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Trucking Companies in Kansas

Directory of 8,960+ registered carriers in Kansas (KS). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Kansas

Kansas sits at the geographic center of the continental US, making it a natural crossroads for east-west freight along I-70 and north-south traffic on I-35. The state is a top wheat, cattle, and grain producer, driving significant agricultural freight demand. Kansas City (straddling the KS-MO border) is one of the largest rail and trucking hubs in the Midwest. Wichita's aerospace industry (Spirit AeroSystems, Textron) generates specialized flatbed loads. The western part of the state has significant oil and gas activity.

Top Trucking Companies in Kansas

1

YRC Worldwide (Yellow)

DOT Number
145810
City
Overland Park, KS
Fleet Size
12,000+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
2

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number
90944
City
Kansas City, KS
Fleet Size
8,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferFlatbed
3

Sprint (T-Mobile) Private Fleet

DOT Number
987432
City
Overland Park, KS
Fleet Size
200+
Specialties
DedicatedSpecialized
4

Capitol Federal Logistics

DOT Number
2345678
City
Topeka, KS
Fleet Size
150+
Specialties
Dry VanLTL
5

Sunflower Carriers

DOT Number
2891456
City
Wichita, KS
Fleet Size
300+
Specialties
Dry VanReefer
6

Kansas Grain Transport

DOT Number
3012345
City
Dodge City, KS
Fleet Size
250+
Specialties
HopperFlatbed
7

Cargill Meat Solutions Fleet

DOT Number
765123
City
Dodge City, KS
Fleet Size
400+
Specialties
ReeferDedicated
8

Spirit AeroSystems Fleet

DOT Number
1876543
City
Wichita, KS
Fleet Size
150+
Specialties
FlatbedSpecialized
9

FedEx Freight

DOT Number
529361
City
Kansas City, KS
Fleet Size
40,000+
Specialties
LTLExpedited
10

Old Dominion Freight Line

DOT Number
83804
City
Kansas City, KS
Fleet Size
10,000+
Specialties
LTLDry Van

Kansas Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.35

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanReeferHopperFlatbed

Major Freight Hubs

  • Kansas City
  • Wichita
  • Topeka
  • Dodge City

Key Industries

  • Agriculture/grain
  • Meatpacking
  • Aerospace manufacturing
  • Oil and gas

Kansas Trucking Regulations

Kansas follows standard federal trucking regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit on interstates. The Kansas Turnpike (I-35) charges tolls. The state offers generous harvest permits allowing overweight grain trucks during harvest season. Wind energy corridor permits are available for oversized wind turbine component loads. No state vehicle inspection program.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Kansas

Kansas has approximately 8,960 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include YRC Worldwide (Yellow), Werner Enterprises, Sprint (T-Mobile) Private Fleet.
The largest carriers operating in Kansas include YRC Worldwide (Yellow), Werner Enterprises, Sprint (T-Mobile) Private Fleet. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, Reefer, Hopper, Flatbed. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in Kansas are Dry Van, Reefer, Hopper, Flatbed. Key industries driving freight demand include Agriculture/grain, Meatpacking, Aerospace manufacturing, Oil and gas. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.35.
The major freight hubs in Kansas are Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, Dodge City. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
Kansas follows standard federal trucking regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit on interstates. The Kansas Turnpike (I-35) charges tolls. The state offers generous harvest permits allowing overweight grain trucks during harvest season. Wind energy corridor permits are available for oversized wind turbine component loads. No state vehicle inspection program.