Trucking Companies in Kentucky
4,149 registered carriers · 75,645 trucks · 108,949 drivers
With 108,949 commercial drivers and a fleet of 75,645 trucks, Kentucky is home to 4,149 FMCSA-registered carriers — 1.7% of the national total. The state moves approximately 612 million tons of freight by truck annually. Major operations are concentrated in LOUISVILLE (532 carriers) and LEXINGTON (268).
4,149
Carriers
75,645
Trucks
108,949
Drivers
$49,600
Avg Trucker Salary
612M
Freight Tons/Year
92.1
Carriers per 100K
3.8%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE
532 carriers
LEXINGTON
268 carriers
BOWLING GREEN
156 carriers
OWENSBORO
109 carriers
PADUCAH
77 carriers
NICHOLASVILLE
70 carriers
LONDON
65 carriers
BARDSTOWN
59 carriers
HOPKINSVILLE
57 carriers
ELIZABETHTOWN
54 carriers
SOMERSET
52 carriers
RICHMOND
51 carriers
FLORENCE
48 carriers
HENDERSON
42 carriers
SHELBYVILLE
41 carriers
GLASGOW
40 carriers
WINCHESTER
39 carriers
MADISONVILLE
38 carriers
PIKEVILLE
36 carriers
HAZARD
36 carriers
Largest Carriers in Kentucky
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Kentucky?
There are 4,149 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Kentucky, operating a combined fleet of 75,645 commercial vehicles with 108,949 drivers. This makes Kentucky the 20th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Kentucky?
The largest trucking company in Kentucky by fleet size is VICTOR BROCK, based in OWENTON, with 4,000 power units and 200 drivers.
Which city in Kentucky has the most trucking companies?
LOUISVILLE has the most trucking companies in Kentucky with 532 registered carriers, representing 12.8% of the state total. LEXINGTON is second with 268 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Kentucky?
You can verify any Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Kentucky operates 18.2 power units, which is below the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Kentucky?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Kentucky earn an average of $49,600 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Kentucky?
Kentucky handles approximately 612 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