Trucking Companies in Alaska
1,116 registered carriers · 18,038 trucks · 15,030 drivers
Alaska is home to 1,116 FMCSA-registered trucking companies employing 15,030 drivers across a combined fleet of 18,038 commercial vehicles. That's 151.9 carriers per 100,000 residents — well above the national rate. The average carrier operates 16.2 power units, below the national average of 24.9. The largest carrier is ROYAL HYWAY TOURS INC with 458 trucks.
1,116
Carriers
18,038
Trucks
15,030
Drivers
$56,470
Avg Trucker Salary
98M
Freight Tons/Year
151.9
Carriers per 100K
3.5%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Alaska
ANCHORAGE
406 carriers
FAIRBANKS
128 carriers
WASILLA
86 carriers
JUNEAU
56 carriers
NORTH POLE
52 carriers
KETCHIKAN
40 carriers
PALMER
37 carriers
SOLDOTNA
24 carriers
KENAI
24 carriers
HOMER
18 carriers
KODIAK
15 carriers
SITKA
14 carriers
SKAGWAY
13 carriers
CHUGIAK
10 carriers
NOME
10 carriers
HAINES
9 carriers
DELTA JUNCTION
9 carriers
SEWARD
8 carriers
ANCHOR POINT
8 carriers
VALDEZ
8 carriers
Largest Carriers in Alaska
Active records with recent MCS-150 reports; larger fleets require supporting inspection, crash, safety-rating, or insurer data in the snapshot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Alaska?
There are 1,116 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Alaska, operating a combined fleet of 18,038 commercial vehicles with 15,030 drivers. This makes Alaska the 43rd largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Alaska?
The largest trucking company in Alaska by fleet size is ROYAL HYWAY TOURS INC, based in ANCHORAGE, with 458 power units and 477 drivers.
Which city in Alaska has the most trucking companies?
ANCHORAGE has the most trucking companies in Alaska with 406 registered carriers, representing 36.4% of the state total. FAIRBANKS is second with 128 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Alaska?
You can find a Alaska carrier by company name or USDOT number here, then open the linked FMCSA SAFER record to verify its current official status.
What is the average fleet size for trucking companies in Alaska?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Alaska operates 16.2 power units, which is below the national average of 24.9 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Alaska?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Alaska earn an average of $56,470 per year, according to BLS data. This is above the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Alaska?
Alaska handles approximately 98 million tons of freight by truck annually, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This ranks the state among the smaller freight markets in the nation.
Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System