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Trucking Companies in Alabama

Directory of 8,420+ registered carriers in Alabama (AL). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Alabama

Alabama sits at the crossroads of major north-south and east-west freight corridors, with I-65, I-20, and I-10 intersecting in the state. The Port of Mobile handles growing container and bulk cargo volumes. Birmingham serves as the primary freight hub with strong automotive manufacturing demand from Mercedes-Benz and Honda plants. The state offers relatively low operating costs and moderate truck parking availability.

Top Trucking Companies in Alabama

1

J.B. Hunt Transport Services

DOT Number
534211
City
Birmingham, AL
Fleet Size
12,000+
Specialties
Dry VanIntermodal
2

Averitt Express

DOT Number
72830
City
Birmingham, AL
Fleet Size
4,900+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
3

AAA Cooper Transportation

DOT Number
12282
City
Dothan, AL
Fleet Size
3,200+
Specialties
LTLDry VanFlatbed
4

USA Truck

DOT Number
284539
City
Birmingham, AL
Fleet Size
2,100+
Specialties
Dry VanDedicated
5

Boyd Bros Transportation

DOT Number
206487
City
Clayton, AL
Fleet Size
800+
Specialties
FlatbedSpecialized
6

Gulf Relay

DOT Number
3186720
City
Mobile, AL
Fleet Size
250+
Specialties
Dry VanReefer
7

Southern Freight Services

DOT Number
1423867
City
Montgomery, AL
Fleet Size
180+
Specialties
Dry VanLTL
8

Bama Trucking

DOT Number
2156743
City
Tuscaloosa, AL
Fleet Size
120+
Specialties
FlatbedHeavy Haul
9

Dixie Carriers

DOT Number
1876234
City
Huntsville, AL
Fleet Size
350+
Specialties
ReeferDry Van
10

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number
90944
City
Birmingham, AL
Fleet Size
8,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferFlatbed

Alabama Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.45

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanFlatbedReefer

Major Freight Hubs

  • Birmingham
  • Mobile
  • Huntsville
  • Montgomery

Key Industries

  • Automotive manufacturing
  • Steel production
  • Aerospace
  • Agriculture

Alabama Trucking Regulations

Alabama follows federal ELD and HOS regulations with no additional state-specific mandates. The state allows 80,000 lbs GVW on interstates and offers online oversize/overweight permits through ALDOT. Annual vehicle inspections are required for all commercial vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Alabama

Alabama has approximately 8,420 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Averitt Express, AAA Cooper Transportation.
The largest carriers operating in Alabama include J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Averitt Express, AAA Cooper Transportation. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, Flatbed, Reefer. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in Alabama are Dry Van, Flatbed, Reefer. Key industries driving freight demand include Automotive manufacturing, Steel production, Aerospace, Agriculture. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.45.
The major freight hubs in Alabama are Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, Montgomery. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
Alabama follows federal ELD and HOS regulations with no additional state-specific mandates. The state allows 80,000 lbs GVW on interstates and offers online oversize/overweight permits through ALDOT. Annual vehicle inspections are required for all commercial vehicles.