Trucking Companies in Hawaii
Hawaii has 499 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 499 hold current operating authority. The Hawaii 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
499 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across Hawaii.
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 Hawaii
Hawaii's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the Hawaii freight market
Hawaii ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 499 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 499 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 12.5 power units, with 2,408 single-truck owner-operators comprising 482.6% of the carrier population. Honolulu leads with 1,228 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among Hawaii's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in Hawaii includes 41 operators running 101+ power units alongside 2,408 single-truck operations. The fleet spans general freight, specialized, and intermodal operations. New market entries remain steady: 203 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 313 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 2 active risk indicators across Hawaii carriers (0.40% 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, 2 Hawaii 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 Hawaii
Largest Hawaii carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Roberts Tours & Transportation INC has operated for 25.8y with 473 power units and 560 drivers under Common authority.
Roberts Hawaii School Bus INC has operated for 52.0y with 309 power units and 221 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hawaiian Electric Co has operated for 52.0y with 172 power units and 400 drivers under Carrier authority.
Polynesian Adventure Tours LLC has operated for 18.9y with 167 power units and 120 drivers under Carrier authority.
West Oahu Aggregate Co INC has operated for 17.1y with 134 power units and 110 drivers under Common authority.
The Gas Company LLC has operated for 25.5y with 130 power units and 138 drivers under Carrier authority.
Honolulu Disposal Service INC has operated for 30.7y with 123 power units and 94 drivers under Carrier authority.
Nan INC has operated for 6.0y with 123 power units and 34 drivers under Carrier authority.
Royal Hawaiian Movers INC has operated for 43.4y with 113 power units and 69 drivers under Common authority.
Xpress Trucking INC has operated for 32.4y with 110 power units and 68 drivers under Common authority.
All carriers in Hawaii
499 carriers total. Page 1 of 20. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Roberts Tours & Transportation INC Honolulu, HI | MC507975 | 896559 | 473 | 25.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Roberts Hawaii School Bus INC Honolulu, HI | - | 118324 | 309 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Hawaiian Electric Co Honolulu, HI | - | 413050 | 172 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Polynesian Adventure Tours LLC Honolulu, HI | - | 1660739 | 167 | 18.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | West Oahu Aggregate Co INC Honolulu, HI | MC680134 | 1888145 | 134 | 17.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | The Gas Company LLC Honolulu, HI | - | 922852 | 130 | 25.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Honolulu Disposal Service INC Honolulu, HI | - | 616439 | 123 | 30.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Nan INC Honolulu, HI | - | 3438807 | 123 | 6.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Royal Hawaiian Movers INC Honolulu, HI | MC165352 | 227698 | 113 | 43.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Xpress Trucking INC Honolulu, HI | MC1737068 | 548914 | 110 | 32.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Isemoto Contracting Company Limited Hilo, HI | - | 140833 | 108 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | E Noa Corporation Honolulu, HI | - | 1703929 | 100 | 18.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Island Distributing LLC Waipahu, HI | - | 3974495 | 85 | 3.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Hawaii Isle Transportation Services INC Kailua Kona, HI | MC1505692 | 4004044 | 82 | 3.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Pineridge Farms INC Honolulu, HI | - | 447271 | 74 | 35.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Sysco Hawaii INC Honolulu, HI | MC1099748 | 3092392 | 66 | 8.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Pacific Transfer LLC Honolulu, HI | MC881506 | 189377 | 66 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Maui Economic Opportunity INC Wailuku, HI | MC588631 | 1590104 | 63 | 19.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Maui Disposal Co INC Kahului, HI | - | 548799 | 61 | 32.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company INC Kapolei, HI | - | 2508878 | 60 | 12.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Rdh Transportation Services INC Honolulu, HI | - | 928398 | 57 | 25.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Dependable Hawaiian Express INC Honolulu, HI | - | 530831 | 54 | 32.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Lanai Resorts LLC Lanai City, HI | - | 2839308 | 54 | 10.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Hawaii Planing Mill LTD Keaau, HI | - | 139030 | 53 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Vip Trans INC Honolulu, HI | - | 1637019 | 53 | 19.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Hawaii trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Hawaii?
Hawaii has 499 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 499 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in Hawaii has the most trucking companies?
Honolulu leads with 1,228 carriers, followed by Kapolei (322) and Kailua Kona (258).
What is the average fleet size in Hawaii?
The average fleet size among Hawaii carriers is 12.5 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 Hawaii carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 2 active risk indicators among Hawaii carriers, representing 0.40% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in Hawaii?
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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