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Trucking Companies in Massachusetts

Directory of 39,363+ registered carriers in Massachusetts (MA). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is a premium freight market driven by biotech, pharma, and technology industries concentrated along the Route 128/I-495 corridor. Boston's compact and congested layout makes deliveries challenging but lucrative. The state's institutional density — Harvard, MIT, hospitals, and research facilities — creates steady demand for specialized and white-glove deliveries. The fishing industry in New Bedford and Gloucester drives reefer volume. Severe winter weather and notorious traffic congestion make this a high-rate but demanding market.

Top Trucking Companies in Massachusetts

1

XPO Logistics

City
Boston, MA
Fleet Size
13,000+
Specialties
LTLDry VanBrokerage
2

Estes Express Lines

City
Boston, MA
Fleet Size
9,800+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
3

New England Motor Freight

City
Springfield, MA
Fleet Size
800+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
4

A. Duie Pyle

City
Boston, MA
Fleet Size
1,800+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
5

Bay State Trucking

City
Worcester, MA
Fleet Size
200+
Specialties
Dry VanReefer
6

Clean Harbors

City
Braintree, MA
Fleet Size
700+
Specialties
HazmatTankerEnvironmental
7

Cape Cod Express

City
Wareham, MA
Fleet Size
150+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
8

Colony Moving & Storage

City
Boston, MA
Fleet Size
120+
Specialties
Household GoodsWhite Glove
9

FedEx Freight

City
Boston, MA
Fleet Size
40,000+
Specialties
LTLExpedited
10

Ryder System

City
Boston, MA
Fleet Size
9,000+
Specialties
DedicatedDry VanReefer

Massachusetts Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.80

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanLTLReefer

Major Freight Hubs

  • Boston
  • Worcester
  • Springfield
  • Fall River

Key Industries

  • Biotech/pharma
  • Technology
  • Education/institutional
  • Seafood

Massachusetts Trucking Regulations

Massachusetts enforces strict emissions regulations as part of the NESCAUM coalition. Trucks face severe congestion pricing and restrictions in the Boston metro area. The Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) charges tolls. Low bridge clearances in Boston (especially Storrow Drive, which has a famous history of truck strikes) require careful route planning. Annual state vehicle inspections are mandatory.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has approximately 39,363 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include XPO Logistics, Estes Express Lines, New England Motor Freight.
The largest carriers operating in Massachusetts include XPO Logistics, Estes Express 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 Massachusetts are Dry Van, LTL, Reefer. Key industries driving freight demand include Biotech/pharma, Technology, Education/institutional, Seafood. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.80.
The major freight hubs in Massachusetts are Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Fall River. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
Massachusetts enforces strict emissions regulations as part of the NESCAUM coalition. Trucks face severe congestion pricing and restrictions in the Boston metro area. The Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) charges tolls. Low bridge clearances in Boston (especially Storrow Drive, which has a famous history of truck strikes) require careful route planning. Annual state vehicle inspections are mandatory.