Trucking Companies in West Virginia
West Virginia has 3,758 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 3,758 hold current operating authority. The West Virginia 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
3,758 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across West Virginia.
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 West Virginia
West Virginia's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the West Virginia freight market
West Virginia ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 3,758 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 3,758 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 5.4 power units, with 5,761 single-truck owner-operators comprising 153.3% of the carrier population. Charleston leads with 340 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among West Virginia's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in West Virginia includes 21 operators running 101+ power units alongside 5,761 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: 250 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 3,466 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 5 active risk indicators across West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia
Largest West Virginia carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Frontier West Virginia INC has operated for 7.9y with 353 power units and 257 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mountaineer Gas Company has operated for 39.1y with 334 power units and 204 drivers under Carrier authority.
Monongahela Power Company has operated for 52.0y with 298 power units and 323 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hope Gas INC has operated for 35.6y with 237 power units and 129 drivers under Carrier authority.
Waste Management Of West Virginia INC has operated for 37.5y with 227 power units and 220 drivers under Common authority.
C J Hughes Construction Company INC has operated for 52.0y with 206 power units and 71 drivers under Carrier authority.
I V S Hydro INC has operated for 31.0y with 195 power units and 149 drivers under Carrier authority.
Anderson Excavating LLC has operated for 20.6y with 158 power units and 110 drivers under Carrier authority.
Energy Transportation LLC has operated for 13.1y with 152 power units and 196 drivers under Contract authority.
Hall Drilling LLC has operated for 19.9y with 138 power units and 175 drivers under Common authority.
All carriers in West Virginia
3,758 carriers total. Page 1 of 151. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Frontier West Virginia INC Charleston, WV | - | 3156446 | 353 | 7.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Mountaineer Gas Company Charleston, WV | - | 291580 | 334 | 39.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Monongahela Power Company Fairmont, WV | - | 40089 | 298 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Hope Gas INC Clarksburg, WV | - | 425938 | 237 | 35.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Waste Management Of West Virginia INC Bridgeport, WV | MC767991 | 335239 | 227 | 37.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | C J Hughes Construction Company INC Huntington, WV | - | 122388 | 206 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | I V S Hydro INC Nitro, WV | MC22886 | 605252 | 195 | 31.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Anderson Excavating LLC Morgantown, WV | - | 1426766 | 158 | 20.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Energy Transportation LLC Meadowbrook, WV | MC825604 | 2400559 | 152 | 13.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Hall Drilling LLC Ellenboro, WV | MC912900 | 1534075 | 138 | 19.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Gmb Powerline Services LLC Charleston, WV | - | 3779735 | 138 | 4.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | State Electric Supply Co Huntington, WV | - | 36908 | 118 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Mid Atlantic Maintenance INC Mineral Wells, WV | - | 2105642 | 116 | 15.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Precision Delivery INC Hinton, WV | MC918419 | 2636528 | 114 | 11.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Mason Dixon Energy Services LLC Cameron, WV | MC83887 | 3113356 | 106 | 8.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Central Supply Company Of West Virginia Bridgeport, WV | - | 246664 | 102 | 42.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Eastern Gas Transmission And Storage INC Bridgeport, WV | - | 66896 | 101 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Diversified Production LLC Charleston, WV | - | 917437 | 97 | 25.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | West Virginia American Water Company Charleston, WV | - | 1270622 | 91 | 21.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | M & M Transportation LLC Fisher, WV | MC411899 | 968308 | 90 | 24.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Maxxim Rebuild Co LLC Julian, WV | MC427257 | 334674 | 89 | 37.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Hinkle Trucking INC Riverton, WV | MC163585 | 85216 | 86 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | J F Allen Company Buckhannon, WV | MC1579873 | 400108 | 85 | 35.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Next Lvl Energy LLC Bridgeport, WV | MC1163119 | 3443433 | 80 | 5.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Snyder Environmental Services INC Kearneysville, WV | - | 346169 | 79 | 37.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
West Virginia trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in West Virginia?
West Virginia has 3,758 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 3,758 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in West Virginia has the most trucking companies?
Charleston leads with 340 carriers, followed by Morgantown (335) and Martinsburg (294).
What is the average fleet size in West Virginia?
The average fleet size among West Virginia carriers is 5.4 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 West Virginia carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 5 active risk indicators among West Virginia carriers, representing 0.13% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in West Virginia?
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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