Trucking Companies in New York
12,552 registered carriers · 227,080 trucks · 210,235 drivers
With 210,235 commercial drivers and a fleet of 227,080 trucks, New York is home to 12,552 FMCSA-registered carriers — 5.1% of the national total. The state moves approximately 1,023 million tons of freight by truck annually. Major operations are concentrated in BROOKLYN (658 carriers) and ROCHESTER (380).
12,552
Carriers
227,080
Trucks
210,235
Drivers
$56,340
Avg Trucker Salary
1,023M
Freight Tons/Year
62.8
Carriers per 100K
2.8%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in New York
BROOKLYN
658 carriers
ROCHESTER
380 carriers
BRONX
246 carriers
BUFFALO
204 carriers
NEW YORK
182 carriers
STATEN ISLAND
148 carriers
SYRACUSE
148 carriers
ALBANY
109 carriers
FARMINGDALE
93 carriers
POUGHKEEPSIE
89 carriers
LONG ISLAND CITY
83 carriers
JAMAICA
82 carriers
MASPETH
80 carriers
YONKERS
75 carriers
WESTBURY
73 carriers
LOCKPORT
72 carriers
BAY SHORE
71 carriers
RONKONKOMA
70 carriers
BINGHAMTON
67 carriers
FLUSHING
65 carriers
Largest Carriers in New York
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in New York?
There are 12,552 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in New York, operating a combined fleet of 227,080 commercial vehicles with 210,235 drivers. This makes New York the 3rd largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in New York?
The largest trucking company in New York by fleet size is NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION, based in PURCHASE, with 9,786 power units and 11,473 drivers.
Which city in New York has the most trucking companies?
BROOKLYN has the most trucking companies in New York with 658 registered carriers, representing 5.2% of the state total. ROCHESTER is second with 380 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in New York?
You can verify any New York 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 New York?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in New York operates 18.1 power units, which is below the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in New York?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in New York earn an average of $56,340 per year, according to BLS data. This is above the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through New York?
New York handles approximately 1,023 million tons of freight by truck annually, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This ranks the state among the top freight corridors in the nation.
Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System