Trucking Companies in Delaware
679 registered carriers · 13,981 trucks · 12,883 drivers
Delaware is home to 679 FMCSA-registered trucking companies employing 12,883 drivers across a combined fleet of 13,981 commercial vehicles. That's 68.3 carriers per 100,000 residents — below the national rate. The average carrier operates 20.6 power units, below the national average of 24.2. The largest carrier is NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION with 697 trucks.
679
Carriers
13,981
Trucks
12,883
Drivers
$52,870
Avg Trucker Salary
176M
Freight Tons/Year
68.3
Carriers per 100K
3.5%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Delaware
WILMINGTON
108 carriers
NEW CASTLE
78 carriers
NEWARK
60 carriers
DOVER
36 carriers
BEAR
29 carriers
SEAFORD
27 carriers
MILLSBORO
23 carriers
LAUREL
22 carriers
MIDDLETOWN
22 carriers
GEORGETOWN
21 carriers
SMYRNA
21 carriers
BRIDGEVILLE
21 carriers
MILFORD
19 carriers
LEWES
19 carriers
MILTON
17 carriers
SELBYVILLE
16 carriers
GREENWOOD
14 carriers
HARRINGTON
14 carriers
DELMAR
12 carriers
CAMDEN
11 carriers
Largest Carriers in Delaware
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Delaware?
There are 679 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Delaware, operating a combined fleet of 13,981 commercial vehicles with 12,883 drivers. This makes Delaware the 48th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Delaware?
The largest trucking company in Delaware by fleet size is NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION, based in BEAR, with 697 power units and 1,534 drivers.
Which city in Delaware has the most trucking companies?
WILMINGTON has the most trucking companies in Delaware with 108 registered carriers, representing 15.9% of the state total. NEW CASTLE is second with 78 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Delaware?
You can verify any Delaware 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 Delaware?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Delaware operates 20.6 power units, which is below the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Delaware?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Delaware earn an average of $52,870 per year, according to BLS data. This is above the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Delaware?
Delaware handles approximately 176 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