Trucking Companies in Michigan
Michigan has 14,536 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 14,536 hold current operating authority. The Michigan 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
14,536 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across Michigan.
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 Michigan
Michigan's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the Michigan freight market
Michigan ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 14,536 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 14,536 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 16.5 power units, with 38,497 single-truck owner-operators comprising 264.8% of the carrier population. Detroit leads with 3,550 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among Michigan's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in Michigan includes 249 operators running 101+ power units alongside 38,497 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: 1,542 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 6,954 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 40 active risk indicators across Michigan carriers (0.28% 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, 40 Michigan 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 Michigan
Largest Michigan carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Coffey Ag Services LLC has operated for 3.3y with 46000 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
A Way Logistics LLC has operated for 1.3y with 36037 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Xpo Logistics Freight INC has operated for 42.4y with 10260 power units and 12986 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Rapids City Transport LLC has operated for 1.5y with 10001 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Central Transport LLC has operated for 29.7y with 4944 power units and 4372 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
General Motors LLC has operated for 15.7y with 3348 power units and 1437 drivers under Carrier authority.
Gfs Transport LLC has operated for 52.0y with 2011 power units and 2672 drivers under Common authority.
Consumers Energy has operated for 43.9y with 1998 power units and 1644 drivers under Carrier authority.
Star Truck Rentals INC has operated for 39.9y with 1616 power units and 219 drivers under Carrier authority.
Urs Midwest LLC has operated for 27.4y with 1306 power units and 1239 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
All carriers in Michigan
14,536 carriers total. Page 1 of 582. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Coffey Ag Services LLC Allegan, MI | - | 4016931 | 46000 | 3.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | A Way Logistics LLC Royal Oak, MI | MC1703782 | 4355870 | 36037 | 1.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Xpo Logistics Freight INC Ann Arbor, MI | MC165377 | 241829 | 10260 | 42.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Rapids City Transport LLC Grand Rapids, MI | MC1689739 | 4328548 | 10001 | 1.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Central Transport LLC Warren, MI | MC302382 | 661173 | 4944 | 29.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | General Motors LLC Detroit, MI | - | 2081780 | 3348 | 15.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Gfs Transport LLC Wyoming, MI | MC544312 | 175852 | 2011 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Consumers Energy Jackson, MI | - | 217321 | 1998 | 43.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Star Truck Rentals INC Grand Rapids, MI | MC210976 | 277071 | 1616 | 39.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Urs Midwest LLC Plymouth, MI | MC343084 | 790261 | 1306 | 27.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | M J Electric LLC Iron Mountain, MI | - | 114501 | 1292 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Martin Transportation Systems INC Byron Center, MI | MC160108 | 215732 | 1160 | 43.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Hydaker Wheatlake Co Reed City, MI | - | 518122 | 887 | 33.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | International Transmission Company Novi, MI | - | 1372834 | 876 | 21.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Priority Waste LLC Clinton Township, MI | - | 3097519 | 859 | 8.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Mears Group INC Rosebush, MI | MC1803968 | 329431 | 848 | 37.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Ford Motor Company Dearborn, MI | - | 114804 | 747 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Universmichigan LLC Warren, MI | MC1670397 | 4292328 | 660 | 1.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Domino'S Pizza Distribution LLC Ann Arbor, MI | MC356668 | 302173 | 636 | 38.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Waste Management Of Michigan INC Plymouth, MI | - | 486983 | 633 | 34.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Benore Logistic Systems INC Erie, MI | MC469784 | 1238256 | 632 | 22.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Transport Systems LLC Dearborn, MI | MC916095 | 2631977 | 623 | 11.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Uacl Logistics LLC Warren, MI | MC59583 | 41208 | 620 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Us Ecology Transportation Solutions INC Romulus, MI | MC1009862 | 3224674 | 610 | 7.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Continental Cafe LLC Troy, MI | - | 1685293 | 593 | 18.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Michigan trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Michigan?
Michigan has 14,536 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 14,536 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in Michigan has the most trucking companies?
Detroit leads with 3,550 carriers, followed by Grand Rapids (1,506) and Warren (1,113).
What is the average fleet size in Michigan?
The average fleet size among Michigan carriers is 16.5 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 Michigan carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 40 active risk indicators among Michigan carriers, representing 0.28% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in Michigan?
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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