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By the America's Driving Force team · September 29, 2026 · Data source: U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) California has 1,873 active for-hire trucking companies that report hauling hazmat, registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and running about 24,434 trucks (data current to September 2026). That is 3.3% of the 56,277 carriers registered in California. By reported fleet size, the largest include Estes West, Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc., Legal Trucking Inc.. Looking for a driving job in Tell us your CDL and location and we will match you with hiring carriers. Run a trucking company? Claim or feature your listing. Hazmat carriers in California at a glance 1,873 active for-hire carriers report hauling hazmat in California (3.3% of the state's carriers) 24,434 trucks and 23,853 drivers reported 1,060 carriers (57%) run a single truck; 100 run 50 or more Average fleet: 13 trucks per carrier (statewide average: 3.5) Most carriers based in Bakersfield (78) What stands out California has 1873 carriers that report hauling hazardous materials, about 3.3% of the 56277 carriers registered in the state. They tend to be larger than the typical California carrier: the average fleet among them is 13 trucks compared with 3.5 statewide, and 100 of them report 50 or more trucks. Even so, 57% run a single truck and 82% operate fewer than 10. The largest, Estes West with 2304 trucks, Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc. with 965 and Legal Trucking Inc. with 510, account for about 15% of the 24434 trucks these carriers report. Geographically the group is not concentrated in Los Angeles. Bakersfield leads with 78 carriers, ahead of Los Angeles with 57, Sacramento with 55, San Diego with 49 and Fresno with 46. The largest carriers by reported trucks. Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, September 2026. Largest carriers: Hazmat carriers in California These are the biggest carriers by number of trucks reported, among companies registered in California that operate as for-hire trucking or transportation companies. Use each USDOT link to open the carrier's official federal record and verify it before you apply or hire. CompanyType of haulingFleetContact and recordEstes WestLa Mirada, CAGeneral freight, Building materials, Machinery and large objects and more2,304 trucks1,915 drivers(714) 523-1122USDOT 20293Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc.Los Alamitos, CAGeneral freight, Hazmat965 trucks816 drivers(562) 430-4100USDOT 568253Legal Trucking Inc.Manteca, CAGeneral freight, Hazmat510 trucks460 drivers(209) 456-2088USDOT 3516907Wc Logistics Inc.Buena Park, CAGeneral freight, Building materials, Machinery and large objects and more385 trucks750 drivers(714) 367-1071USDOT 992142Logan Transport Inc.Yuba City, CAGeneral freight, Hazmat380 trucks300 drivers(530) 564-1090USDOT 4274500Osterkamp Trucking, Inc.Pomona, CAGeneral freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber and more312 trucks312 drivers(909) 590-8200USDOT 56427Dependable Highway Express Inc.Los Angeles, CAGeneral freight, Household goods, Metal, sheets and coils and more312 trucks240 drivers(323) 362-9399USDOT 9853Mountain Valley Express LLCManteca, CAGeneral freight, Liquids and gases, Chemicals and more277 trucks229 drivers(877) 325-6447USDOT 172279Food Express Inc.Palmdale, CAGeneral freight, Liquids and gases, Chemicals and more267 trucks212 drivers(626) 574-9094USDOT 307391Cherokee Freight Lines Stockton LLCStockton, CAGeneral freight, Liquids and gases, Chemicals and more238 trucks188 drivers(209) 444-7323USDOT 154922Chemical Transfer --Or-- Chemical Transfer Company Inc.Stockton, CALiquids and gases, Chemicals, Hazmat231 trucks211 drivers(209) 466-3554USDOT 269372Fuel Delivery Services Inc.Stockton, CAGeneral freight, Liquids and gases, Hazmat223 trucks220 drivers(209) 751-2185USDOT 931301Intermodal Bridge Transport Inc.Wilmington, CAGeneral freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber and more222 trucks232 drivers(310) 518-7032USDOT 742910Bali Express Services Inc.San Diego, CAGeneral freight, Hazmat220 trucks255 drivers(619) 870-8099USDOT 1582957State Wide Trans Inc.Tracy, CAGeneral freight, Beverages, Paper products and more201 trucks198 drivers(209) 814-6666USDOT 2524661 Where hazmat carriers are based in California CityCarriersShareBakersfield784%Los Angeles573%Sacramento553%San Diego493%Fresno462%Riverside452%Stockton392%Fontana372% How Hazmat carriers compare with the rest of California 1,873 of the 56,277 carriers registered in California report hauling hazmat. The average fleet among them is 13 trucks versus 3.5 for all California carriers, and the three largest operate about 15% of the trucks these carriers report. For the full picture, see our California trucking companies directory, which covers every carrier size, hazmat haulers, freight types, cities and a free downloadable list. Nationwide, browse trucking companies in all 50 states. About this data This post is compiled by the America's Driving Force team from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, a public U.S. Department of Transportation dataset, retrieved September 29, 2026. Carriers are counted by the physical address on their federal record, so a national carrier appears under its home state. Truck and driver counts and cargo types are self-reported. School bus, waste, towing, taxi and limousine operators, railroads and truck-rental fleets are excluded, and the table above shows companies whose names indicate a transportation business. Read the full method on the California page. Frequently asked questions How many hazmat trucking companies are in California?California has 1,873 active for-hire carriers that report hauling hazmat, out of 56,277 registered in the state as of September 2026 (3.3%). Together they report about 24,434 trucks. Which California carriers haul hazmat with the largest fleets?Among carriers registered in California, Estes West, Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc., Legal Trucking Inc. report the largest fleets that haul hazmat. Fleet sizes and cargo types are self-reported. Where are hazmat carriers located in California?Bakersfield has the most, with 78 carriers, followed by Los Angeles (57) and Sacramento (55). Find me a driving job