Trucking Companies in Maryland

Directory of 11,450+ registered carriers in Maryland (MD). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Maryland

Maryland's strategic position between the Northeast corridor and the South makes it a high-volume freight state. The Port of Baltimore is a top US port for auto imports and roll-on/roll-off cargo. The I-95 corridor through Baltimore is one of the busiest trucking corridors in the country. Government and military freight from the DC metro area, Fort Meade, and Aberdeen Proving Ground provide steady demand. The Eastern Shore (Delmarva Peninsula) is a major poultry producing region driving consistent reefer freight.

Top Trucking Companies in Maryland

XPO Logistics

DOT Number: 231367
City: Baltimore, MD
Fleet Size: 13,000+
Specialties: LTLDry VanBrokerage

Old Dominion Freight Line

DOT Number: 83804
City: Baltimore, MD
Fleet Size: 10,000+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

Estes Express Lines

DOT Number: 81003
City: Baltimore, MD
Fleet Size: 9,800+
Specialties: LTLDry Van

Baltimore Tank Lines

DOT Number: 456789
City: Baltimore, MD
Fleet Size: 400+
Specialties: TankerHazmat

Reliable Carriers

DOT Number: 234876
City: Baltimore, MD
Fleet Size: 350+
Specialties: Auto TransportSpecialized

Port of Baltimore Drayage

DOT Number: 2789123
City: Baltimore, MD
Fleet Size: 500+
Specialties: DrayageContainer

Chesapeake Transport

DOT Number: 2654876
City: Salisbury, MD
Fleet Size: 250+
Specialties: ReeferFlatbed

J.B. Hunt Transport Services

DOT Number: 534211
City: Baltimore, MD
Fleet Size: 12,000+
Specialties: Dry VanIntermodal

FedEx Freight

DOT Number: 529361
City: Baltimore, MD
Fleet Size: 40,000+
Specialties: LTLExpedited

Perdue Transportation

DOT Number: 189234
City: Salisbury, MD
Fleet Size: 700+
Specialties: ReeferDedicated

Maryland Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.65

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanLTLReeferDrayage

Major Freight Hubs

Baltimore
Hagerstown
Salisbury
Frederick

Key Industries

Port operations
Government/military
Poultry processing
Biotech/pharmaceuticals

Maryland Trucking Regulations

Maryland has multiple toll facilities including the Baltimore tunnels, Bay Bridge, and I-95 toll plaza. Baltimore's tunnels restrict hazmat loads, requiring detours via I-695. The state follows federal ELD and HOS regulations. Chesapeake Bay Bridge wind closures can strand trucks for hours. DC Beltway congestion through Maryland is among the worst in the nation for trucks.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Maryland

Maryland has approximately 11,450 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include XPO Logistics, Old Dominion Freight Line, Estes Express Lines.

The largest carriers operating in Maryland include XPO Logistics, Old Dominion Freight Line, Estes Express Lines. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, LTL, Reefer, Drayage. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.

The most common equipment types in Maryland are Dry Van, LTL, Reefer, Drayage. Key industries driving freight demand include Port operations, Government/military, Poultry processing, Biotech/pharmaceuticals. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.65.

The major freight hubs in Maryland are Baltimore, Hagerstown, Salisbury, Frederick. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.