Active Trucking
Companies in Kentucky
Comprehensive statistics on active trucking companies based in Kentucky. Data is sourced from the FMCSA and updated weekly.
Data updated weekly from FMCSA
16,177
Active Companies
1.19% of U.S. Total
1,525
Active MC Numbers
Companies with active MC docket numbers
145,535
Active Power Units
Total reported power units in KY
71,932
Active Drivers
Total reported drivers in KY
Weekly
Data Updated
Most recent: August 26, 2026
Active Trucking Companies by County
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Top 10 Counties
| # | County | Active Companies | % of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson | 2,979 | 18.42% |
| 2 | Fayette | 725 | 4.48% |
| 3 | Warren | 631 | 3.90% |
| 4 | Boone | 397 | 2.45% |
| 5 | Hardin | 313 | 1.93% |
| 6 | Pike | 298 | 1.84% |
| 7 | Pulaski | 292 | 1.81% |
| 8 | Laurel | 281 | 1.74% |
| 9 | Madison | 281 | 1.74% |
| 10 | Daviess | 260 | 1.61% |
Top 10 Cities by Active Companies
| # | City | Active Companies | % of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville | 2,849 | 17.61% |
| 2 | Lexington | 724 | 4.48% |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 550 | 3.40% |
| 4 | London | 218 | 1.35% |
| 5 | Nicholasville | 201 | 1.24% |
| 6 | Richmond | 194 | 1.20% |
| 7 | Owensboro | 186 | 1.15% |
| 8 | Somerset | 166 | 1.03% |
| 9 | Florence | 166 | 1.03% |
| 10 | Shepherdsville | 160 | 0.99% |
Company Size Distribution
16,177
Total
Companies
Companies
1 Power Unit
9,038
61.10%
2–5 Power Units
4,460
30.15%
6–20 Power Units
987
6.67%
21–100 Power Units
274
1.85%
101+ Power Units
33
0.22%
Company size is based on total number of power units.