Trucking Companies in Kansas
3,437 registered carriers · 73,958 trucks · 65,808 drivers
Kansas is home to 3,437 FMCSA-registered trucking companies employing 65,808 drivers across a combined fleet of 73,958 commercial vehicles. That's 117.1 carriers per 100,000 residents — well above the national rate. The average carrier operates 21.5 power units, below the national average of 24.2. The largest carrier is DRIVERDO LLC with 7,191 trucks.
3,437
Carriers
73,958
Trucks
65,808
Drivers
$50,220
Avg Trucker Salary
434M
Freight Tons/Year
117.1
Carriers per 100K
3.5%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Kansas
WICHITA
358 carriers
KANSAS CITY
148 carriers
TOPEKA
133 carriers
OLATHE
124 carriers
OVERLAND PARK
83 carriers
GARDEN CITY
70 carriers
LENEXA
69 carriers
SALINA
62 carriers
HUTCHINSON
61 carriers
LAWRENCE
56 carriers
HAYS
55 carriers
GREAT BEND
51 carriers
MANHATTAN
49 carriers
SHAWNEE
47 carriers
DODGE CITY
43 carriers
ULYSSES
38 carriers
EMPORIA
32 carriers
PITTSBURG
31 carriers
LIBERAL
30 carriers
LEAVENWORTH
27 carriers
Largest Carriers in Kansas
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Kansas?
There are 3,437 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Kansas, operating a combined fleet of 73,958 commercial vehicles with 65,808 drivers. This makes Kansas the 26th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Kansas?
The largest trucking company in Kansas by fleet size is DRIVERDO LLC, based in OVERLAND PARK, with 7,191 power units and 1,877 drivers.
Which city in Kansas has the most trucking companies?
WICHITA has the most trucking companies in Kansas with 358 registered carriers, representing 10.4% of the state total. KANSAS CITY is second with 148 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Kansas?
You can verify any Kansas 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 Kansas?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Kansas operates 21.5 power units, which is below the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Kansas?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Kansas earn an average of $50,220 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Kansas?
Kansas handles approximately 434 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