Trucking Companies in Montana
1,175 registered carriers · 19,431 trucks · 17,097 drivers
With 17,097 commercial drivers and a fleet of 19,431 trucks, Montana is home to 1,175 FMCSA-registered carriers — 0.5% of the national total. The state moves approximately 223 million tons of freight by truck annually. Major operations are concentrated in BILLINGS (142 carriers) and MISSOULA (76).
1,175
Carriers
19,431
Trucks
17,097
Drivers
$49,280
Avg Trucker Salary
223M
Freight Tons/Year
107.6
Carriers per 100K
4.5%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Montana
BILLINGS
142 carriers
MISSOULA
76 carriers
KALISPELL
60 carriers
BELGRADE
52 carriers
GREAT FALLS
48 carriers
BOZEMAN
45 carriers
BUTTE
40 carriers
SIDNEY
37 carriers
HELENA
32 carriers
HAVRE
22 carriers
LEWISTOWN
19 carriers
LIVINGSTON
19 carriers
COLUMBIA FALLS
17 carriers
MILES CITY
17 carriers
BAKER
15 carriers
FAIRVIEW
15 carriers
DILLON
12 carriers
HARDIN
12 carriers
GLENDIVE
11 carriers
LAUREL
11 carriers
Largest Carriers in Montana
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Montana?
There are 1,175 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Montana, operating a combined fleet of 19,431 commercial vehicles with 17,097 drivers. This makes Montana the 42nd largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Montana?
The largest trucking company in Montana by fleet size is NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION, based in BUTTE, with 841 power units and 1,186 drivers.
Which city in Montana has the most trucking companies?
BILLINGS has the most trucking companies in Montana with 142 registered carriers, representing 12.1% of the state total. MISSOULA is second with 76 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Montana?
You can verify any Montana 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 Montana?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Montana operates 16.5 power units, which is below the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Montana?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Montana earn an average of $49,280 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Montana?
Montana handles approximately 223 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