Trucking Companies in Wisconsin
7,608 registered carriers · 172,137 trucks · 163,693 drivers
Wisconsin is home to 7,608 FMCSA-registered trucking companies employing 163,693 drivers across a combined fleet of 172,137 commercial vehicles. That's 129.3 carriers per 100,000 residents — well above the national rate. The average carrier operates 22.6 power units, below the national average of 24.2. The largest carrier is SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC with 9,866 trucks.
7,608
Carriers
172,137
Trucks
163,693
Drivers
$51,870
Avg Trucker Salary
743M
Freight Tons/Year
129.3
Carriers per 100K
3.3%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE
351 carriers
GREEN BAY
236 carriers
MADISON
182 carriers
WAUKESHA
135 carriers
APPLETON
121 carriers
JANESVILLE
91 carriers
EAU CLAIRE
86 carriers
KENOSHA
84 carriers
FOND DU LAC
80 carriers
NEW BERLIN
76 carriers
OSHKOSH
72 carriers
KAUKAUNA
64 carriers
DE PERE
60 carriers
CHIPPEWA FALLS
60 carriers
WAUSAU
58 carriers
MENOMONEE FALLS
57 carriers
SHEBOYGAN
56 carriers
MARSHFIELD
55 carriers
MANITOWOC
54 carriers
STEVENS POINT
54 carriers
Largest Carriers in Wisconsin
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Wisconsin?
There are 7,608 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Wisconsin, operating a combined fleet of 172,137 commercial vehicles with 163,693 drivers. This makes Wisconsin the 11th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Wisconsin?
The largest trucking company in Wisconsin by fleet size is SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC, based in GREEN BAY, with 9,866 power units and 11,335 drivers.
Which city in Wisconsin has the most trucking companies?
MILWAUKEE has the most trucking companies in Wisconsin with 351 registered carriers, representing 4.6% of the state total. GREEN BAY is second with 236 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Wisconsin?
You can verify any Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Wisconsin operates 22.6 power units, which is below the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Wisconsin?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Wisconsin earn an average of $51,870 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Wisconsin?
Wisconsin handles approximately 743 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