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
16,213
Active Companies
1.19% of U.S. Total
789
Active MC Numbers
Companies with active MC docket numbers
145,721
Active Power Units
Total reported power units in KY
72,476
Active Drivers
Total reported drivers in KY
Weekly
Data Updated
Most recent: September 9, 2026
Active Trucking Companies by County
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Top 10 Counties
| # | County | Active Companies | % of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson | 2,992 | 18.45% |
| 2 | Fayette | 729 | 4.50% |
| 3 | Warren | 630 | 3.89% |
| 4 | Boone | 398 | 2.45% |
| 5 | Hardin | 313 | 1.93% |
| 6 | Pike | 298 | 1.84% |
| 7 | Pulaski | 291 | 1.79% |
| 8 | Madison | 281 | 1.73% |
| 9 | Laurel | 280 | 1.73% |
| 10 | Daviess | 262 | 1.62% |
Top 10 Cities by Active Companies
| # | City | Active Companies | % of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville | 2,861 | 17.65% |
| 2 | Lexington | 728 | 4.49% |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 549 | 3.39% |
| 4 | London | 217 | 1.34% |
| 5 | Nicholasville | 203 | 1.25% |
| 6 | Richmond | 194 | 1.20% |
| 7 | Owensboro | 186 | 1.15% |
| 8 | Somerset | 165 | 1.02% |
| 9 | Florence | 164 | 1.01% |
| 10 | Shepherdsville | 163 | 1.01% |
Company Size Distribution
16,213
Total
Companies
Companies
1 Power Unit
9,056
61.07%
2–5 Power Units
4,475
30.18%
6–20 Power Units
990
6.68%
21–100 Power Units
273
1.84%
101+ Power Units
34
0.23%
Company size is based on total number of power units.