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LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) ยท California

LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Trucking Companies in California

Updated 2026-06-11T07:30:13.562ZยทBy Sarah Chen, Lead Safety AnalystยทReviewed by James RodriguezยทMethodology v2.1

California has 4,224 ltl (less-than-truckload) trucking companies as of June 2026. Consolidated shipments from multiple shippers sharing trailer space for cost-efficient smaller freight moves. Browse all ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers in California with verified safety scores and authority status.

At a glance
Total carriers4,224
Active authority4,224
Avg fleet size114.3 units
Top cityFresno
EquipmentLTL (Less-Than-Truckload)

Top cities for ltl (less-than-truckload) in California

10 cities with ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers.

#1
Fresno
187 carriers
#2
San Diego
172 carriers
#3
Bakersfield
153 carriers
#4
Sacramento
143 carriers
#5
Los Angeles
95 carriers
#6
Fontana
94 carriers
#7
Stockton
74 carriers
#8
Riverside
61 carriers
#9
Yuba City
58 carriers
#10
Manteca
55 carriers

Largest ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers in California

Top carriers by fleet size.

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DOT-4485736Rohnert Park,

Protransport-1 LLC has operated for 7 mo with 130 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
130
Drivers
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Auth. age
7 mo
OOS active
None
0
Pegasus Transit INCActiveEstablished
DOT-2189413Oxnard,

Pegasus Transit INC has operated for 14 yr 9 mo with 67 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
67
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
14 yr 9 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-2887539Sacramento,

Hunt Propane INC has operated for 10 yr 1 mo with 54 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
54
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
10 yr 1 mo
OOS active
None
0
Alien Transport LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-672853Yuba City,

Alien Transport LLC has operated for 29 yr 5 mo with 45 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
45
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
29 yr 5 mo
OOS active
None
0
Appellation Tours INCActiveEstablished
DOT-2613841Sonoma,

Appellation Tours INC has operated for 11 yr 1 mo with 44 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
44
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
11 yr 1 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-1785153Benicia,

Ponder Environmental Services INC has operated for 17 yr 11 mo with 43 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
43
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
17 yr 11 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-3140771Los Angeles,

South Mill Mushroom LLC has operated for 8 yr with 43 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
43
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
8 yr
OOS active
None
0
DOT-3050812San Leandro,

Eb Trucking LLC has operated for 8 yr 8 mo with 40 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
40
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
8 yr 8 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-2850735Redding,

Cox & Cox Construction INC has operated for 10 yr 3 mo with 39 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
39
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
10 yr 3 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4274517Chino,

Boxsir Transport Lax INC has operated for 1 yr 10 mo with 35 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
35
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
1 yr 10 mo
OOS active
None
0
Nordic Industries INCActiveEstablished
DOT-269756Olivehurst,

Nordic Industries INC has operated for 40 yr 3 mo with 34 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
34
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
40 yr 3 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-3473598Burbank,

Legend Freight Systems INC has operated for 5 yr 9 mo with 34 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
34
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
5 yr 9 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-3194987Modesto,

Meras Engineering INC has operated for 7 yr 8 mo with 34 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
34
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
7 yr 8 mo
OOS active
None
0
Amato Industries INCActiveEstablished
DOT-2663224San Carlos,

Amato Industries INC has operated for 11 yr with 33 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
33
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
11 yr
OOS active
None
0
DOT-2671293Corona,

Liberty Glass Fabricators INC has operated for 11 yr with 31 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
31
Drivers
โ€”
Auth. age
11 yr
OOS active
None

Source: FMCSA carrier census. Approximated from carriers with larger fleets (power_units > 10) and general operations. View methodology

Frequently asked questions

How many ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers are in California?

California has 4,224 registered ltl (less-than-truckload) trucking companies as of June 2026. Of these, 4,224 hold active FMCSA authority.

Which city in California has the most ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers?

Fresno leads with 187 ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers in California.

How do I find a ltl (less-than-truckload) carrier in California?

Browse the city directories below or use Truck Graph search. Each carrier profile includes safety scores, insurance, and risk screening.

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