Trucking Companies in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 2,830 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 2,830 hold current operating authority. The Rhode Island 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
2,830 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across Rhode Island.
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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the Rhode Island freight market
Rhode Island ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 2,830 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 2,830 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 5.9 power units, with 2,015 single-truck owner-operators comprising 71.2% of the carrier population. Providence leads with 596 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among Rhode Island's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in Rhode Island includes 17 operators running 101+ power units alongside 2,015 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: 168 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 1,281 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 9 active risk indicators across Rhode Island 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, 9 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
Largest Rhode Island carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Unfi Transport LLC has operated for 52.0y with 2222 power units and 2520 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Narragansett Electric Company has operated for 52.0y with 676 power units and 584 drivers under Carrier authority.
Virginia Transportation CORP has operated for 30.0y with 560 power units and 535 drivers under Common authority.
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority has operated for 28.0y with 359 power units and 530 drivers under Common authority.
Cvs Transportation LLC has operated for 30.8y with 322 power units and 342 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Allegiance Trucks Leasing LLC has operated for 5.6y with 242 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
J R Vinagro Corporation has operated for 28.0y with 235 power units and 75 drivers under Contract authority.
Aaa Northeast has operated for 11.7y with 234 power units and 376 drivers under Common authority.
Stanley Tree Service INC has operated for 35.2y with 205 power units and 179 drivers under Carrier authority.
Northeast Landscaping & Tree Service INC has operated for 7.8y with 171 power units and 260 drivers under Carrier authority.
All carriers in Rhode Island
2,830 carriers total. Page 1 of 114. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Unfi Transport LLC Providence, RI | MC308546 | 179097 | 2222 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Narragansett Electric Company Providence, RI | - | 13664 | 676 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Virginia Transportation CORP West Warwick, RI | MC258963 | 643760 | 560 | 30.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Providence, RI | MC188496 | 749373 | 359 | 28.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Cvs Transportation LLC Woonsocket, RI | MC294309 | 612151 | 322 | 30.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Allegiance Trucks Leasing LLC Warwick, RI | - | 3508149 | 242 | 5.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | J R Vinagro Corporation Johnston, RI | MC342871 | 751284 | 235 | 28.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Aaa Northeast Providence, RI | MC885857 | 2545016 | 234 | 11.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Stanley Tree Service INC Smithfield, RI | - | 440805 | 205 | 35.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Northeast Landscaping & Tree Service INC Westerly, RI | - | 3166230 | 171 | 7.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Agi Construction INC Smithfield, RI | - | 484940 | 170 | 34.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Pet Food Experts INC Pawtucket, RI | MC400856 | 353405 | 156 | 37.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Petro Holdings Warwick, RI | - | 849591 | 140 | 26.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Cox Communications West Warwick, RI | - | 672069 | 133 | 29.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Drains Ri LLC Johnston, RI | - | 4456762 | 122 | 0.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Waste Management Of Rhode Island INC Cranston, RI | - | 286550 | 112 | 39.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Lifespan Corporation Providence, RI | - | 411816 | 97 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Falvey Linen Supply INC Cranston, RI | - | 379626 | 87 | 36.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Textron INC Providence, RI | MC251665 | 18470 | 86 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | North-Eastern Tree Service INC Cranston, RI | - | 1003416 | 82 | 24.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Complete Site Solutions Woonsocket, RI | - | 2832258 | 75 | 10.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Warwick Tree Acquistion CORP Coventry, RI | MC1424063 | 1140938 | 73 | 23.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Bosna Express LLC Woonsocket, RI | MC1099702 | 3410911 | 65 | 6.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Centralia Holdings LLC Providence, RI | MC336656 | 507343 | 65 | 33.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Johnson And Wales University Providence, RI | - | 569997 | 64 | 31.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Rhode Island trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has 2,830 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 2,830 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in Rhode Island has the most trucking companies?
Providence leads with 596 carriers, followed by Cranston (328) and Warwick (275).
What is the average fleet size in Rhode Island?
The average fleet size among Rhode Island carriers is 5.9 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 Rhode Island carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 9 active risk indicators among Rhode Island carriers, representing 0.32% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in Rhode Island?
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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