Trucking Companies in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 4,107 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 4,107 hold current operating authority. The New Hampshire 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
4,107 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across New Hampshire.
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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the New Hampshire freight market
New Hampshire ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 4,107 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 4,107 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 5.8 power units, with 2,619 single-truck owner-operators comprising 63.8% of the carrier population. Manchester leads with 276 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among New Hampshire's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in New Hampshire includes 21 operators running 101+ power units alongside 2,619 single-truck operations. The fleet spans general freight, specialized, and intermodal operations. New market entries remain steady: 228 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 2,113 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 5 active risk indicators across New Hampshire carriers (0.12% 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire
Largest New Hampshire carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Coca-Cola Beverages North East INC has operated for 52.0y with 721 power units and 749 drivers under Carrier authority.
Student Transportation Of New Hampshire INC has operated for 52.0y with 592 power units and 608 drivers under Carrier authority.
Three Phase Line Construction INC has operated for 30.2y with 504 power units and 236 drivers under Carrier authority.
Eastern Propane Gas INC has operated for 52.0y with 462 power units and 374 drivers under Carrier authority.
Consolidated Communications Of Northern New England Company LLC has operated for 18.2y with 417 power units and 317 drivers under Carrier authority.
Pike Industries INC has operated for 52.0y with 262 power units and 270 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ross Express LLC has operated for 52.0y with 234 power units and 226 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Brenntag Lubricants LLC has operated for 52.0y with 223 power units and 205 drivers under Carrier authority.
Fairway Electric INC has operated for 6.8y with 204 power units and 120 drivers under Carrier authority.
Continental Paving INC has operated for 35.2y with 198 power units and 187 drivers under Carrier authority.
All carriers in New Hampshire
4,107 carriers total. Page 1 of 165. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Coca-Cola Beverages North East INC Bedford, NH | - | 30695 | 721 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Student Transportation Of New Hampshire INC Goffstown, NH | MC768906 | 7286 | 592 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Three Phase Line Construction INC Farmington, NH | - | 635578 | 504 | 30.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Eastern Propane Gas INC Rochester, NH | - | 202810 | 462 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Consolidated Communications Of Northern New England Company LLC Concord, NH | - | 1751258 | 417 | 18.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Pike Industries INC Belmont, NH | - | 106058 | 262 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Ross Express LLC Boscawen, NH | MC139115 | 86179 | 234 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Brenntag Lubricants LLC Manchester, NH | - | 56868 | 223 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Fairway Electric INC Wilton, NH | - | 3316620 | 204 | 6.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Continental Paving INC Londonderry, NH | - | 442021 | 198 | 35.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Comcast Of Boston INC Manchester, NH | - | 1275346 | 192 | 21.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Win Waste Innovations Of Northern New England INC Londonderry, NH | MC1120934 | 3446740 | 187 | 5.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Lansing Building Products Northeast LLC Manchester, NH | - | 3414233 | 183 | 6.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Irving Energy Us LLC Portsmouth, NH | MC1820603 | 4575524 | 180 | 0.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Dda Transport INC London Derry, NH | MC742903 | 662207 | 157 | 29.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Alvin J Coleman & Son INC Albany, NH | - | 156415 | 133 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Coleman Concrete INC Albany, NH | - | 863874 | 123 | 26.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | The Granite Group Wholesalers LLC Concord, NH | - | 57650 | 112 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Jcr Construction Co INC Raymond, NH | - | 395692 | 108 | 36.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Newport Sand & Gravel Co INC Newport, NH | - | 303176 | 102 | 38.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Game Creek Video LLC Hudson, NH | - | 586327 | 95 | 31.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Morin'S Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance INC Hollis, NH | - | 431260 | 92 | 35.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Waste Management Of New Hampshire INC Rochester, NH | - | 281653 | 91 | 39.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | The Melanson Company A Tecta America Company LLC Keene, NH | - | 3218431 | 89 | 7.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Insurcomm INC Portsmouth, NH | - | 4523185 | 87 | 0.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
New Hampshire trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has 4,107 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 4,107 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in New Hampshire has the most trucking companies?
Manchester leads with 276 carriers, followed by Nashua (235) and Salem (166).
What is the average fleet size in New Hampshire?
The average fleet size among New Hampshire carriers is 5.8 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 New Hampshire carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 5 active risk indicators among New Hampshire carriers, representing 0.12% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in New Hampshire?
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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