Trucking Companies in Colorado
5,919 registered carriers · 123,566 trucks · 124,241 drivers
Colorado ranks 16th among all U.S. states with 5,919 registered motor carriers operating 123,566 commercial vehicles. The state accounts for 2.4% of all FMCSA-registered carriers nationwide. DENVER leads with 773 companies (13.1% of the state total), followed by COLORADO SPRINGS (392). Heavy truck drivers in Colorado earn an average of $55,850 per year, above the national average of $51,894.
5,919
Carriers
123,566
Trucks
124,241
Drivers
$55,850
Avg Trucker Salary
512M
Freight Tons/Year
102.6
Carriers per 100K
3.5%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Colorado
DENVER
773 carriers
COLORADO SPRINGS
392 carriers
AURORA
266 carriers
COMMERCE CITY
170 carriers
ENGLEWOOD
141 carriers
GREELEY
133 carriers
GRAND JUNCTION
126 carriers
LONGMONT
112 carriers
PUEBLO
108 carriers
FORT COLLINS
107 carriers
BRIGHTON
103 carriers
ARVADA
98 carriers
LITTLETON
97 carriers
LOVELAND
94 carriers
LAKEWOOD
70 carriers
COLORADO SPGS
68 carriers
GOLDEN
65 carriers
FORT LUPTON
65 carriers
CENTENNIAL
63 carriers
MONTROSE
61 carriers
Largest Carriers in Colorado
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Colorado?
There are 5,919 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Colorado, operating a combined fleet of 123,566 commercial vehicles with 124,241 drivers. This makes Colorado the 16th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Colorado?
The largest trucking company in Colorado by fleet size is NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS INC, based in LOVELAND, with 12,215 power units and 6,455 drivers.
Which city in Colorado has the most trucking companies?
DENVER has the most trucking companies in Colorado with 773 registered carriers, representing 13.1% of the state total. COLORADO SPRINGS is second with 392 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Colorado?
You can verify any Colorado 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 Colorado?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Colorado operates 20.9 power units, which is below the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Colorado?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Colorado earn an average of $55,850 per year, according to BLS data. This is above the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Colorado?
Colorado handles approximately 512 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