Public freight intelligence for the US trucking industry
Truck Graph indexes 695,586 active US trucking companies with verified safety scores, risk screening, and authority verification — all free, all public, no login required. As of June 2026, 2,039 carriers have active risk indicators across the motor carrier population.
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Carrier density by state
Active for-hire carriers per state — darker = more carriers. Click any state to explore.
Which states have the most trucking companies?
Top 10 states by registered carrier count. 695,586 carriers across all 50 states.
Top freight markets by city
Largest US cities by carrier count.
Browse by equipment type
Find carriers by trailer and equipment specialization.
Recent out-of-service orders
103,000 OOS orders on record. Showing most recent 5.
| Carrier | DOT # | Date | Reason | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delange Enterprises INC | 1115465 | 5/19/2026 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | WA |
| Scott Murphy | 1203422 | 5/17/2026 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | WV |
| Best Energy LLC | 509165 | 5/4/2026 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | CT |
| Ruben Landaverde | 1184858 | 5/2/2026 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | TX |
| Crosstown Transportation Services INC | 284408 | 4/29/2026 | Denial of Access | NC |
Source: FMCSA out-of-service order records. View methodology
What is Truck Graph?
Truck Graph is a free, public freight intelligence platform that indexes 695,586 registered for-hire motor carriers in the United States. Every carrier profile includes verified operating authority status, insurance filings, roadside inspection history, crash records, and automated risk screening — compiled from FMCSA compliance data and updated continuously.
Truck Graph is built for shippers, brokers, freight coordinators, and safety professionals who need to verify carrier legitimacy before tendering freight. The platform identifies 2,039 active risk indicators including chameleon carrier patterns, double-brokering signals, insurance filing anomalies, and authority velocity flags. All data is public, requires no login, and is free to use.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, FMCSA SAFER System, BLS Trucking Industry Data.
Frequently asked questions about US trucking companies
How many US trucking companies are there?
Truck Graph indexes 695,586 registered for-hire motor carriers in the United States as of June 2026. Of these, 695,586 hold active FMCSA operating authority. This includes carriers of all sizes, from single-truck owner-operators to Class I carriers with thousands of power units.
Is Truck Graph data free?
Yes. Truck Graph is a free, public carrier intelligence platform. No login, no paywall, no account required. All carrier profiles, safety data, and risk screening are publicly accessible.
How often is Truck Graph data updated?
Truck Graph updates carrier intelligence continuously. Authority status, insurance filings, and safety records are verified against FMCSA compliance data every 4 hours. Risk screening algorithms run continuously.
What is a DOT number?
A DOT number (Department of Transportation number) is a unique identifier assigned by the FMCSA to every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States. It is required for all interstate commercial vehicle operations and is used to track safety information.
How do I verify a trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's carrier directory to search by DOT number, MC number, or company name. Each profile includes authority status, insurance coverage, inspection history, and risk screening. You can also verify directly through the FMCSA SAFER System at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
Browse all US trucking companies
Navigate the full carrier directory by state, or explore carriers by equipment specialization.
Free carrier verification tools
Instantly verify any carrier's authority, insurance, and safety record.
DOT Lookup
Search any carrier by DOT number. Returns authority status, insurance, fleet size, and safety summary.
Use tool →MC Lookup
Look up operating authority by MC number. Verify active status and insurance filings.
Use tool →Risk Check
Instant safety risk assessment. OOS rates, violation history, and risk indicators in one view.
Use tool →Freight industry guides
Data-driven guides for brokers, shippers, and safety professionals — backed by FMCSA records.
How to Verify a Trucking Company
Step-by-step carrier verification using live FMCSA data. Authority, insurance, OOS rates, and risk screening.
Understanding OOS Rates
What out-of-service rates reveal about carrier safety — calculated from millions of inspection records.
New Carrier Authority Risks
What the data shows about new entrants: risk patterns, chameleon carriers, and enhanced vetting.
Texas Freight Market Data
The largest state by carrier count — fleet composition, top cities, and safety metrics from the database.
Freight Insurance Filing Data
Active filings, lapse patterns, and how to verify coverage using FMCSA records.
Freight & trucking glossary
30+ industry terms defined in plain language — from DOT numbers to chameleon carriers.
Freight intelligence & data feeds
Real-time risk screening and market monitoring.
For journalists and researchers
Truck Graph data is open and citable. For press inquiries, contact our editorial team.