Trucking Companies in Montana
Montana has 3,768 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 3,768 hold current operating authority. The Montana 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
3,768 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across Montana.
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 Montana
Montana's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the Montana freight market
Montana ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 3,768 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 3,768 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 5.5 power units, with 4,213 single-truck owner-operators comprising 111.8% of the carrier population. Billings leads with 671 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among Montana's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in Montana includes 28 operators running 101+ power units alongside 4,213 single-truck operations. The fleet spans general freight, specialized, and intermodal operations. New market entries remain steady: 243 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 2,759 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 5 active risk indicators across Montana carriers (0.13% 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, 5 Montana 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 Montana
Largest Montana carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Northwestern Corporation has operated for 52.0y with 841 power units and 1186 drivers under Carrier authority.
Transystems LLC has operated for 52.0y with 467 power units and 844 drivers under Contract authority.
Dsv Road Transport INC has operated for 52.0y with 421 power units and 340 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Jtl Group INC has operated for 34.2y with 397 power units and 149 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rocky Mountain Contractors INC has operated for 24.4y with 326 power units and 287 drivers under Contract authority.
Pacific Hide & Fur Depot INC has operated for 52.0y with 266 power units and 220 drivers under Carrier authority.
Century Companies INC has operated for 37.9y with 178 power units and 59 drivers under Carrier authority.
Re Investment Company LLC has operated for 27.0y with 178 power units and 148 drivers under Common authority.
Riverside Contracting INC has operated for 39.1y with 161 power units and 93 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dick Anderson Construction INC has operated for 31.8y with 149 power units and 140 drivers under Carrier authority.
All carriers in Montana
3,768 carriers total. Page 1 of 151. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Northwestern Corporation Butte, MT | - | 410856 | 841 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Transystems LLC Great Falls, MT | MC113271 | 179858 | 467 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Dsv Road Transport INC Missoula, MT | MC124692 | 30161 | 421 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Jtl Group INC Billings, MT | - | 474284 | 397 | 34.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Rocky Mountain Contractors INC Helena, MT | MC1596807 | 996639 | 326 | 24.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Pacific Hide & Fur Depot INC Great Falls, MT | MC193902 | 32412 | 266 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Century Companies INC Lewistown, MT | - | 319485 | 178 | 37.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Re Investment Company LLC Kalispell, MT | MC88691 | 815586 | 178 | 27.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Riverside Contracting INC Missoula, MT | - | 290521 | 161 | 39.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Dick Anderson Construction INC Helena, MT | - | 573386 | 149 | 31.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Xanterra Parks & Resorts INC Gardiner, MT | MC361977 | 353653 | 144 | 37.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Associated Food Stores INC Billings, MT | MC165241 | 122993 | 143 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Western Building Center Columbia Falls, MT | - | 1265505 | 135 | 21.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Enterprise Rac Company Of Mt Wy LLC Bozeman, MT | - | 2778677 | 127 | 10.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Modern Machinery Co INC Missoula, MT | - | 633615 | 127 | 30.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Wildfire Defense Systems INC Bozeman, MT | - | 1357185 | 126 | 21.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Mountain View Co-Op Black Eagle, MT | MC48285 | 1133035 | 119 | 23.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Barnard Construction Company Incorporated Bozeman, MT | - | 612635 | 113 | 30.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Sysco Montana INC Billings, MT | MC197768 | 53565 | 111 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Helena Sand And Gravel INC Helena, MT | - | 1005068 | 110 | 24.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Automotive & Industrial Distributors Of Billings Billings, MT | MC207966 | 406419 | 104 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Oftedal Construction INC Miles City, MT | MC261230 | 323584 | 95 | 37.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Beach Transportation Company Missoula, MT | MC156012 | 190194 | 90 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Schellinger Construction Company INC Columbia Falls, MT | - | 1100432 | 90 | 23.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Schellinger Sand And Gravel INC Columbia Falls, MT | - | 2051976 | 90 | 15.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Montana trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Montana?
Montana has 3,768 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 3,768 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in Montana has the most trucking companies?
Billings leads with 671 carriers, followed by Kalispell (487) and Missoula (345).
What is the average fleet size in Montana?
The average fleet size among Montana carriers is 5.5 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 Montana carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 5 active risk indicators among Montana carriers, representing 0.13% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in Montana?
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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