Trucking Companies in Arizona
3,925 registered carriers · 120,380 trucks · 115,853 drivers
With 115,853 commercial drivers and a fleet of 120,380 trucks, Arizona is home to 3,925 FMCSA-registered carriers — 1.6% of the national total. The state moves approximately 498 million tons of freight by truck annually. Major operations are concentrated in PHOENIX (1,095 carriers) and TUCSON (351).
3,925
Carriers
120,380
Trucks
115,853
Drivers
$51,150
Avg Trucker Salary
498M
Freight Tons/Year
54.7
Carriers per 100K
3.9%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Arizona
PHOENIX
1,095 carriers
TUCSON
351 carriers
MESA
253 carriers
GLENDALE
185 carriers
TEMPE
119 carriers
CHANDLER
113 carriers
YUMA
113 carriers
SCOTTSDALE
107 carriers
GILBERT
107 carriers
PEORIA
83 carriers
FLAGSTAFF
70 carriers
NOGALES
63 carriers
BUCKEYE
60 carriers
GOODYEAR
58 carriers
CASA GRANDE
47 carriers
PRESCOTT
44 carriers
AVONDALE
40 carriers
TOLLESON
38 carriers
LAVEEN
34 carriers
SURPRISE
34 carriers
Largest Carriers in Arizona
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Arizona?
There are 3,925 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Arizona, operating a combined fleet of 120,380 commercial vehicles with 115,853 drivers. This makes Arizona the 21st largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Arizona?
The largest trucking company in Arizona by fleet size is SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC, based in PHOENIX, with 12,940 power units and 12,883 drivers.
Which city in Arizona has the most trucking companies?
PHOENIX has the most trucking companies in Arizona with 1,095 registered carriers, representing 27.9% of the state total. TUCSON is second with 351 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Arizona?
You can verify any Arizona 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 Arizona?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Arizona operates 30.7 power units, which is above the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Arizona?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Arizona earn an average of $51,150 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Arizona?
Arizona handles approximately 498 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