Trucking Companies in Maryland
4,734 registered carriers · 88,205 trucks · 79,368 drivers
With 79,368 commercial drivers and a fleet of 88,205 trucks, Maryland is home to 4,734 FMCSA-registered carriers — 1.9% of the national total. The state moves approximately 412 million tons of freight by truck annually. Major operations are concentrated in BALTIMORE (510 carriers) and FREDERICK (127).
4,734
Carriers
88,205
Trucks
79,368
Drivers
$53,780
Avg Trucker Salary
412M
Freight Tons/Year
76.8
Carriers per 100K
3.1%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Maryland
BALTIMORE
510 carriers
FREDERICK
127 carriers
GAITHERSBURG
98 carriers
LAUREL
97 carriers
HAGERSTOWN
93 carriers
JESSUP
89 carriers
SILVER SPRING
82 carriers
UPPER MARLBORO
81 carriers
BELTSVILLE
76 carriers
HYATTSVILLE
73 carriers
WESTMINSTER
72 carriers
ROCKVILLE
69 carriers
SALISBURY
65 carriers
GLEN BURNIE
63 carriers
WALDORF
54 carriers
PASADENA
54 carriers
ANNAPOLIS
51 carriers
OWINGS MILLS
51 carriers
ELKRIDGE
49 carriers
CLINTON
48 carriers
Largest Carriers in Maryland
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Maryland?
There are 4,734 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Maryland, operating a combined fleet of 88,205 commercial vehicles with 79,368 drivers. This makes Maryland the 18th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Maryland?
The largest trucking company in Maryland by fleet size is COWAN SYSTEMS LLC, based in BALTIMORE, with 1,882 power units and 1,882 drivers.
Which city in Maryland has the most trucking companies?
BALTIMORE has the most trucking companies in Maryland with 510 registered carriers, representing 10.8% of the state total. FREDERICK is second with 127 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Maryland?
You can verify any Maryland 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 Maryland?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Maryland operates 18.6 power units, which is below the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Maryland?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Maryland earn an average of $53,780 per year, according to BLS data. This is above the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Maryland?
Maryland handles approximately 412 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