Trucking Companies in Mississippi
1,472 registered carriers · 41,041 trucks · 38,537 drivers
Mississippi is home to 1,472 FMCSA-registered trucking companies employing 38,537 drivers across a combined fleet of 41,041 commercial vehicles. That's 49.7 carriers per 100,000 residents — below the national rate. The average carrier operates 27.9 power units, above the national average of 24.9. The largest carrier is SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC with 2,217 trucks.
1,472
Carriers
41,041
Trucks
38,537
Drivers
$44,340
Avg Trucker Salary
456M
Freight Tons/Year
49.7
Carriers per 100K
4%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Mississippi
JACKSON
57 carriers
GULFPORT
44 carriers
HATTIESBURG
41 carriers
MERIDIAN
39 carriers
LAUREL
35 carriers
TUPELO
34 carriers
COLUMBUS
28 carriers
NATCHEZ
27 carriers
OLIVE BRANCH
27 carriers
COLUMBIA
25 carriers
BROOKHAVEN
25 carriers
RICHLAND
22 carriers
CORINTH
21 carriers
BILOXI
21 carriers
PEARL
19 carriers
FLOWOOD
18 carriers
BYHALIA
18 carriers
PHILADELPHIA
17 carriers
GREENVILLE
17 carriers
PICAYUNE
15 carriers
Largest Carriers in Mississippi
Active records with recent MCS-150 reports; larger fleets require supporting inspection, crash, safety-rating, or insurer data in the snapshot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Mississippi?
There are 1,472 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Mississippi, operating a combined fleet of 41,041 commercial vehicles with 38,537 drivers. This makes Mississippi the 37th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Mississippi?
The largest trucking company in Mississippi by fleet size is SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC, based in COLUMBIA, with 2,217 power units and 2,622 drivers.
Which city in Mississippi has the most trucking companies?
JACKSON has the most trucking companies in Mississippi with 57 registered carriers, representing 3.9% of the state total. GULFPORT is second with 44 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Mississippi?
You can find a Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Mississippi operates 27.9 power units, which is above the national average of 24.9 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Mississippi?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Mississippi earn an average of $44,340 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Mississippi?
Mississippi handles approximately 456 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