Browse US Trucking Companies
by State & Freight Region
Search over 139K registered commercial motor carriers across America. Check safety records, roadside violations, fleet sizes, and active insurance filings by base state jurisdiction.
How US Freight Moves Across 4 Regional Corridors
Every commercial motor carrier is shaped by the physical geography and economic demands of its base registration state.
Southern Freight Corridor (I-10 / I-35 / I-75 / I-85)
14 StatesThe South is dominated by international trade and retail distribution. Texas anchors the region with the Port of Laredo, handling over $300 billion in annual cross-border US-Mexico freight, and the Port of Houston, the nation's leading waterborne chemical export facility.
Western Logistics Corridor (I-5 / I-10 / I-80)
13 StatesThe West is the primary gateway for Asian container imports. The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach handle over 30% of all containerized ocean cargo arriving in the United States, feeding massive inland Empire distribution centers in San Bernardino and Riverside.
Midwest Industrial Heartland (I-80 / I-90 / I-70)
12 StatesThe Midwest is the manufacturing and agricultural engine of America. Chicago, Illinois is the undisputed freight capital of North America, where 6 of the 7 Class I railroads meet, creating the world's most concentrated rail-to-truck intermodal interchange.
Northeast Dense Consumer Network (I-95 Corridor)
12 JurisdictionsThe Northeast contains America's highest population density and highest toll road density. Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley and Harrisburg corridors have become the primary fulfillment warehouse cluster serving New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston.
Interstate vs. Intrastate Authority: What Every Broker Must Verify
When vetting a motor carrier on CarrierSafetyData, one of the most critical fields is Operating Authority Status. Every year, freight brokers lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in cargo claims by booking carriers who possess a USDOT number but lack legal interstate operating authority.
1. Intrastate Carrier (State DOT Only)
Carriers registered solely for intrastate hauling can only transport commodities that originated inside their state and will be delivered within that same state. They are regulated by state agencies (e.g. TxDMV in Texas or PUCO in Ohio) and typically carry state Form E insurance filings.
2. Interstate Carrier (Federal FMCSA MC/FF)
Carriers crossing state lines or hauling interstate freight must hold active Federal Operating Authority (Motor Carrier MC or Freight Forwarder FF number) and have an electronic Form BMC-91 or BMC-91X ($750k to $1M liability) on file with FMCSA in Washington D.C.
The Port Drayage Trap: If an intrastate carrier picks up an ocean container at the Port of Savannah or Port of Newark and drives it just 8 miles to a local warehouse, that shipment is legally INTERSTATE commerce under the federal "continuation of transit" doctrine. If an intrastate-only trucker hauls that load and crashes, their insurance company will deny the claim for operating outside authorized scope, leaving the broker and shipper completely unprotected.
3 Steps to Vet Carriers by State Origin
How freight dispatchers, shippers, and 3PL brokers verify motor carriers registered across different state jurisdictions.
Check Operating Scope
Verify whether the carrier holds active interstate MC authority or intrastate-only authority before tendering any freight that crossed borders.
Benchmark State OOS Rates
Compare the carrier's 24-month vehicle and driver out-of-service rates against federal benchmarks (21.4% truck / 5.5% driver).
Verify Insurance & Form E
Confirm Form BMC-91X primary liability ($1M standard) and state Form E certificates are active on file with zero pending 30-day cancellation notices.
Frequently Asked Questions About State Trucking Directories
Comprehensive answers on state trucking jurisdictions, inspection variances, and compliance rules.
California (over 327,000 fleets), Texas (over 192,000 fleets), Florida (over 156,000 fleets), New York (over 129,000 fleets), and Georgia (over 107,000 fleets) represent the largest commercial trucking hubs. These states serve as primary global entry ports, Mexican trade border gateways, and vital intermodal rail-highway distribution networks.
Interstate carriers transport freight across state or international borders and require federal FMCSA operating authority (MC or FF number) with at least $750,000 to $1,000,000 in primary auto liability. Intrastate carriers operate exclusively within a single state boundary under their specific state DOT or Public Utilities Commission rules.
Under federal law (the "continuation of transit" doctrine), if an ocean container or rail freight originated outside the state or outside the United States, the cargo remains in interstate commerce until it reaches its final destination. A motor carrier picking up a container at the Port of Long Beach or Port of Houston and delivering it just 10 miles away must hold active federal interstate USDOT authority and BMC-91X insurance.
States possess different commercial enforcement staffing levels, weigh station bypass algorithms, and specialized inspection campaigns. For example, states along heavy mountain passes (like Colorado and California) focus heavily on brake adjustment and tire chain compliance, while border states (Texas and Arizona) conduct extensive Level I full mechanical inspections on cross-border equipment.
Form E is a uniform state-level regulatory filing submitted directly by an insurance underwriter to a state transportation department (such as TxDMV in Texas or PUCO in Ohio). It legally certifies that a commercial motor carrier maintains statutory public liability and property damage insurance for operations within that state.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) enforces the Clean Truck Check (Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance regulation). Out-of-state commercial diesel trucks entering California must report to the CARB database and prove emissions compliance. Operating in California without active CARB registration can result in $500+ daily fines and DMV registration holds.
CarrierSafetyData synchronizes continuously with monthly official FMCSA MCMIS (Motor Carrier Management Information System) and Licensing & Insurance (L&I) database releases, updating safety audit ratings, vehicle out-of-service rates, insurance cancellations, and fleet count changes across all 50 states.
