Trucking Companies in West Virginia
1,330 registered carriers · 21,406 trucks · 19,721 drivers
West Virginia is home to 1,330 FMCSA-registered trucking companies employing 19,721 drivers across a combined fleet of 21,406 commercial vehicles. That's 74.2 carriers per 100,000 residents — near the national rate. The average carrier operates 16.1 power units, below the national average of 24.9. The largest carrier is WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS with 1,238 trucks.
1,330
Carriers
21,406
Trucks
19,721
Drivers
$46,790
Avg Trucker Salary
298M
Freight Tons/Year
74.2
Carriers per 100K
4.1%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in West Virginia
MORGANTOWN
66 carriers
CHARLESTON
62 carriers
HUNTINGTON
40 carriers
BECKLEY
34 carriers
PARKERSBURG
33 carriers
CLARKSBURG
29 carriers
BRIDGEPORT
27 carriers
WHEELING
25 carriers
MARTINSBURG
25 carriers
FAIRMONT
24 carriers
BUCKHANNON
24 carriers
PRINCETON
21 carriers
SUMMERSVILLE
20 carriers
BLUEFIELD
18 carriers
ELKINS
18 carriers
WEIRTON
15 carriers
SPENCER
15 carriers
PETERSBURG
14 carriers
NITRO
13 carriers
KEARNEYSVILLE
13 carriers
Largest Carriers in West Virginia
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 West Virginia?
There are 1,330 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in West Virginia, operating a combined fleet of 21,406 commercial vehicles with 19,721 drivers. This makes West Virginia the 40th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in West Virginia?
The largest trucking company in West Virginia by fleet size is WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, based in CHARLESTON, with 1,238 power units and 2,852 drivers.
Which city in West Virginia has the most trucking companies?
MORGANTOWN has the most trucking companies in West Virginia with 66 registered carriers, representing 5.0% of the state total. CHARLESTON is second with 62 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in West Virginia?
You can find a West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in West Virginia operates 16.1 power units, which is below the national average of 24.9 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in West Virginia?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in West Virginia earn an average of $46,790 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through West Virginia?
West Virginia handles approximately 298 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