By the America’s Driving Force team · September 29, 2026 · Data source: U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Alabama has 758 active for-hire trucking companies that report hauling hazmat, registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and running about 12,890 trucks (data current to September 2026). That is 14.2% of the 5,332 carriers registered in Alabama. By reported fleet size, the largest include Aaa Cooper Transportation, Wiley Sanders Truck Lines Inc., J & M Tank Lines Inc..
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Hazmat carriers in Alabama at a glance
- 758 active for-hire carriers report hauling hazmat in Alabama (14.2% of the state’s carriers)
- 12,890 trucks and 14,435 drivers reported
- 400 carriers (53%) run a single truck; 35 run 50 or more
- Average fleet: 17 trucks per carrier (statewide average: 7.6)
- Most carriers based in Birmingham (46)
What stands out
Alabama has 758 carriers that report hauling hazardous materials, 14.2% of the 5332 carriers registered in the state, and together they report 12890 trucks. That share is high, and these carriers are larger than the state norm: the average fleet is 17 trucks against 7.6 across all Alabama carriers, and 35 of them report 50 or more trucks. Even so, 400 carriers, 53%, run a single truck and 85% run fewer than 10. The top of the group is concentrated. Aaa Cooper Transportation reports 4339 trucks and 6491 drivers, followed by Wiley Sanders Truck Lines Inc. with 609 trucks and J & M Tank Lines Inc. with 438, and the three account for about 42% of the trucks these carriers report. Birmingham has the most of these carriers with 46, ahead of Mobile with 41 and Montgomery with 37, then Dothan with 21 and Huntsville with 19.
Largest carriers: Hazmat carriers in Alabama
These are the biggest carriers by number of trucks reported, among companies registered in Alabama 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.
| Company | Type of hauling | Fleet | Contact and record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaa Cooper Transportation Dothan, AL |
General freight, Liquids and gases, Chemicals and more | 4,339 trucks 6,491 drivers |
(334) 793-2284 USDOT 92261 |
| Wiley Sanders Truck Lines Inc. Troy, AL |
General freight, Building materials, Chemicals and more | 609 trucks 509 drivers |
(334) 566-5184 USDOT 122275 |
| J & M Tank Lines Inc. Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Building materials, Liquids and gases and more | 438 trucks 374 drivers |
(205) 876-1905 USDOT 184405 |
| Shoreline Transportation LLC Greenville, AL |
General freight, Chemicals, Beverages and more | 307 trucks 353 drivers |
(334) 371-4450 USDOT 3219285 |
| Wright Transportation Inc. Mobile, AL |
General freight, Household goods, Building materials and more | 235 trucks 208 drivers |
(251) 432-6390 USDOT 793730 |
| Alabama Motor Express Inc. Ashford, AL |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber and more | 234 trucks 234 drivers |
(800) 633-7590 USDOT 325932 |
| Thompson Carriers Inc. Opelika, AL |
Building materials, Machinery and large objects, Grain, feed and hay and more | 203 trucks 178 drivers |
(334) 745-0484 USDOT 523910 |
| Johnston Trucking LLC Brundidge, AL |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber and more | 195 trucks 155 drivers |
(334) 735-2283 USDOT 1210444 |
| Evergreen Transport LLC Mobile, AL |
General freight, Dry bulk, Hazmat | 176 trucks 111 drivers |
(251) 578-5000 USDOT 1980141 |
| Br Williams Trucking LLC Eastaboga, AL |
General freight, Hazmat | 137 trucks 121 drivers |
(256) 831-5580 USDOT 105824 |
| Hodges Logistics LLC Montgomery, AL |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber and more | 126 trucks 134 drivers |
(334) 781-5324 USDOT 2026491 |
| Dixie Trucking Company LLC Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Household goods, Metal, sheets and coils and more | 117 trucks 117 drivers |
(205) 841-1930 USDOT 2263023 |
| Hanna Truck Line Inc. Northport, AL |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber and more | 88 trucks 52 drivers |
(800) 633-6044 USDOT 105834 |
| Transchem Usa Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Liquids and gases, Chemicals and more | 71 trucks 66 drivers |
(205) 876-1905 USDOT 2825662 |
| Arab Cartage & Express Co Inc. Arab, AL |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Grain, feed and hay and more | 63 trucks 52 drivers |
(256) 586-3018 USDOT 188223 |
Where hazmat carriers are based in Alabama
| City | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 46 | 6% |
| Mobile | 41 | 5% |
| Montgomery | 37 | 5% |
| Dothan | 21 | 3% |
| Huntsville | 19 | 3% |
| Opelika | 13 | 2% |
| Theodore | 12 | 2% |
| Boaz | 12 | 2% |
How Hazmat carriers compare with the rest of Alabama
758 of the 5,332 carriers registered in Alabama report hauling hazmat. The average fleet among them is 17 trucks versus 7.6 for all Alabama carriers, and the three largest operate about 42% of the trucks these carriers report.
For the full picture, see our Alabama 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 Alabama page.
Frequently asked questions
How many hazmat trucking companies are in Alabama?
Alabama has 758 active for-hire carriers that report hauling hazmat, out of 5,332 registered in the state as of September 2026 (14.2%). Together they report about 12,890 trucks.
Which Alabama carriers haul hazmat with the largest fleets?
Among carriers registered in Alabama, Aaa Cooper Transportation, Wiley Sanders Truck Lines Inc., J & M Tank Lines Inc. report the largest fleets that haul hazmat. Fleet sizes and cargo types are self-reported.
Where are hazmat carriers located in Alabama?
Birmingham has the most, with 46 carriers, followed by Mobile (41) and Montgomery (37).