By the America’s Driving Force team · September 29, 2026 · Data source: U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Texas has 3,518 active for-hire trucking companies that report hauling hazmat, registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and running about 51,520 trucks (data current to September 2026). That is 8.2% of the 42,981 carriers registered in Texas. By reported fleet size, the largest include Stevens Transport Inc., Ceva Freight LLC, Stevens Transport Cd.
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Hazmat carriers in Texas at a glance
- 3,518 active for-hire carriers report hauling hazmat in Texas (8.2% of the state’s carriers)
- 51,520 trucks and 52,791 drivers reported
- 1,824 carriers (52%) run a single truck; 192 run 50 or more
- Average fleet: 14.6 trucks per carrier (statewide average: 5.4)
- Most carriers based in Houston (434)
What stands out
Texas has 3518 carriers that report hauling hazardous materials, 8.2% of the 42981 registered in the state, with a combined 51520 trucks. Their average fleet is 14.6 trucks, well above the statewide 5.4, and 192 of them report 50 or more trucks. Still, 52% operate a single truck and 84% run fewer than 10. Stevens Transport Inc. leads with 2200 trucks and 2574 drivers, followed by Ceva Freight LLC with 1112 trucks and Stevens Transport Cd with 931; the three account for about 8% of the trucks in this group. Location matters here. Houston has 434 of these carriers, far more than El Paso with 154 or Midland with 103, and the list also includes Dallas with 87, San Antonio with 75, Fort Worth and Odessa with 72 each, and Laredo with 59.
Largest carriers: Hazmat carriers in Texas
These are the biggest carriers by number of trucks reported, among companies registered in Texas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Transport Inc. Dallas, TX |
General freight, Household goods, Chemicals and more | 2,200 trucks 2,574 drivers |
(972) 216-9000 USDOT 79466 |
| Ceva Freight LLC Houston, TX |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Machinery and large objects and more | 1,112 trucks 1,386 drivers |
(614) 482-5046 USDOT 1719074 |
| Stevens Transport Cd Dallas, TX |
General freight, Liquids and gases, Chemicals and more | 931 trucks 931 drivers |
(972) 216-9000 USDOT 697580 |
| Fuel South Express LLC Houston, TX |
Liquids and gases, Hazmat | 606 trucks 1,018 drivers |
(831) 801-5798 USDOT 362702 |
| Statewide Transport LLC San Antonio, TX |
General freight, Building materials, Machinery and large objects and more | 496 trucks 456 drivers |
(210) 524-3500 USDOT 333724 |
| Trimac Transportation Inc. Pasadena, TX |
Grain, feed and hay, Liquids and gases, Chemicals and more | 464 trucks 478 drivers |
(281) 985-0000 USDOT 36431 |
| Ceva Logistics Us Inc. Houston, TX |
General freight, Household goods, Metal, sheets and coils and more | 452 trucks 679 drivers |
(614) 482-5046 USDOT 187774 |
| Enterprise Transportation Co Houston, TX |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Machinery and large objects and more | 428 trucks 408 drivers |
(713) 381-6883 USDOT 115179 |
| Lone Star Transportation LLC Fort Worth, TX |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber and more | 404 trucks 331 drivers |
(800) 239-0166 USDOT 320691 |
| Us Autologistics, L.L.C. Houston, TX |
General freight, Hazmat | 382 trucks 353 drivers |
(713) 580-3623 USDOT 357779 |
| Texas Transeastern Inc. Pasadena, TX |
Liquids and gases, Chemicals, Hazmat | 344 trucks 535 drivers |
(713) 397-4334 USDOT 387401 |
| Xlr8 Delivery Inc. Houston, TX |
General freight, Household goods, Metal, sheets and coils and more | 331 trucks 272 drivers |
(281) 784-2302 USDOT 2926913 |
| Russell Transport Inc. El Paso, TX |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber and more | 329 trucks 304 drivers |
(915) 542-1495 USDOT 515580 |
| Pilot Thomas Logistics LLC Grapevine, TX |
General freight, Liquids and gases, Chemicals and more | 314 trucks 412 drivers |
(817) 877-8307 USDOT 1936338 |
| Car Transport Inc. Burleson, TX |
Hazmat | 309 trucks 231 drivers |
(817) 447-8062 USDOT 248283 |
Where hazmat carriers are based in Texas
| City | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 434 | 12% |
| El Paso | 154 | 4% |
| Midland | 103 | 3% |
| Dallas | 87 | 2% |
| San Antonio | 75 | 2% |
| Fort Worth | 72 | 2% |
| Odessa | 72 | 2% |
| Laredo | 59 | 2% |
How Hazmat carriers compare with the rest of Texas
3,518 of the 42,981 carriers registered in Texas report hauling hazmat. The average fleet among them is 14.6 trucks versus 5.4 for all Texas carriers, and the three largest operate about 8% of the trucks these carriers report.
For the full picture, see our Texas 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 Texas page.
Frequently asked questions
How many hazmat trucking companies are in Texas?
Texas has 3,518 active for-hire carriers that report hauling hazmat, out of 42,981 registered in the state as of September 2026 (8.2%). Together they report about 51,520 trucks.
Which Texas carriers haul hazmat with the largest fleets?
Among carriers registered in Texas, Stevens Transport Inc., Ceva Freight LLC, Stevens Transport Cd report the largest fleets that haul hazmat. Fleet sizes and cargo types are self-reported.
Where are hazmat carriers located in Texas?
Houston has the most, with 434 carriers, followed by El Paso (154) and Midland (103).