Trucking Companies in Connecticut

Directory of 5,890+ registered carriers in Connecticut (CT). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Connecticut

Connecticut is a key link in the Northeast freight corridor, positioned between New York City and Boston along I-95. The state has significant pharmaceutical and defense manufacturing that generates high-value freight. Tight operating conditions with narrow roads and dense population centers make it challenging for large vehicles. However, proximity to major consumer markets means strong demand for last-mile and LTL services.

Top Trucking Companies in Connecticut

XPO Logistics

DOT Number: 231367
City: Greenwich, CT
Fleet Size: 13,000+
Specialties: LTLDry VanBrokerage

Dayton Freight Lines

DOT Number: 284213
City: Hartford, CT
Fleet Size: 4,200+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

New England Motor Freight

DOT Number: 193456
City: New Haven, CT
Fleet Size: 800+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

Nutmeg State Transport

DOT Number: 2891234
City: Bridgeport, CT
Fleet Size: 200+
Specialties: Dry VanLTL

Connecticut Freight Services

DOT Number: 3156789
City: Waterbury, CT
Fleet Size: 150+
Specialties: Dry VanReefer

Yankee Logistics

DOT Number: 2456123
City: Stamford, CT
Fleet Size: 180+
Specialties: LTLWhite Glove

FedEx Freight

DOT Number: 529361
City: Hartford, CT
Fleet Size: 40,000+
Specialties: LTLExpedited

Estes Express Lines

DOT Number: 81003
City: Hartford, CT
Fleet Size: 9,800+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

Connecticut Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.75

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanLTLReefer

Major Freight Hubs

Hartford
New Haven
Bridgeport
Stamford

Key Industries

Pharmaceuticals
Defense/aerospace
Financial services logistics
Manufacturing

Connecticut Trucking Regulations

Connecticut enforces strict emissions standards and requires commercial vehicles to comply with Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) standards. Trucks over 73,280 lbs require special permits. The state has numerous restricted local roads where trucks are prohibited. Highway use tax applies to heavy vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Connecticut

Connecticut has approximately 5,890 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include XPO Logistics, Dayton Freight Lines, New England Motor Freight.

The largest carriers operating in Connecticut include XPO Logistics, Dayton Freight Lines, New England Motor Freight. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, LTL, Reefer. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.

The most common equipment types in Connecticut are Dry Van, LTL, Reefer. Key industries driving freight demand include Pharmaceuticals, Defense/aerospace, Financial services logistics, Manufacturing. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.75.

The major freight hubs in Connecticut are Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.