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
98
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
10
DOT-3236318Louisville,

Peak Supply Chain Solutions INC has operated for 7.4y with 95 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
95
Drivers
Auth. age
7.4y
OOS active
None
9
Ballard INCActiveEstablished
DOT-285335Bardstown,

Ballard INC has operated for 39.4y with 91 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
91
Drivers
Auth. age
39.4y
OOS active
None
9
Sysco Louisville INCActiveEstablished
DOT-90349Louisville,

Sysco Louisville INC has operated for 52.0y with 87 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
87
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
8
DOT-3256390Louisville,

Liberty Bulk Transport LLC has operated for 7.2y with 83 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
83
Drivers
Auth. age
7.2y
OOS active
None

Source: FMCSA carrier census. Approximated from general carrier population; granular reefer data not available in FMCSA census. View methodology

Frequently asked questions

How many refrigerated (reefer) carriers are in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 1,011 registered refrigerated (reefer) trucking companies as of May 2026. Of these, 1,011 hold active FMCSA authority.

Which city in Kentucky has the most refrigerated (reefer) carriers?

Louisville leads with 257 refrigerated (reefer) carriers in Kentucky.

How do I find a refrigerated (reefer) 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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