Rising-Star Trucking Companies in Kentucky

Up-and-coming Kentucky carriers adding new equipment fast — with a modern fleet and a clean safety record.

Rising stars facts for Kentucky

Rising-Star Trucking Companies in Kentucky lists 40 carriers in Vektor's current FMCSA-backed ranking.

MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC (USDOT 154712) ranks first in the current Kentucky rising stars list; its FMCSA-backed row shows 1,605 power units and a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review verdict.

The Kentucky rising stars list is ranked by new equipment added using precomputed FMCSA record fields and deterministic Vektor analysis.

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Rising stars in Kentucky

40 carriers · ranked from the live FMCSA record & Vektor analysis

Ranked by new equipment added

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1MTMercer Transportation Company IncUSDOT 154712 · FF-12031Louisville, KY Review · 811,605 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van

2PTPaschall Truck Lines IncUSDOT 105234 · MC-111485Murray, KY Review · 811,089 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

3BMBrenntag Mid-south LLCUSDOT 257819 · MC-278482Henderson, KY Clear · 88430 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

4VTVascor Transport LtdUSDOT 2514939 · MC-872508Georgetown, KY Clear · 88188 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van

5HTHill Transportation IncUSDOT 832498 · MC-368692Louisville, KY Review · 81137 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van

6CGCreation Gardens Inc dba WCWUSDOT 371005 · MC-1119280Louisville, KY Clear · 94634 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredReefer

7M&M & M Cartage Co IncUSDOT 325199 · MC-182539Louisville, KY Clear · 88303 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

8RTReladyne Transportation LLCUSDOT 35671 · MC-788871Hebron, KY Clear · 94306 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van

9TPTrans Papa Logistics Inc dba Trans Papa LogisticsUSDOT 1576998 · MC-583945Louisville, KY Clear · 88177 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

10CTC&a Trucking LLCUSDOT 3790041 · MC-1360064Bardstown, KY Clear · 8644 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van

Ups Cartage Services IncUSDOT 1310845 · MC-508195Hebron, KY Clear · 88626 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

12COCoal-mac LLCUSDOT 3809057 · MC-1780821Lexington, KY Clear · 10090 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDump

13N&Neat & Wilson IncUSDOT 332626 · MC-390245Dunnville, KY Clear · 87110 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed

14NCNapier CartageUSDOT 2495118 · MC-871862London, KY Clear · 9332 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van

Product Distribution CompanyUSDOT 230522 · MC-161523Louisville, KY Clear · 88103 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

16TLTarter Logistics LLCUSDOT 1668237 · MC-613254Dunnville, KY Review · 7446 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed

17DEDemir LLCUSDOT 4058149 · MC-1539278Lexington, KY Clear · 9340 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van

18PSPeak Supply Chain Solutions IncUSDOT 3236318 · MC-1015662Louisville, KY Review · 8295 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van

19TTTaz Trucking Inc dba Taz TruckingUSDOT 1268158 · MC-492697Bowling Green, KY Review · 8193 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

20RTRal Trucking IncUSDOT 3588558 · MC-1214659Louisville, KY Review · 8017 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van

21BEBih Express IncUSDOT 1141826 · MC-462809Bowling Green, KY Review · 74104 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

DHL Express (Usa) Inc dba DHL ExpressUSDOT 315026 · MC-123343Erlanger, KY Review · 84481 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

23RLRsi Logistics LLCUSDOT 4090260 · MC-1402690Bowling Green, KY Clear · 871 unitLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van

24BEBlack Eagle Express LLCUSDOT 3028967 · MC-38371Lexington, KY Review · 7462 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed

25MTMerdzic Transportation Services IncUSDOT 2822101 · MC-941217Bowling Green, KY Clear · 8756 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van

26COCoretrans LLCUSDOT 1054001 · MC-440663Somerset, KY Review · 8156 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

27MAMackenzie and Paige Transport LLC dba M & P TransportUSDOT 931616 · MC-427634Florence, KY Review · 8128 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

28BTBrothers Transport LLCUSDOT 2123265 · MC-742283Nicholasville, KY Clear · 9490 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

29DTDeko Transport LLCUSDOT 3421533 · FF-38330Louisville, KY Clear · 10030 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van

30ALAma Logistics LLCUSDOT 3062023 · MC-55829Bowling Green, KY Clear · 8754 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van

31CTCobb Trucking Company LLCUSDOT 1582591 · MC-100113London, KY Review · 8072 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed

Clark Distributing IncUSDOT 99854 · MC-145109Oakland, KY Clear · 9498 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

33RTRogers Trucking IncUSDOT 105239 · MC-140569Columbia, KY Clear · 8861 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

34RTRaj Transport IncUSDOT 2544185 · MC-885525Lexington, KY Clear · 8648 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

35CECentral Expedite LLCUSDOT 2256997 · MC-770198Bowling Green, KY Clear · 8736 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van

36PTPhoenix Transportation Services LLCUSDOT 554279 · MC-273095Georgetown, KY Clear · 8868 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

37FIFida LLCUSDOT 2450999 · MC-846108Louisville, KY Clear · 8778 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van

38LHLC Hauling LLCUSDOT 3520036 · MC-1168453Louisville, KY Clear · 8619 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed

39VCVette City Transportation LLCUSDOT 2406333 · MC-827903Bowling Green, KY Clear · 8732 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

40HEHarvest Express IncUSDOT 464543 · MC-322659Bardstown, KY Review · 8023 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van

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Rankings are computed by Vektor from the live FMCSA / MCMIS record, VIN-decoded equipment, and roadside-inspection history — refreshed continuously. Not a paid placement and not an FMCSA endorsement. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.