Trucking Companies in Maryland
Maryland has 17,561 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 17,561 hold current operating authority. The Maryland 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
17,561 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across Maryland.
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 Maryland
Maryland's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the Maryland freight market
Maryland ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 17,561 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 17,561 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 7.9 power units, with 23,875 single-truck owner-operators comprising 136.0% of the carrier population. Baltimore leads with 3,772 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among Maryland's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in Maryland includes 133 operators running 101+ power units alongside 23,875 single-truck operations. A total of 1 carriers hold hazmat endorsements, operating under the heightened safety protocols of 49 CFR Part 397. New market entries remain steady: 1,360 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 10,153 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 57 active risk indicators across Maryland carriers (0.32% 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, 57 Maryland 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 Maryland
Largest Maryland carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Ephesus T'Ron Hopkins has operated for 4.3y with 25022 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Big T'S Coastal Couriers LLC has operated for 1.9y with 25000 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Cowan Systems LLC has operated for 32.4y with 1882 power units and 1882 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Williams Scotsman INC has operated for 37.2y with 1426 power units and 1120 drivers under Common authority.
Faster INC has operated for 9.1y with 1392 power units and 1000 drivers under Carrier authority.
Thompsongas LLC has operated for 10.7y with 1210 power units and 787 drivers under Common authority.
Chaney Materials LLC has operated for 52.0y with 964 power units and 685 drivers under Carrier authority.
Brody Transportation Company INC has operated for 44.0y with 953 power units and 16 drivers under Contract authority.
Landcare Usa LLC has operated for 26.2y with 940 power units and 952 drivers under Carrier authority.
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co has operated for 52.0y with 688 power units and 1063 drivers under Carrier authority.
All carriers in Maryland
17,561 carriers total. Page 1 of 703. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ephesus T'Ron Hopkins Uppr Marlboro, MD | - | 3809795 | 25022 | 4.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Big T'S Coastal Couriers LLC Capitol Heights, MD | MC1651977 | 4258780 | 25000 | 1.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Cowan Systems LLC Baltimore, MD | MC271882 | 548880 | 1882 | 32.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Williams Scotsman INC Baltimore, MD | MC918177 | 350040 | 1426 | 37.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Faster INC Brentwwod, MD | MC25762 | 3004376 | 1392 | 9.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Thompsongas LLC Frederick, MD | MC938205 | 2812287 | 1210 | 10.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Chaney Materials LLC Annapolis, MD | - | 186407 | 964 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Brody Transportation Company INC Baltimore, MD | MC237371 | 214998 | 953 | 44.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Landcare Usa LLC Frederick, MD | - | 867467 | 940 | 26.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Baltimore Gas & Electric Co Windsor Mill, MD | - | 160257 | 688 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Apex Companies LLC Rockville, MD | - | 1259442 | 604 | 22.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | R E Michel Company Glen Burnie, MD | - | 261956 | 578 | 40.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Idealease Of Baltimore LLC Baltimore, MD | - | 2094921 | 553 | 15.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Ruppert Landscape INC Laytonsville, MD | - | 848269 | 480 | 26.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Sodexo Operations LLC North Bethesda, MD | - | 4429105 | 409 | 0.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Enterprise Rac Company Of Maryland LLC Rockville, MD | - | 1880016 | 370 | 17.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | 1920 Transport LLC Salisbury, MD | - | 2109662 | 307 | 15.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Perdue Transportation Incorporated Salisbury, MD | MC152363 | 204935 | 289 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | D M Bowman INC Williamsport, MD | MC138438 | 135530 | 265 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Lightning Transportation INC Hagerstown, MD | MC204764 | 326966 | 256 | 37.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Pjk Food Service Corporation Landover, MD | - | 404782 | 253 | 35.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Alfa To Omega LLC Pikesville, MD | MC1355140 | 3783334 | 253 | 4.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Waste Management Of Maryland INC Baltimore, MD | - | 334445 | 250 | 37.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Griffith Energy Services INC Columbia, MD | - | 910045 | 244 | 25.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Schuster Concrete Ready Mix LLC Owings Mills, MD | - | 2570926 | 243 | 11.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Maryland trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Maryland?
Maryland has 17,561 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 17,561 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in Maryland has the most trucking companies?
Baltimore leads with 3,772 carriers, followed by Silver Spring (1,314) and Frederick (1,008).
What is the average fleet size in Maryland?
The average fleet size among Maryland carriers is 7.9 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 Maryland carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 57 active risk indicators among Maryland carriers, representing 0.32% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in Maryland?
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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