Rising-Star Trucking Companies in Tennessee

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

Rising stars facts for Tennessee

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

US XPRESS INC (USDOT 303024) ranks first in the current Tennessee rising stars list; its FMCSA-backed row shows 4,953 power units and a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear verdict.

The Tennessee 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 Tennessee

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

Ranked by new equipment added
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1UXUS Xpress Inc dba US XpressUSDOT 303024 · MC-188121Chattanooga, TN Clear · 884,953 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
2AEAveritt Express Inc dba AverittUSDOT 36684 · MC-121600Cookeville, TN Review · 704,150 unitsAsset-based Authority No COIDry van
3WEWestern Express IncUSDOT 511412 · MC-260323Nashville, TN Review · 813,332 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
4FIFirstfleet Inc dba FirstfleetUSDOT 313891 · MC-193678Murfreesboro, TN Clear · 882,520 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
5CTCovenant Transport LLC dba Covenant LogisticsUSDOT 273818 · MC-188102Chattanooga, TN Review · 81816 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
6DGD G Logistics LLCUSDOT 852587 · MC-375285Goodlettsville, TN Clear · 882,284 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
7Landair Transport LLC logoLandair Transport LLC dba Covenant LogisticsUSDOT 241411 · MC-177240Greeneville, TN Review · 81953 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
8PTPilot Travel Centers LLC dba TartanUSDOT 91805 · MC-694221Knoxville, TN Clear · 881,257 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredTank
9OMOzark Motor Lines IncUSDOT 96606 · MC-119837Memphis, TN Clear · 88749 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
10TTTitan Transfer IncUSDOT 845505 · MC-370584Shelbyville, TN Clear · 88579 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
11BGBig G Express IncUSDOT 580685 · MC-282266Shelbyville, TN Clear · 88593 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
12DHDanny Herman Trucking IncUSDOT 50467 · MC-142368Mountain City, TN Clear · 88506 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
13AGAll Good Trucking LLCUSDOT 3641869 · MC-1251791Jackson, TN Review · 7535 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
14ATAutozone Texas LLC dba AutozoneUSDOT 288323 · MC-364300Memphis, TN Clear · 88496 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
15SESouth East Carriers IncUSDOT 272134 · MC-191696Lawrenceburg, TN Review · 81204 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
16Ascend Transportation LLC logoAscend Transportation LLCUSDOT 439352 · MC-191929Jackson, TN Review · 81358 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
17J-Jit - Ex LLC dba Jit-exUSDOT 974027 · MC-415618Memphis, TN Review · 81268 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
18OTOrgill Transportation Company LLCUSDOT 86820 · MC-198163Collierville, TN Clear · 88405 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
19TCTCW IncUSDOT 36777 · MC-140539Nashville, TN Clear · 88320 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
20MTMax Trans LLCUSDOT 1188508 · MC-474090Humboldt, TN Review · 74339 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
21TSTennessee Steel Haulers LLC dba TSHUSDOT 159317 · MC-143621Nashville, TN Review · 81526 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredFlatbed
22JNJ Express Inc logoJNJ Express IncUSDOT 655796 · MC-308216Memphis, TN Clear · 88389 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
23HTHighway Transport Chemical LLC dba Highway TransportUSDOT 41216 · MC-111302Knoxville, TN Clear · 88407 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredTank
24MFMckee Foods Transportation LLCUSDOT 1025678 · MC-429605Collegedale, TN Clear · 88352 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
25RFRudolph Freight Systems IncUSDOT 468962 · MC-248505South Fulton, TN Review · 81125 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
26PTPemberton Truck Lines IncUSDOT 234913 · MC-163374Knoxville, TN Review · 81139 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
27CMH Transport Inc logoCMH Transport IncUSDOT 594023 · MC-291024Maryville, TN Clear · 88411 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredFlatbed
28MEMax Express IncUSDOT 2302632 · MC-786115Nashville, TN Review · 8153 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
29SSSouthern Specialty Freight LLC dba Southern SpecialtyUSDOT 3306210 · MC-1049407Dickson, TN Clear · 8667 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredFlatbed
30ACAog Carrier LLCUSDOT 3081697 · MC-67649Nashville, TN Clear · 9332 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
31EEEmpire Express IncUSDOT 253615 · MC-179963Memphis, TN Review · 81140 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
32NBNo Boundaries Transport LLC dba NBTUSDOT 3713229 · MC-1304035Readyville, TN Clear · 93150 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredCar hauler
33MCMccormicks LLCUSDOT 2501201 · MC-5042Murfreesboro, TN Review · 81202 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
34TLTLD Logistics Services IncUSDOT 1820774 · MC-658802Knoxville, TN Review · 81495 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
35MDMorristown Driver's Service Inc dba MDSUSDOT 252487 · MC-177575Morristown, TN Review · 81234 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
36DTDKL Transportation LLCUSDOT 260850 · MC-184333Brentwood, TN Clear · 88142 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredTank
37GLGlobe Logistics Inc dba Globe LogisticsUSDOT 1835635 · MC-665442Calhoun, TN Clear · 94155 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
38LLLa-z-boy Logistics Inc dba LliUSDOT 722979 · MC-331589New Tazewell, TN Clear · 88212 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
39LCLoudon County Trucking LLCUSDOT 627698 · MC-300002Loudon, TN Review · 74222 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredFlatbed
40RSRoane Specialized Services LLCUSDOT 1154126 · MC-464244Rockwood, TN Clear · 86176 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredFlatbed
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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.