Trucking Companies in Alabama
3,776 registered carriers · 85,288 trucks · 77,546 drivers
Alabama ranks 22nd among all U.S. states with 3,776 registered motor carriers operating 85,288 commercial vehicles. The state accounts for 1.5% of all FMCSA-registered carriers nationwide. BIRMINGHAM leads with 286 companies (7.6% of the state total), followed by MOBILE (158). Heavy truck drivers in Alabama earn an average of $48,990 per year, below the national average of $51,894.
3,776
Carriers
85,288
Trucks
77,546
Drivers
$48,990
Avg Trucker Salary
632M
Freight Tons/Year
75.1
Carriers per 100K
3.9%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM
286 carriers
MOBILE
158 carriers
HUNTSVILLE
137 carriers
MONTGOMERY
125 carriers
TUSCALOOSA
81 carriers
DOTHAN
79 carriers
DECATUR
61 carriers
CULLMAN
55 carriers
BESSEMER
50 carriers
OPELIKA
43 carriers
THEODORE
42 carriers
PELHAM
41 carriers
ATHENS
39 carriers
ANDALUSIA
39 carriers
NORTHPORT
39 carriers
JASPER
38 carriers
AUBURN
37 carriers
GADSDEN
35 carriers
FLORENCE
34 carriers
PHENIX CITY
31 carriers
Largest Carriers in Alabama
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Alabama?
There are 3,776 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Alabama, operating a combined fleet of 85,288 commercial vehicles with 77,546 drivers. This makes Alabama the 22nd largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Alabama?
The largest trucking company in Alabama by fleet size is AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION, based in DOTHAN, with 4,630 power units and 4,977 drivers.
Which city in Alabama has the most trucking companies?
BIRMINGHAM has the most trucking companies in Alabama with 286 registered carriers, representing 7.6% of the state total. MOBILE is second with 158 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Alabama?
You can verify any Alabama trucking company's USDOT number using our search tool or the FMCSA SAFER database. Enter the company name, USDOT number, or MC number to view their safety rating, inspection history, insurance status, and BASICs scores.
What is the average fleet size for trucking companies in Alabama?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Alabama operates 22.6 power units, which is below the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Alabama?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Alabama earn an average of $48,990 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Alabama?
Alabama handles approximately 632 million tons of freight by truck annually, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This ranks the state among the mid-range in the nation.
Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System