Trucking Companies in Missouri
4,216 registered carriers · 148,996 trucks · 149,438 drivers
Missouri ranks 19th among all U.S. states with 4,216 registered motor carriers operating 148,996 commercial vehicles. The state accounts for 1.7% of all FMCSA-registered carriers nationwide. KANSAS CITY leads with 360 companies (8.5% of the state total), followed by SAINT LOUIS (216). Heavy truck drivers in Missouri earn an average of $51,860 per year, below the national average of $51,894.
4,216
Carriers
148,996
Trucks
149,438
Drivers
$51,860
Avg Trucker Salary
712M
Freight Tons/Year
68.5
Carriers per 100K
3.5%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Missouri
KANSAS CITY
360 carriers
SAINT LOUIS
216 carriers
ST LOUIS
213 carriers
SPRINGFIELD
152 carriers
COLUMBIA
55 carriers
INDEPENDENCE
54 carriers
JOPLIN
53 carriers
SEDALIA
47 carriers
JEFFERSON CITY
46 carriers
FENTON
44 carriers
SAINT JOSEPH
44 carriers
GRANDVIEW
43 carriers
LEES SUMMIT
43 carriers
HAZELWOOD
41 carriers
CAPE GIRARDEAU
39 carriers
ARNOLD
34 carriers
POPLAR BLUFF
34 carriers
BLUE SPRINGS
33 carriers
WENTZVILLE
32 carriers
BRIDGETON
29 carriers
Largest Carriers in Missouri
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Missouri?
There are 4,216 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Missouri, operating a combined fleet of 148,996 commercial vehicles with 149,438 drivers. This makes Missouri the 19th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Missouri?
The largest trucking company in Missouri by fleet size is AT&T SERVICES INC, based in SAINT LOUIS, with 18,627 power units and 17,000 drivers.
Which city in Missouri has the most trucking companies?
KANSAS CITY has the most trucking companies in Missouri with 360 registered carriers, representing 8.5% of the state total. SAINT LOUIS is second with 216 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Missouri?
You can verify any Missouri 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 Missouri?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Missouri operates 35.3 power units, which is above the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Missouri?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Missouri earn an average of $51,860 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Missouri?
Missouri handles approximately 712 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