By the America’s Driving Force team · September 29, 2026 · Data source: U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Detroit, Michigan has 479 active for-hire trucking companies registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), running about 3,818 trucks and employing about 3,991 drivers (data current to September 2026). That is 6.2% of the carriers registered in Michigan, and Detroit ranks number 1 among Michigan cities by carrier count. By reported fleet size, the largest include Voyager Express Inc., SFD Transportation Corp, Fca Transport LLC.
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Detroit, Michigan at a glance
- 479 active for-hire carriers registered in Detroit
- 3,818 trucks and 3,991 drivers reported
- 317 carriers (66%) run a single truck; 23 run 50 or more
- Average fleet: 8 trucks per carrier (statewide average: 10.7)
- 43 carriers report hauling hazardous materials
What stands out
Detroit has 479 registered carriers, 6.2% of the 7739 in Michigan, and it ranks first among the state's cities by carrier count. The average fleet here is 8 trucks, below the statewide 10.7, and 66% of carriers operate a single truck. Truck ownership is fairly concentrated at the top, though: the three largest carriers, Voyager Express Inc. with 400 trucks, SFD Transportation Corp with 308 and Fca Transport LLC with 292, hold about 26% of all trucks reported in Detroit. Fca Transport LLC also reports 601 drivers against 292 trucks, the biggest gap between the two figures among the three. General freight is reported by 452 carriers, 43 report hauling hazardous materials, and 23 carriers report 50 or more trucks.
Largest carriers: Detroit, Michigan
These are the biggest carriers by number of trucks reported, among companies registered in Detroit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyager Express Inc. Detroit, MI |
General freight | 400 trucks 400 drivers |
(313) 908-1252 USDOT 1974009 |
| SFD Transportation Corp Detroit, MI |
General freight, Paper products | 308 trucks 262 drivers |
(313) 659-7641 USDOT 2990034 |
| Fca Transport LLC Detroit, MI |
Hazmat | 292 trucks 601 drivers |
(313) 252-2565 USDOT 151289 |
| Alibaba Transportation LLC Detroit, MI |
General freight | 215 trucks 195 drivers |
(313) 652-9997 USDOT 3752362 |
| Ryte Trans LLC Detroit, MI |
General freight | 186 trucks 93 drivers |
(313) 979-0030 USDOT 4473357 |
| American Motor Lines Inc. Detroit, MI |
Metal, sheets and coils, Building materials, Machinery and large objects and more | 115 trucks 113 drivers |
(734) 722-9500 USDOT 173929 |
| Churchill Transportation Inc. Detroit, MI |
General freight, Chemicals | 103 trucks 74 drivers |
(313) 896-1500 USDOT 170798 |
| Hammam Logistic LLC Detroit, MI |
General freight | 95 trucks 176 drivers |
(313) 421-2790 USDOT 4182179 |
| Five Crowns Trucking Detroit, MI |
General freight, Dry bulk | 83 trucks 96 drivers |
(313) 842-3845 USDOT 3433774 |
| L & D Transport Inc. Detroit, MI |
General freight, Hazmat | 70 trucks 63 drivers |
(734) 744-8133 USDOT 1764578 |
| Alamri Transport LLC Detroit, MI |
General freight | 65 trucks 65 drivers |
(313) 266-3728 USDOT 3728607 |
| PVS Minibulk Inc. Detroit, MI |
Liquids and gases, Chemicals, Hazmat | 60 trucks 28 drivers |
(313) 921-1200 USDOT 2054804 |
| Comprehensive Logistics Company LLC Detroit, MI |
General freight, Hazmat | 55 trucks 100 drivers |
(423) 710-0142 USDOT 2358780 |
| Global Transit Systems Inc. Detroit, MI |
General freight | 55 trucks 60 drivers |
(313) 887-1986 USDOT 3487577 |
| Mclaren Transport Detroit, MI |
General freight | 55 trucks 60 drivers |
(313) 380-3333 USDOT 3244530 |
What carriers in Detroit haul
| Type of freight | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General freight | 452 | 94% |
| Building materials | 101 | 21% |
| Construction | 101 | 21% |
| Metal, sheets and coils | 69 | 14% |
| Paper products | 69 | 14% |
| Beverages | 64 | 13% |
How Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan
Detroit accounts for 479 of the 7,739 carriers registered in Michigan. The average fleet here is 8 trucks versus 10.7 statewide, and the three largest carriers listed above operate about 26% of all trucks reported in Detroit.
For the full picture, see our Michigan 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 Michigan page.
Frequently asked questions
How many trucking companies are in Detroit?
Detroit, Michigan has 479 active for-hire trucking companies registered with the FMCSA as of September 2026, running about 3,818 trucks. That is 6.2% of the 7,739 carriers registered in Michigan.
What is the largest trucking company in Detroit?
By reported truck count, the largest carriers registered in Detroit are Voyager Express Inc., SFD Transportation Corp, Fca Transport LLC. Fleet sizes are self-reported. National carriers headquartered elsewhere also operate in Detroit but are registered in their home states, so they are not counted here.
How many trucking companies in Detroit have only one truck?
317 of the 479 carriers in Detroit (66%) report a single truck, and 90% operate fewer than 10 trucks.