Trucking Companies in District of Columbia
104 registered carriers · 5,111 trucks · 6,768 drivers
District of Columbia is home to 104 FMCSA-registered trucking companies employing 6,768 drivers across a combined fleet of 5,111 commercial vehicles. That's 15.5 carriers per 100,000 residents — below the national rate. The average carrier operates 49.1 power units, above the national average of 24.9. The largest carrier is POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY with 344 trucks.
104
Carriers
5,111
Trucks
6,768
Drivers
$55,740
Avg Trucker Salary
45M
Freight Tons/Year
15.5
Carriers per 100K
2.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in District of Columbia?
There are 104 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in District of Columbia, operating a combined fleet of 5,111 commercial vehicles with 6,768 drivers. This makes District of Columbia the 51st largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in District of Columbia?
The largest trucking company in District of Columbia by fleet size is POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, based in WASHINGTON, with 344 power units and 503 drivers.
Which city in District of Columbia has the most trucking companies?
WASHINGTON has the most trucking companies in District of Columbia with 101 registered carriers, representing 97.1% of the state total. WASHINGTON DC is second with 2 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in District of Columbia?
You can find a District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in District of Columbia operates 49.1 power units, which is above the national average of 24.9 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in District of Columbia?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in District of Columbia earn an average of $55,740 per year, according to BLS data. This is above the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through District of Columbia?
District of Columbia handles approximately 45 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