By the America’s Driving Force team · September 29, 2026 · Data source: U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Houston, Texas has 5,084 active for-hire trucking companies registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), running about 26,154 trucks and employing about 25,925 drivers (data current to September 2026). That is 11.8% of the carriers registered in Texas, and Houston ranks number 1 among Texas cities by carrier count. By reported fleet size, the largest include Ceva Freight LLC, Fuel South Express LLC, Ceva Logistics Us 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.
Houston, Texas at a glance
- 5,084 active for-hire carriers registered in Houston
- 26,154 trucks and 25,925 drivers reported
- 3,280 carriers (65%) run a single truck; 74 run 50 or more
- Average fleet: 5.1 trucks per carrier (statewide average: 5.4)
- 434 carriers report hauling hazardous materials
What stands out
Houston is the largest trucking market in Texas by carrier count, with 5084 registered carriers, or 11.8% of the 42981 in the state. Its average fleet of 5.1 trucks is close to the statewide 5.4, and the mix is familiar: 3280 carriers, 65%, run one truck, and 94% run fewer than 10. Where Houston stands out is the range of cargo. Beyond general freight, reported by 4847 carriers, building materials and construction are each reported by 2000 carriers, and 1394 report metal, sheets and coils. In addition, 434 carriers report hauling hazardous materials. Among the largest fleets, Ceva Freight LLC reports 1112 trucks and 1386 drivers, while Fuel South Express LLC and Ceva Logistics Us Inc. report 606 and 452 trucks. Together the three largest hold about 8% of the trucks reported in the city, so no single carrier dominates.
Largest carriers: Houston, Texas
These are the biggest carriers by number of trucks reported, among companies registered in Houston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fuel South Express LLC Houston, TX |
Liquids and gases, Hazmat | 606 trucks 1,018 drivers |
(831) 801-5798 USDOT 362702 |
| 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 |
| Us Autologistics, L.L.C. Houston, TX |
General freight, Hazmat | 382 trucks 353 drivers |
(713) 580-3623 USDOT 357779 |
| Xlr8 Delivery Inc. Houston, TX |
General freight, Household goods, Metal, sheets and coils and more | 331 trucks 272 drivers |
(281) 784-2302 USDOT 2926913 |
| Crane Cartage Freight Services Houston, TX |
General freight, Paper products, Oilfield equipment | 324 trucks 391 drivers |
(281) 233-9596 USDOT 1873432 |
| Tri Star Freight System Inc. Houston, TX |
General freight, Household goods, Metal, sheets and coils and more | 282 trucks 140 drivers |
(713) 631-1095 USDOT 325836 |
| Expedited Logistics And Freight Services LLC Houston, TX |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber and more | 244 trucks 244 drivers |
(281) 442-3323 USDOT 1240099 |
| Palletized Trucking Inc. Houston, TX |
General freight, Household goods, Metal, sheets and coils and more | 224 trucks 184 drivers |
(713) 225-3303 USDOT 152429 |
| Trophy Trucking Houston, TX |
General freight, Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber and more | 221 trucks 235 drivers |
(832) 982-0004 USDOT 2871129 |
| Sunburst Truck Lines Houston, TX |
General freight, Hazmat | 178 trucks 178 drivers |
(713) 672-1027 USDOT 314795 |
| Elite Freightways LLC Houston, TX |
Metal, sheets and coils, Logs, poles and lumber, Building materials and more | 170 trucks 130 drivers |
(832) 488-4187 USDOT 3300200 |
| W W Rowland Trucking Company LLC Houston, TX |
General freight, Household goods, Metal, sheets and coils and more | 170 trucks 170 drivers |
(713) 675-1200 USDOT 213641 |
| Targa Transport LLC Houston, TX |
General freight, Liquids and gases, Chemicals and more | 161 trucks 137 drivers |
(713) 584-1000 USDOT 126597 |
What carriers in Houston haul
| Type of freight | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General freight | 4,847 | 95% |
| Building materials | 2,000 | 39% |
| Construction | 2,000 | 39% |
| Metal, sheets and coils | 1,394 | 27% |
| Logs, poles and lumber | 1,097 | 22% |
| Machinery and large objects | 1,007 | 20% |
How Houston compare with the rest of Texas
Houston accounts for 5,084 of the 42,981 carriers registered in Texas. The average fleet here is 5.1 trucks versus 5.4 statewide, and the three largest carriers listed above operate about 8% of all trucks reported in Houston.
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 trucking companies are in Houston?
Houston, Texas has 5,084 active for-hire trucking companies registered with the FMCSA as of September 2026, running about 26,154 trucks. That is 11.8% of the 42,981 carriers registered in Texas.
What is the largest trucking company in Houston?
By reported truck count, the largest carriers registered in Houston are Ceva Freight LLC, Fuel South Express LLC, Ceva Logistics Us Inc.. Fleet sizes are self-reported. National carriers headquartered elsewhere also operate in Houston but are registered in their home states, so they are not counted here.
How many trucking companies in Houston have only one truck?
3,280 of the 5,084 carriers in Houston (65%) report a single truck, and 94% operate fewer than 10 trucks.