Trucking Companies in Connecticut
2,506 registered carriers · 52,359 trucks · 48,476 drivers
Connecticut ranks 31st among all U.S. states with 2,506 registered motor carriers operating 52,359 commercial vehicles. The state accounts for 1.0% of all FMCSA-registered carriers nationwide. STAMFORD leads with 88 companies (3.5% of the state total), followed by DANBURY (75). Heavy truck drivers in Connecticut earn an average of $54,920 per year, above the national average of $51,894.
2,506
Carriers
52,359
Trucks
48,476
Drivers
$54,920
Avg Trucker Salary
367M
Freight Tons/Year
69.4
Carriers per 100K
3%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Connecticut
STAMFORD
88 carriers
DANBURY
75 carriers
BRIDGEPORT
64 carriers
NORWALK
60 carriers
WALLINGFORD
53 carriers
WATERBURY
49 carriers
HARTFORD
48 carriers
NEW HAVEN
47 carriers
NORTH HAVEN
40 carriers
NEWINGTON
38 carriers
BRISTOL
36 carriers
WEST HAVEN
35 carriers
MERIDEN
34 carriers
SOUTH WINDSOR
34 carriers
EAST HARTFORD
33 carriers
NEW BRITAIN
32 carriers
STRATFORD
32 carriers
CHESHIRE
31 carriers
PLAINVILLE
31 carriers
MANCHESTER
31 carriers
Largest Carriers in Connecticut
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 Connecticut?
There are 2,506 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Connecticut, operating a combined fleet of 52,359 commercial vehicles with 48,476 drivers. This makes Connecticut the 31st largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Connecticut?
The largest trucking company in Connecticut by fleet size is BLUETRITON BRANDS INC, based in STAMFORD, with 2,446 power units and 2,257 drivers.
Which city in Connecticut has the most trucking companies?
STAMFORD has the most trucking companies in Connecticut with 88 registered carriers, representing 3.5% of the state total. DANBURY is second with 75 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Connecticut?
You can find a Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Connecticut operates 20.9 power units, which is below the national average of 24.9 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Connecticut?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Connecticut earn an average of $54,920 per year, according to BLS data. This is above the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Connecticut?
Connecticut handles approximately 367 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