Trucking Companies in Pennsylvania
11,795 registered carriers · 308,452 trucks · 305,539 drivers
With a population of 12,989,208, Pennsylvania has 11,795 FMCSA-registered carriers — 3.2% of the state's workforce is employed in transportation and warehousing. The state handles approximately 1,276 million tons of truck freight per year. Truck drivers in Pennsylvania earn an average salary of $52,170/year.
11,795
Carriers
308,452
Trucks
305,539
Drivers
$52,170
Avg Trucker Salary
1,276M
Freight Tons/Year
90.8
Carriers per 100K
3.2%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA
587 carriers
PITTSBURGH
386 carriers
HARRISBURG
164 carriers
YORK
151 carriers
ALLENTOWN
133 carriers
LANCASTER
123 carriers
ERIE
110 carriers
READING
96 carriers
WEST CHESTER
94 carriers
BENSALEM
86 carriers
MECHANICSBURG
84 carriers
BETHLEHEM
84 carriers
EASTON
81 carriers
EPHRATA
70 carriers
CHAMBERSBURG
69 carriers
ALTOONA
62 carriers
LEVITTOWN
60 carriers
LITITZ
60 carriers
LEBANON
59 carriers
CANONSBURG
58 carriers
Largest Carriers in Pennsylvania
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Pennsylvania?
There are 11,795 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Pennsylvania, operating a combined fleet of 308,452 commercial vehicles with 305,539 drivers. This makes Pennsylvania the 4th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Pennsylvania?
The largest trucking company in Pennsylvania by fleet size is DEVAN STORTZ TOOLS LLC, based in PINE GROVE, with 19,000 power units and 19,000 drivers.
Which city in Pennsylvania has the most trucking companies?
PHILADELPHIA has the most trucking companies in Pennsylvania with 587 registered carriers, representing 5.0% of the state total. PITTSBURGH is second with 386 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Pennsylvania?
You can verify any Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Pennsylvania operates 26.2 power units, which is above the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Pennsylvania?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Pennsylvania earn an average of $52,170 per year, according to BLS data. This is above the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania handles approximately 1,276 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