Trucking Companies in Maine
1,723 registered carriers · 25,462 trucks · 21,891 drivers
With a population of 1,366,949, Maine has 1,723 FMCSA-registered carriers — 3.6% of the state's workforce is employed in transportation and warehousing. The state handles approximately 234 million tons of truck freight per year. Truck drivers in Maine earn an average salary of $50,580/year.
1,723
Carriers
25,462
Trucks
21,891
Drivers
$50,580
Avg Trucker Salary
234M
Freight Tons/Year
126
Carriers per 100K
3.6%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Maine
PORTLAND
57 carriers
SCARBOROUGH
34 carriers
CARIBOU
33 carriers
GORHAM
31 carriers
PRESQUE ISLE
30 carriers
HERMON
28 carriers
AUBURN
28 carriers
BANGOR
28 carriers
WESTBROOK
25 carriers
LEWISTON
25 carriers
BIDDEFORD
21 carriers
AUGUSTA
19 carriers
TURNER
19 carriers
SACO
18 carriers
ELLSWORTH
17 carriers
SOUTH PORTLAND
15 carriers
HOULTON
15 carriers
SANFORD
14 carriers
SKOWHEGAN
13 carriers
WELLS
12 carriers
Largest Carriers in Maine
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Maine?
There are 1,723 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Maine, operating a combined fleet of 25,462 commercial vehicles with 21,891 drivers. This makes Maine the 34th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Maine?
The largest trucking company in Maine by fleet size is DEAD RIVER COMPANY LLC, based in SOUTH PORTLAND, with 1,209 power units and 835 drivers.
Which city in Maine has the most trucking companies?
PORTLAND has the most trucking companies in Maine with 57 registered carriers, representing 3.3% of the state total. SCARBOROUGH is second with 34 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Maine?
You can verify any Maine 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 Maine?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Maine operates 14.8 power units, which is below the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Maine?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Maine earn an average of $50,580 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Maine?
Maine handles approximately 234 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