Trucking Companies in California
California has 67,278 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 67,278 hold current operating authority. The California 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
67,278 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across California.
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 California
California's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the California freight market
California ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 67,278 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 67,278 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 8.9 power units, with 176,490 single-truck owner-operators comprising 262.3% of the carrier population. Los angeles leads with 13,425 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among California's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in California includes 667 operators running 101+ power units alongside 176,490 single-truck operations. A total of 3 carriers hold hazmat endorsements, operating under the heightened safety protocols of 49 CFR Part 397. New market entries remain steady: 7,270 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 9,496 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 316 active risk indicators across California carriers (0.47% 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, 316 California 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 California
Largest California carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Raw Trucking has operated for 2.4y with 75000 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tryn LLC has operated for 1.3y with 55000 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
My-D Pins And Collectibles LLC has operated for 1.4y with 40000 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dave'S Cheap Removal LLC has operated for 4.5y with 32016 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
North County Distributing has operated for 1.2y with 25000 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Andrew Bartz DBA Bartz Transportation has operated for 0.0y with 20000 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Arma Industrial INC has operated for 4.0y with 10000 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Strung Out has operated for 1.6y with 10000 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Pacific Gas And Electric Company has operated for 10.7y with 4895 power units and 18033 drivers under Carrier authority.
Red Bull Distribution Company INC has operated for 17.2y with 3073 power units and 2713 drivers under Carrier authority.
All carriers in California
67,278 carriers total. Page 1 of 2692. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Raw Trucking Livingston, CA | MC1609603 | 4180764 | 75000 | 2.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Tryn LLC Anaheim, CA | MC1707225 | 4362233 | 55000 | 1.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | My-D Pins And Collectibles LLC Anaheim, CA | - | 4347659 | 40000 | 1.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Dave'S Cheap Removal LLC Pico Rivera, CA | - | 3772001 | 32016 | 4.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | North County Distributing Santa Maria, CA | MC1715397 | 4377385 | 25000 | 1.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Andrew Bartz DBA Bartz Transportation Corona, CA | - | 4581158 | 20000 | 0.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Arma Industrial INC Merced, CA | - | 3901965 | 10000 | 4.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Strung Out Ventura, CA | MC1677877 | 4306316 | 10000 | 1.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Pacific Gas And Electric Company Davis, CA | - | 2809687 | 4895 | 10.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Red Bull Distribution Company INC Santa Monica, CA | - | 1873218 | 3073 | 17.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Zum Services INC San Francisco, CA | MC1545842 | 3373523 | 2959 | 6.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | City Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | - | 1099065 | 2728 | 23.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Home Express Delivery Service LLC Irvine, CA | MC117140 | 2714701 | 2493 | 11.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Department Of Water & Power City Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | - | 2645233 | 2427 | 11.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Fbm Logistics LLC Santa Ana, CA | MC604971 | 1052526 | 2346 | 23.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | G I Trucking Company La Mirada, CA | MC99685 | 20293 | 2304 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Southern California Edison Company Rosemead, CA | - | 59076 | 2245 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Usa Waste Of California INC Sun Valley, CA | MC265711 | 375375 | 1857 | 36.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Davey Tree Surgery Company Livermore, CA | - | 785221 | 1577 | 27.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Cixi Home CORP West Covina, CA | MC1607582 | 4177036 | 1500 | 2.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Robertson'S Ready Mix LTD Corona, CA | MC1040325 | 256299 | 1239 | 41.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC San Francisco, CA | MC269395 | 41539 | 1208 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Western Oilfields Supply Co Bakersfield, CA | MC384359 | 154740 | 1139 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | C R & R Incorporated Stanton, CA | MC266494 | 531552 | 1127 | 32.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co Of San Francisco LLC San Ramon, CA | - | 2150284 | 1058 | 15.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
California trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in California?
California has 67,278 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 67,278 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in California has the most trucking companies?
Los Angeles leads with 13,425 carriers, followed by Fresno (7,462) and Bakersfield (7,156).
What is the average fleet size in California?
The average fleet size among California carriers is 8.9 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 California carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 316 active risk indicators among California carriers, representing 0.47% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in California?
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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