Leighton Transport Expanded Fleet Size Through 2025
The trucking firm grew its capacity to 28 units by investing over $1 million in equipment.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Trucks
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Leighton Transport scaled its fleet from 16 to 25 trucks between 2022 and 2025, reaching a current total of 28 vehicles. This growth was supported by a strategic partnership with the 185-truck fleet Arlo G. Lott Trucking.
Why it matters
The company increased its equipment investment to gain capacity for larger dedicated contracts. Market analysts expect ongoing pressure on flatbed capacity to drive up future contracted freight rates.
Leighton Transport now operates 28 trucks, comprising 15 company drivers and 13 owner-operators. The company invested more than $1 million in new equipment, including 53-foot maxi flatbed trailers, during recent years.
The players
Leighton Transport
A trucking company operating a fleet of 28 units that utilizes 53-foot maxi flatbed trailers for regional freight.
Arlo G. Lott Trucking
A 185-truck logistics firm that maintains a partnership with Leighton Transport to share resources.
Andy Lott
A co-owner who maintains 50-50 ownership of Leighton Transport.
Michelle Miller
A co-owner who maintains 50-50 ownership of Leighton Transport.
The details
Leighton Transport manages its logistics by directing fuel purchases toward lower-cost states using the Relay app. Internal billing practices are used to keep receivables within net-30 terms, and the company maintains a truck trade cycle of four to five years to keep the fleet modern. The firm's business model leans heavily on spot freight, which accounts for 70% of its current load balance.
Timeline
The fleet grew from 16 to 25 trucks between 2022 and 2025.
Over $1 million was invested in equipment during recent years.
The Home Front
Trucking fleets are scaling equipment to secure stable contract freight in a volatile market. This shift follows broader industry patterns of capacity management designed to navigate tightening availability for heavy-haul flatbed transportation.
Consumers should expect that supply chain costs for large household goods shipped via flatbed may remain sensitive to these contract rate shifts. Keep an eye on regional shipping timelines for bulky items as market capacity pressure continues to fluctuate across the Pacific Northwest.
The takeaway
Large fleet investments signal a move toward more dedicated freight contracts to stabilize revenue. Business owners should track the four-to-five-year vehicle trade cycle as a benchmark for managing capital equipment costs.
Further reading
Learn more about the evolving landscape of Trucks and how equipment upgrades influence industry capacity.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Commercial Carrier Journal.
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