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

YRC Worldwide (Yellow)

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

Werner Enterprises

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

Sprint (T-Mobile) Private Fleet

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

Capitol Federal Logistics

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

Sunflower Carriers

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

Kansas Grain Transport

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

Cargill Meat Solutions Fleet

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

Spirit AeroSystems Fleet

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

FedEx Freight

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

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.