Trucking Companies in Montgomery, AL
Montgomery, AL has 386 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Alabama's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
386 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Montgomery, AL.
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 status. View methodology
About the Montgomery, AL freight market
Montgomery, AL is home to 386 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 386 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Montgomery carriers is 4.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Montgomery carrier population contributes to Alabama's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Montgomery shows 630 single-truck operators (163.2% of all carriers) alongside 4 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 1,021 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 38 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 188 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Montgomery carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 386 Montgomery carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Montgomery, AL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 386 total carriers.
Dixie Electric Company INC has operated for 19 yr 11 mo with 225 power units and 225 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hodges Logistics LLC has operated for 16 yr 1 mo with 126 power units and 134 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
International Drilling & Sawing INC has operated for 28 yr 7 mo with 66 power units and 54 drivers under Carrier authority.
Montgomery Air Freight INC has operated for 25 yr 6 mo with 64 power units and 73 drivers under Common authority.
Sabel Steel Service INC has operated for 52 yr with 54 power units and 48 drivers under Carrier authority.
Eagle Motor Freight INC has operated for 33 yr 3 mo with 41 power units and 27 drivers under Contract authority.
Waste Recycling INC has operated for 34 yr 10 mo with 35 power units and 30 drivers under Contract authority.
Capital Motor Lines INC has operated for 52 yr with 35 power units and 46 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
J & K Materials And Trucking INC has operated for 19 yr 6 mo with 35 power units and 35 drivers under Common authority.
Dixie Electric Cooperative has operated for 20 yr 1 mo with 31 power units and 40 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Montgomery carriers — complete directory
386 carriers total. Page 1 of 16. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dixie Electric Company INC Montgomery, AL | - | 1516357 | 225 | 19 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Hodges Logistics LLC Montgomery, AL | MC776204 | 2026491 | 126 | 16 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | International Drilling & Sawing INC Montgomery, AL | - | 713108 | 66 | 28 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Montgomery Air Freight INC Montgomery, AL | MC115930 | 915583 | 64 | 25 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Sabel Steel Service INC Montgomery, AL | - | 41934 | 54 | 52 yr | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Eagle Motor Freight INC Montgomery, AL | MC254835 | 515881 | 41 | 33 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Waste Recycling INC Montgomery, AL | MC696351 | 453432 | 35 | 34 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Capital Motor Lines INC Montgomery, AL | MC2908 | 105849 | 35 | 52 yr | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | J & K Materials And Trucking INC Montgomery, AL | MC638109 | 1581711 | 35 | 19 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Dixie Electric Cooperative Montgomery, AL | - | 1488861 | 31 | 20 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Top Tier Transport LLC Montgomery, AL | MC1694613 | 4338095 | 29 | 1 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Ozark Safety Services LLC Montgomery, AL | - | 2065328 | 24 | 15 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | All Makes Truck Repair INC Montgomery, AL | MC39955 | 3032136 | 19 | 8 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Ball Strategic Group LLC Montgomery, AL | MC1801312 | 4539682 | 19 | 3 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | N G Whatley Trucking LLC Montgomery, AL | MC118595 | 3171312 | 19 | 7 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Fastening Solutions INC Montgomery, AL | - | 400454 | 18 | 35 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Quantum Logistics L L C Montgomery, AL | MC298801 | 257176 | 13 | 41 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | American Sweeping INC Montgomery, AL | - | 811285 | 13 | 27 yr | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Loftin Bros Transportation Co INC Montgomery, AL | MC252279 | 566618 | 12 | 31 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Stone Equipment Company INC Montgomery, AL | - | 2490522 | 11 | 12 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | V-C Trucking LLC Montgomery, AL | MC618705 | 1683904 | 11 | 18 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Heart Of Alabama Food Bank Montgomery, AL | - | 4277041 | 10 | 1 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Capital Tractor INC Montgomery, AL | - | 1309054 | 10 | 21 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Bowen Operations INC Montgomery, AL | MC1782606 | 1547293 | 10 | 19 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Robert F Henry Tile Company INC Montgomery, AL | - | 469359 | 10 | 34 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Montgomery trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Montgomery, Alabama?
Montgomery, AL has 386 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 386 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Montgomery?
The average fleet size among Montgomery carriers is 4.2 power units. Approximately 630 carriers operate a single truck, while 4 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Montgomery carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Montgomery-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Montgomery trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Montgomery?
Montgomery's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 386 Montgomery carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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