Trucking Companies in Alabama
Alabama has 9,912 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 9,912 hold current operating authority. The Alabama carrier population spans regional and long-haul operators serving industrial, agricultural, and distribution demand across the state.
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
9,912 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across Alabama.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement. View methodology
Top cities for trucking in Alabama
Alabama's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the Alabama freight market
Alabama ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 9,912 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 9,912 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 9.2 power units, with 18,415 single-truck owner-operators comprising 185.8% of the carrier population. Birmingham leads with 1,549 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among Alabama's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in Alabama includes 123 operators running 101+ power units alongside 18,415 single-truck operations. The fleet spans general freight, specialized, and intermodal operations. New market entries remain steady: 984 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 6,861 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 29 active risk indicators across Alabama carriers (0.29% of the registered population), detected through pattern analysis of authority cycling, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions" — a practice that puts shippers at risk. Additionally, 29 Alabama carriers have prior authority revocations on record. Shippers should verify carrier authority status, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender using the FMCSA SAFER System or Truck Graph's instant verification tools.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Top carriers in Alabama
Largest Alabama carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Awesome Moving Services has operated for 1.3y with 10014 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Aaa Cooper Transportation has operated for 52.0y with 4630 power units and 4977 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Alabama Power Company has operated for 40.8y with 3018 power units and 1968 drivers under Carrier authority.
P&S Transportation LLC has operated for 22.1y with 2300 power units and 2300 drivers under Common + Contract authority. Prior authority revocation on record.
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United INC has operated for 41.7y with 2266 power units and 2829 drivers under Carrier authority.
Atlas Global Logistic LLC has operated for 0.7y with 1442 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bonnie Plants LLC has operated for 4.4y with 1090 power units and 452 drivers under Common authority.
Blair Logistics LLC has operated for 16.7y with 951 power units and 851 drivers under Common authority.
Ready Mix Usa LLC has operated for 29.5y with 940 power units and 712 drivers under Common authority.
Re Garrison Trucking INC has operated for 52.0y with 862 power units and 863 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
All carriers in Alabama
9,912 carriers total. Page 1 of 397. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Awesome Moving Services Tuscaloosa, AL | MC1704689 | 4357625 | 10014 | 1.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Aaa Cooper Transportation Dothan, AL | MC55889 | 92261 | 4630 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Alabama Power Company Birmingham, AL | - | 263096 | 3018 | 40.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | P&S Transportation LLC Ensley, ALPrior revoke | MC488790 | 1243338 | 2300 | 22.1y | Dry van | 90 | Active |
| 05 | Coca-Cola Bottling Company United INC Birmingham, AL | - | 251147 | 2266 | 41.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Atlas Global Logistic LLC Huntsville, AL | MC1760468 | 4463255 | 1442 | 0.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Bonnie Plants LLC Opelika, AL | MC1356402 | 3785108 | 1090 | 4.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Blair Logistics LLC Ensley, AL | MC691813 | 1941086 | 951 | 16.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Ready Mix Usa LLC Birmingham, AL | MC582468 | 669746 | 940 | 29.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Re Garrison Trucking INC Vinemont, AL | MC144168 | 95610 | 862 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Altec Industries INC Birmingham, AL | - | 121373 | 649 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Greenpoint Ag Holdings LLC Decatur, AL | MC1466004 | 3643913 | 629 | 5.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Wiley Sanders Truck Lines INC Troy, AL | MC138882 | 122275 | 609 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Dmt Trucking LLC Birmingham, AL | MC354511 | 795982 | 581 | 27.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Mcelroy Truck Lines INC Cuba, AL | MC142680 | 271424 | 568 | 40.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Enterprise Leasing Company South Central LLC Birmingham, AL | - | 1483002 | 554 | 20.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Gfl Solid Waste Southeast LLC Tallassee, AL | - | 3476993 | 534 | 5.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Thompson Tractor Co INC Birmingham, AL | - | 385665 | 475 | 36.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Landscape Workshop LLC Birmingham, AL | - | 1291636 | 442 | 21.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Wti Transport LLC Tuscaloosa, AL | MC220995 | 389263 | 441 | 36.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | J & M Tank Lines INC Birmingham, AL | MC148903 | 184405 | 438 | 0.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Mccurry Van & Car Rental Athens, AL | - | 4039273 | 422 | 3.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Southeast Logistics & Transport LLC Tuscaloosa, AL | MC342627 | 759891 | 404 | 27.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Action Resources LLC Birmingham, AL | MC316888 | 680185 | 400 | 29.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Shelton Trucking LLC Birmingham, AL | MC981185 | 2911927 | 384 | 9.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Alabama trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Alabama?
Alabama has 9,912 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 9,912 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in Alabama has the most trucking companies?
Birmingham leads with 1,549 carriers, followed by Mobile (1,120) and Montgomery (1,073).
What is the average fleet size in Alabama?
The average fleet size among Alabama carriers is 9.2 power units. The majority are single-truck owner-operators, consistent with the national pattern where 91% of carriers operate fewer than 6 power units.
How many Alabama carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 29 active risk indicators among Alabama carriers, representing 0.29% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in Alabama?
Use Truck Graph's carrier directory to search by city, fleet size, or equipment type. Verify any carrier's authority status, insurance, and safety record using our DOT Lookup tool or the FMCSA SAFER System at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
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