Trucking Companies in Paso Robles, CA
Paso Robles, CA has 45 registered for-hire trucking companies as of June 2026, making it one of California'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
45 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Paso Robles, CA.
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 Paso Robles, CA freight market
Paso Robles, CA is home to 45 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 45 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of June 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Paso Robles carriers is 22.7 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Paso Robles carrier population contributes to California's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Paso Robles shows 197 single-truck operators (437.8% of all carriers) alongside 4 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 355 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 10 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 13 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 Paso Robles 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 45 Paso Robles 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
All Paso Robles carriers — complete directory
0 safe-to-tender carriers · 0 pages · Sorted by fleet size.
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Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Paso Robles carriers by equipment type
Browse specialized carriers operating in Paso Robles, CA by trailer and equipment classification.
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Paso Robles trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Paso Robles, California?
Paso Robles, CA has 45 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 45 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Paso Robles?
The average fleet size among Paso Robles carriers is 22.7 power units. Approximately 197 carriers operate a single truck, while 4 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Paso Robles carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Paso Robles-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles?
Paso Robles'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 45 Paso Robles carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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