Trucking Companies in Washington
6,047 registered carriers · 124,777 trucks · 146,480 drivers
With 146,480 commercial drivers and a fleet of 124,777 trucks, Washington is home to 6,047 FMCSA-registered carriers — 2.5% of the national total. The state moves approximately 598 million tons of freight by truck annually. Major operations are concentrated in SEATTLE (339 carriers) and SPOKANE (253).
6,047
Carriers
124,777
Trucks
146,480
Drivers
$61,160
Avg Trucker Salary
598M
Freight Tons/Year
78.6
Carriers per 100K
3.4%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Washington
SEATTLE
339 carriers
SPOKANE
253 carriers
KENT
244 carriers
TACOMA
239 carriers
VANCOUVER
234 carriers
AUBURN
156 carriers
PUYALLUP
142 carriers
PASCO
136 carriers
YAKIMA
133 carriers
BELLINGHAM
97 carriers
SPOKANE VALLEY
86 carriers
RENTON
83 carriers
EVERETT
75 carriers
SNOHOMISH
74 carriers
OTHELLO
72 carriers
OLYMPIA
67 carriers
MOSES LAKE
63 carriers
WOODINVILLE
62 carriers
LYNDEN
59 carriers
WALLA WALLA
56 carriers
Largest Carriers in Washington
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Washington?
There are 6,047 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Washington, operating a combined fleet of 124,777 commercial vehicles with 146,480 drivers. This makes Washington the 15th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Washington?
The largest trucking company in Washington by fleet size is AMAZON LOGISTICS INC, based in SEATTLE, with 15,259 power units and 42,486 drivers.
Which city in Washington has the most trucking companies?
SEATTLE has the most trucking companies in Washington with 339 registered carriers, representing 5.6% of the state total. SPOKANE is second with 253 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Washington?
You can verify any Washington 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 Washington?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Washington operates 20.6 power units, which is below the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Washington?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Washington earn an average of $61,160 per year, according to BLS data. This is above the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Washington?
Washington handles approximately 598 million tons of freight by truck annually, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This ranks the state among the mid-range in the nation.
Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System