TN Motor Carrier Census & Insurance Guide
Trucking Companies in Tennessee
Official U.S. DOT census data shows 1,822 active for-hire and private motor carriers headquartered in Tennessee, operating 38,323 commercial power units and employing 39,236 commercial drivers.
1,822
Active TN Fleets
38,323
Power Units
$11,911
Avg Min Ins / Truck
872
New Authorities
Actuarial Premium Benchmarks
Updated Monthly2026 Tennessee Commercial Truck Insurance Cost by Fleet Size
| Fleet Operation Tier | Power Units | Estimated Annual Premium | Primary Coverage Included | Required Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner-Operator (Semi / Box Truck) | 1 Truck | $11,911 – $18,764 | $1M Auto Liability + $100k Cargo | BMC-91X, MCS-90 |
| Small Commercial Fleet | 2 – 4 Units | $23,226 – $70,365 | $1M Liability + Physical Damage + Cargo | BMC-91X, Form E |
| Mid-Sized Transportation Fleet | 5 – 15 Units | $54,791 – $253,314 | Comprehensive Commercial Fleet Policy + GL | BMC-91X, MCS-90, Form H |
| New Venture Authority (1st Year) | 1 – 2 Trucks | $14,889 – $25,331 | New Venture Risk Surcharge + $1M Liability | BMC-91X, BOC-3 |
* Actuarial benchmarks based on official FMCSA statutory requirements and underwriting loss ratios in Tennessee.Calculate Custom TN Quote →
Browse Tennessee Trucking Companies by City (30 Top Freight Hubs)
Memphis(233)Nashville(177)Knoxville(75)Antioch(74)Chattanooga(62)Murfreesboro(58)Clarksville(55)Cordova(46)Lebanon(31)La Vergne(29)Jackson(25)Bartlett(24)Smyrna(23)Mount Juliet(23)Brentwood(22)Franklin(17)Hendersonville(17)Cleveland(16)Columbia(15)Cookeville(14)Springfield(14)Shelbyville(12)Madison(12)Kingsport(12)Crossville(11)Maryville(11)Portland(11)Lawrenceburg(10)Gallatin(10)Sevierville(10)
Verified Motor Carriers in Tennessee (Page 26 of 50)
ACTIVEUSDOT #4540327MC-1801655
New VentureMD&JS TRANSPORTATION
Arlington, TN 38002-97653 Power Units2 Drivers
Cargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $14,600–$23,100/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #4543552MC-1803456
New VentureMATLOCK MECHANICAL LLC
Jackson, TN 383053 Power Units8 Drivers
Cargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $15,400–$24,200/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #4552576MC-1814645
New VentureBIG GO LOGISTICS LLC
Kingsport, TN 37660-34343 Power Units2 Drivers
Cargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $12,400–$19,500/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #4580890MC-1823479
New VentureCLEAR CHOICE INSTALLATIONS
Memphis, TN 381183 Power Units6 Drivers
Cargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $12,400–$19,500/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #4649476MC-98744970HAZMAT
New VentureBURNETT AND SONS TRUCKING
DBA: ANTHONY BLAKE BURNETT
Humboldt, TN 38343-76083 Power Units4 Drivers
Cargo: Hazardous Materials (Hazmat)|Est. Ins: $18,000–$28,300/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #4732740MC-64925192HAZMAT
New VenturePARADIGM LOGISTICS LLC
Knoxville, TN 37924-14253 Power Units4 Drivers
Cargo: Hazardous Materials (Hazmat)|Est. Ins: $18,000–$28,300/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #5024410MC-56741319
New VentureNORTHLAND TRANSPORT LLC
Antioch, TN 37013-74403 Power Units3 Drivers
Cargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $12,400–$19,500/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #5091189MC-69461547
New VentureRUTWINE LOGISTICS LLC
Knoxville, TN 379193 Power Units3 Drivers
Cargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $12,400–$19,500/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #6476571MC-73935846
New VentureMACHALE'S TOWING
Fayetteville, TN 37334-64353 Power Units12 Drivers
Cargo: Machinery & Large Objects|Est. Ins: $15,400–$24,200/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #8604455MC-81932390HAZMAT
New VentureJEREMY RAY ROBINSON
Christiana, TN 37037-56073 Power Units2 Drivers
Cargo: Hazardous Materials (Hazmat)|Est. Ins: $18,000–$28,300/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #9801473MC-93869931
New VentureJAMES ANDERSON
DBA: FLIP FLOP TRUCKING
Whitwell, TN 37397-61723 Power Units6 Drivers
Cargo: Building Materials|Est. Ins: $14,300–$22,500/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileCargo: U.S. Mail & Postal Freight|Est. Ins: $13,000–$20,500/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #263347MC-360144
SOUTH CENTRAL GROWERS TRANSPORTATION LLC
DBA: SOUTH CENTRAL GROWERS INC
Springfield, TN 371722 Power Units2 Drivers
Cargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $9,400–$14,800/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileCargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $11,700–$18,400/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #402617MC-404053
EWIN COWLEY
DBA: PATRICK TRAILER SALES
Fayetteville, TN 373342 Power Units4 Drivers
Cargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $11,700–$18,400/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #628345MC-1067835
RICHARD L SMITH
DBA: DICKIE SMITH & SON LOGGING
Butler, TN 376402 Power Units2 Drivers
Cargo: Machinery & Large Objects|Est. Ins: $11,700–$18,400/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileCargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $10,900–$17,200/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #730059MC-334025
JOHN LOGAN BAKER JR
DBA: BAKER PROPERTIES
Columbia, TN 384012 Power Units2 Drivers
Cargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $9,400–$14,800/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileCargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $11,700–$18,400/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #824478MC-382935
NARVIL MITCHELL NELSON
DBA: MITCHELL'S TRUCKING
Knoxville, TN 379212 Power Units2 Drivers
Cargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $9,600–$15,100/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #907757MC-481122
JESSIE DARRELL STIGALL
DBA: DARRELL STIGALL TRUCKING
Winfield, TN 378922 Power Units1 Driver
Cargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $11,300–$17,800/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileCargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $11,300–$17,800/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #1033109MC-434607
KEVIN GARTH NICELY
DBA: NICELY AND SONS TRUCKING
Kingsport, TN 376652 Power Units2 Drivers
Cargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $11,700–$18,400/truck
Inspection & Filing ProfileACTIVEUSDOT #1051078MC-654959
JIM PHIPPS HAULING & EXCAVATING INC
DBA: 00030007
Mountain City, TN 376832 Power Units2 Drivers
Cargo: General Freight|Est. Ins: $11,700–$18,400/truck
Inspection & Filing Profile