Trucking Companies in Arizona

Directory of 16,280+ registered carriers in Arizona (AZ). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Arizona

Arizona is home to Knight-Swift, the largest truckload carrier in North America, making Phoenix a major trucking industry hub. The state benefits from its position as a gateway between California and the rest of the country, with I-10 and I-40 serving as critical east-west corridors. Rapid growth in e-commerce fulfillment centers and semiconductor manufacturing has driven freight demand. No toll roads and year-round operations (except Flagstaff area winter) make it attractive for carriers.

Top Trucking Companies in Arizona

Knight-Swift Transportation

DOT Number: 125168
City: Phoenix, AZ
Fleet Size: 23,000+
Specialties: Dry VanReeferIntermodal

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number: 90944
City: Phoenix, AZ
Fleet Size: 8,000+
Specialties: Dry VanReeferFlatbed

Schneider National

DOT Number: 292958
City: Phoenix, AZ
Fleet Size: 10,500+
Specialties: Dry VanIntermodalTanker

CRST Expedited

DOT Number: 240788
City: Tucson, AZ
Fleet Size: 4,500+
Specialties: Dry VanExpedited

Mesilla Valley Transportation

DOT Number: 463377
City: Tucson, AZ
Fleet Size: 2,000+
Specialties: Dry VanReefer

Total Transportation of Mississippi

DOT Number: 518693
City: Phoenix, AZ
Fleet Size: 1,200+
Specialties: ReeferDry Van

Arizona Freight Carriers

DOT Number: 1892453
City: Chandler, AZ
Fleet Size: 300+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

Sun State International Trucks

DOT Number: 2341876
City: Mesa, AZ
Fleet Size: 180+
Specialties: FlatbedHeavy Haul

Desert Express Trucking

DOT Number: 2745123
City: Flagstaff, AZ
Fleet Size: 250+
Specialties: ReeferDry Van

Navajo Express

DOT Number: 1027843
City: Phoenix, AZ
Fleet Size: 1,800+
Specialties: Dry VanReefer

Arizona Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.65

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanReeferFlatbed

Major Freight Hubs

Phoenix
Tucson
Mesa
Chandler
Flagstaff

Key Industries

Semiconductor manufacturing
Aerospace/defense
E-commerce fulfillment
Copper mining

Arizona Trucking Regulations

Arizona has no vehicle emissions testing requirements for commercial trucks and offers 24/7 online oversize permits through ADOT. The state follows the standard 80,000 lbs GVW limit on interstates. Pilot/escort vehicles are required for loads exceeding 14 feet in width.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Arizona

Arizona has approximately 16,280 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include Knight-Swift Transportation, Werner Enterprises, Schneider National.

The largest carriers operating in Arizona include Knight-Swift Transportation, Werner Enterprises, Schneider National. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.

The most common equipment types in Arizona are Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed. Key industries driving freight demand include Semiconductor manufacturing, Aerospace/defense, E-commerce fulfillment, Copper mining. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.65.

The major freight hubs in Arizona are Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Flagstaff. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.