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Refrigerated (Reefer) 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 1,792 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 Tennessee with verified safety scores and authority status.

At a glance
Total carriers1,792
Active authority1,792
Avg fleet size95.8 units
Top cityMemphis
EquipmentRefrigerated (Reefer)

Top cities for refrigerated (reefer) in Tennessee

10 cities with refrigerated (reefer) carriers.

#1
Memphis
216 carriers
#2
Nashville
130 carriers
#3
Knoxville
66 carriers
#4
Murfreesboro
59 carriers
#5
Antioch
57 carriers
#6
Chattanooga
54 carriers
#7
Clarksville
49 carriers
#8
Cordova
49 carriers
#9
Cleveland
27 carriers
#10
La Vergne
26 carriers

Largest refrigerated (reefer) 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
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
Featured · Sponsored
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
Positions 4–15
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
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
77
Ozark Motor Lines INCActiveEstablished
DOT-96606Memphis,

Ozark Motor Lines INC has operated for 52.0y with 765 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
765
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
72
The H T Hackney Co INCActiveEstablished
DOT-342596Knoxville,

The H T Hackney Co INC has operated for 37.3y with 719 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
719
Drivers
Auth. age
37.3y
OOS active
None
57
Vrc Companies LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-429275Memphis,

Vrc Companies LLC has operated for 35.5y with 566 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
566
Drivers
Auth. age
35.5y
OOS active
None
53
DOT-159317Nashville,

Tennessee Steel Haulers LLC has operated for 52.0y with 526 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
526
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
51
Danny Herman Trucking INCActiveEstablished
DOT-50467Mountain City,

Danny Herman Trucking INC has operated for 52.0y with 506 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
506
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
50
Autozone Texas LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-288323Memphis,

Autozone Texas LLC has operated for 39.3y with 496 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
496
Drivers
Auth. age
39.3y
OOS active
None
46
DOT-41216Knoxville,

Highway Transport Chemical LLC has operated for 52.0y with 460 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
460
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
41
DOT-86820Collierville,

Orgill Transportation Co LLC has operated for 52.0y with 405 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
405
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
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 Tennessee?

Tennessee has 1,792 registered refrigerated (reefer) trucking companies as of May 2026. Of these, 1,792 hold active FMCSA authority.

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

Memphis leads with 216 refrigerated (reefer) carriers in Tennessee.

How do I find a refrigerated (reefer) 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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