Trucking Companies in California
20,886 registered carriers · 461,322 trucks · 502,421 drivers
With 502,421 commercial drivers and a fleet of 461,322 trucks, California is home to 20,886 FMCSA-registered carriers — 8.5% of the national total. The state moves approximately 1,987 million tons of freight by truck annually. Major operations are concentrated in FRESNO (772 carriers) and LOS ANGELES (704).
20,886
Carriers
461,322
Trucks
502,421
Drivers
$57,940
Avg Trucker Salary
1,987M
Freight Tons/Year
53.1
Carriers per 100K
3.6%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in California
FRESNO
772 carriers
LOS ANGELES
704 carriers
BAKERSFIELD
667 carriers
SAN DIEGO
611 carriers
SACRAMENTO
511 carriers
FONTANA
307 carriers
SAN JOSE
294 carriers
RIVERSIDE
280 carriers
STOCKTON
272 carriers
ONTARIO
217 carriers
ANAHEIM
196 carriers
MANTECA
180 carriers
CORONA
174 carriers
LONG BEACH
172 carriers
HAYWARD
171 carriers
SALINAS
165 carriers
SAN FRANCISCO
162 carriers
SAN BERNARDINO
154 carriers
GARDENA
144 carriers
OAKLAND
143 carriers
Largest Carriers in California
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in California?
There are 20,886 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in California, operating a combined fleet of 461,322 commercial vehicles with 502,421 drivers. This makes California the 1st largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in California?
The largest trucking company in California by fleet size is PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, based in DAVIS, with 4,895 power units and 18,033 drivers.
Which city in California has the most trucking companies?
FRESNO has the most trucking companies in California with 772 registered carriers, representing 3.7% of the state total. LOS ANGELES is second with 704 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in California?
You can verify any California 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 California?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in California operates 22.1 power units, which is below the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in California?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in California earn an average of $57,940 per year, according to BLS data. This is above the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through California?
California handles approximately 1,987 million tons of freight by truck annually, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This ranks the state among the top freight corridors in the nation.
Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System