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Trucking Companies in Montana

Directory of 4,860+ registered carriers in Montana (MT). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Montana

Montana is the fourth-largest state by area but has fewer than 1.1 million residents, creating unique trucking dynamics — long distances, sparse infrastructure, and premium rates for reaching remote areas. Billings serves as the primary freight hub, sitting on I-90 and I-94. The oil fields in the Bakken formation drive tanker demand, while ranching and agriculture generate livestock and grain freight. Mountain passes create seasonal challenges, and limited truck stops require careful fuel planning on north-south routes.

Top Trucking Companies in Montana

1

Watkins and Shepard Trucking

DOT Number
321456
City
Missoula, MT
Fleet Size
800+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
2

North Star Logistics

DOT Number
2345876
City
Billings, MT
Fleet Size
300+
Specialties
FlatbedHeavy Haul
3

Big Sky Trucking

DOT Number
2789654
City
Great Falls, MT
Fleet Size
200+
Specialties
Dry VanReefer
4

Treasure State Freight

DOT Number
3012789
City
Bozeman, MT
Fleet Size
150+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
5

Montana Rail Link Transport

DOT Number
1456789
City
Missoula, MT
Fleet Size
250+
Specialties
IntermodalFlatbed
6

ExxonMobil Billings Fleet

DOT Number
876234
City
Billings, MT
Fleet Size
180+
Specialties
TankerHazmat
7

Stillwater Mining Fleet

DOT Number
2456123
City
Columbus, MT
Fleet Size
120+
Specialties
FlatbedSpecialized
8

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number
90944
City
Billings, MT
Fleet Size
8,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferFlatbed

Montana Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.65

Top Equipment Types

FlatbedDry VanTanker

Major Freight Hubs

  • Billings
  • Missoula
  • Great Falls
  • Helena

Key Industries

  • Agriculture/ranching
  • Oil and gas
  • Mining
  • Lumber

Montana Trucking Regulations

Montana has no daytime speed limit for cars on rural interstates (though trucks are limited to 65 mph). The state allows 131,060 lbs on certain designated routes with special permits. Chain laws apply on mountain passes from October to May. No vehicle emissions testing. The state has limited port of entry hours which can affect routing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Montana

Montana has approximately 4,860 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include Watkins and Shepard Trucking, North Star Logistics, Big Sky Trucking.
The largest carriers operating in Montana include Watkins and Shepard Trucking, North Star Logistics, Big Sky Trucking. These companies cover specialties including Flatbed, Dry Van, Tanker. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in Montana are Flatbed, Dry Van, Tanker. Key industries driving freight demand include Agriculture/ranching, Oil and gas, Mining, Lumber. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.65.
The major freight hubs in Montana are Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Helena. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
Montana has no daytime speed limit for cars on rural interstates (though trucks are limited to 65 mph). The state allows 131,060 lbs on certain designated routes with special permits. Chain laws apply on mountain passes from October to May. No vehicle emissions testing. The state has limited port of entry hours which can affect routing.