Trucking Companies in Rhode Island
617 registered carriers · 14,093 trucks · 13,927 drivers
With a population of 1,094,250, Rhode Island has 617 FMCSA-registered carriers — 3.8% of the state's workforce is employed in transportation and warehousing. The state handles approximately 134 million tons of truck freight per year. Truck drivers in Rhode Island earn an average salary of $55,760/year.
617
Carriers
14,093
Trucks
13,927
Drivers
$55,760
Avg Trucker Salary
134M
Freight Tons/Year
56.4
Carriers per 100K
3.8%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Rhode Island
JOHNSTON
58 carriers
CRANSTON
53 carriers
PROVIDENCE
52 carriers
WARWICK
44 carriers
SMITHFIELD
31 carriers
PAWTUCKET
27 carriers
COVENTRY
23 carriers
LINCOLN
23 carriers
CUMBERLAND
19 carriers
NORTH KINGSTOWN
18 carriers
BRISTOL
18 carriers
WEST WARWICK
17 carriers
WOONSOCKET
17 carriers
WESTERLY
15 carriers
EAST PROVIDENCE
13 carriers
EXETER
11 carriers
MIDDLETOWN
10 carriers
TIVERTON
10 carriers
NORTH SMITHFIELD
9 carriers
WAKEFIELD
9 carriers
Largest Carriers in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island?
There are 617 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Rhode Island, operating a combined fleet of 14,093 commercial vehicles with 13,927 drivers. This makes Rhode Island the 49th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Rhode Island?
The largest trucking company in Rhode Island by fleet size is UNFI TRANSPORT LLC, based in PROVIDENCE, with 2,222 power units and 2,520 drivers.
Which city in Rhode Island has the most trucking companies?
JOHNSTON has the most trucking companies in Rhode Island with 58 registered carriers, representing 9.4% of the state total. CRANSTON is second with 53 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Rhode Island?
You can find a Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Rhode Island operates 22.8 power units, which is below the national average of 24.9 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Rhode Island?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Rhode Island earn an average of $55,760 per year, according to BLS data. This is above the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Rhode Island?
Rhode Island handles approximately 134 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