Trucking Companies in Texas
18,137 registered carriers · 486,885 trucks · 503,245 drivers
Texas is home to 18,137 FMCSA-registered trucking companies employing 503,245 drivers across a combined fleet of 486,885 commercial vehicles. That's 62 carriers per 100,000 residents — below the national rate. The average carrier operates 26.8 power units, above the national average of 24.2. The largest carrier is ROLLING FRITO LAY SALES LP with 15,635 trucks.
18,137
Carriers
486,885
Trucks
503,245
Drivers
$49,340
Avg Trucker Salary
2,847M
Freight Tons/Year
62
Carriers per 100K
3.8%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Texas
HOUSTON
1,777 carriers
DALLAS
775 carriers
LAREDO
764 carriers
SAN ANTONIO
650 carriers
MIDLAND
527 carriers
ODESSA
510 carriers
EL PASO
461 carriers
FORT WORTH
434 carriers
AUSTIN
318 carriers
AMARILLO
199 carriers
IRVING
173 carriers
KATY
157 carriers
LUBBOCK
153 carriers
GRAND PRAIRIE
138 carriers
MISSION
134 carriers
EDINBURG
130 carriers
ARLINGTON
130 carriers
SPRING
118 carriers
CORPUS CHRISTI
115 carriers
MCALLEN
105 carriers
Largest Carriers in Texas
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Texas?
There are 18,137 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Texas, operating a combined fleet of 486,885 commercial vehicles with 503,245 drivers. This makes Texas the 2nd largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Texas?
The largest trucking company in Texas by fleet size is ROLLING FRITO LAY SALES LP, based in PLANO, with 15,635 power units and 22,491 drivers.
Which city in Texas has the most trucking companies?
HOUSTON has the most trucking companies in Texas with 1,777 registered carriers, representing 9.8% of the state total. DALLAS is second with 775 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Texas?
You can verify any Texas 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 Texas?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Texas operates 26.8 power units, which is above the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Texas?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Texas earn an average of $49,340 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Texas?
Texas handles approximately 2,847 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