By the America’s Driving Force team · September 29, 2026 · Data source: U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Birmingham, Alabama has 316 active for-hire trucking companies registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), running about 4,567 trucks and employing about 4,758 drivers (data current to September 2026). That is 5.9% of the carriers registered in Alabama, and Birmingham ranks number 1 among Alabama cities by carrier count. By reported fleet size, the largest include DMT Trucking LLC, J & M Tank Lines Inc., Buddy Moore Trucking Inc..
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Birmingham, Alabama at a glance
- 316 active for-hire carriers registered in Birmingham
- 4,567 trucks and 4,758 drivers reported
- 202 carriers (64%) run a single truck; 20 run 50 or more
- Average fleet: 14.5 trucks per carrier (statewide average: 7.6)
- 46 carriers report hauling hazardous materials
What stands out
Birmingham is Alabama's biggest trucking market by carrier count, with 316 registered carriers, 5.9% of the 5332 in the state. Fleets here are large for Alabama: the average is 14.5 trucks against 7.6 statewide, and 20 carriers report 50 or more trucks. That average is pulled up by a few big operators. DMT Trucking LLC reports 604 trucks, J & M Tank Lines Inc. 438 and Buddy Moore Trucking Inc. 359, and the three hold about 31% of all trucks reported in the city. Even so, 64% of Birmingham carriers run just one truck and 90% run fewer than 10. General freight is the most common cargo type at 295 carriers, and the mix also includes household goods, reported by 59 carriers, and 46 carriers that report hazardous materials.
Largest carriers: Birmingham, Alabama
These are the biggest carriers by number of trucks reported, among companies registered in Birmingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMT Trucking LLC Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber and more | 604 trucks 575 drivers |
(205) 788-4000 USDOT 795982 |
| 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 |
| Buddy Moore Trucking Inc. Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Household goods, Metal, sheets and coils and more | 359 trucks 354 drivers |
(205) 949-2260 USDOT 843883 |
| Shelton Trucking Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber and more | 330 trucks 293 drivers |
(800) 877-3201 USDOT 2911927 |
| Cec Express Delivery Service Birmingham, AL |
Machinery and large objects | 155 trucks 80 drivers |
(205) 841-6666 USDOT 274333 |
| 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 |
| Deep South Freight Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Household goods, Metal, sheets and coils and more | 109 trucks 107 drivers |
(205) 326-0490 USDOT 273403 |
| Watkins Trucking Company Inc. Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber and more | 96 trucks 85 drivers |
(205) 592-3422 USDOT 515711 |
| Transchem Usa Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Liquids and gases, Chemicals and more | 71 trucks 66 drivers |
(205) 876-1905 USDOT 2825662 |
| Church Transportation & Logistics Inc. Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Building materials and more | 58 trucks 50 drivers |
(205) 925-1977 USDOT 989057 |
| New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Household goods | 52 trucks 52 drivers |
(855) 624-4537 USDOT 2179652 |
| Thompson Delivery Services Colwright Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Household goods | 31 trucks 35 drivers |
(205) 870-7474 USDOT 713589 |
| Merida Transport LLC Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Household goods, Building materials and more | 22 trucks 15 drivers |
(205) 588-4299 USDOT 2425119 |
| Diamond Express Inc. Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Building materials, Paper products and more | 18 trucks 18 drivers |
(205) 591-0661 USDOT 380865 |
| Commercial Hauling Co Inc. Birmingham, AL |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber and more | 18 trucks 19 drivers |
(205) 251-1222 USDOT 226614 |
What carriers in Birmingham haul
| Type of freight | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General freight | 295 | 93% |
| Building materials | 96 | 30% |
| Construction | 96 | 30% |
| Metal, sheets and coils | 70 | 22% |
| Household goods | 59 | 19% |
| Machinery and large objects | 56 | 18% |
How Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama
Birmingham accounts for 316 of the 5,332 carriers registered in Alabama. The average fleet here is 14.5 trucks versus 7.6 statewide, and the three largest carriers listed above operate about 31% of all trucks reported in Birmingham.
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 trucking companies are in Birmingham?
Birmingham, Alabama has 316 active for-hire trucking companies registered with the FMCSA as of September 2026, running about 4,567 trucks. That is 5.9% of the 5,332 carriers registered in Alabama.
What is the largest trucking company in Birmingham?
By reported truck count, the largest carriers registered in Birmingham are DMT Trucking LLC, J & M Tank Lines Inc., Buddy Moore Trucking Inc.. Fleet sizes are self-reported. National carriers headquartered elsewhere also operate in Birmingham but are registered in their home states, so they are not counted here.
How many trucking companies in Birmingham have only one truck?
202 of the 316 carriers in Birmingham (64%) report a single truck, and 90% operate fewer than 10 trucks.