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Trucking Companies in Nevada

Directory of 10,507+ registered carriers in Nevada (NV). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Nevada

Nevada's trucking market is split between Las Vegas in the south and Reno/Sparks in the north. Las Vegas generates massive freight demand for its hospitality industry — every hotel, restaurant, and casino needs constant resupply. The Reno-Sparks area has exploded with e-commerce distribution centers (Amazon, Tesla Gigafactory, Apple, Switch) positioned to serve the California market without California regulations. No state income tax and business-friendly policies have attracted numerous carrier headquarters. The I-80 and I-15 corridors are critical national freight routes.

Top Trucking Companies in Nevada

1

Knight-Swift Transportation

City
Las Vegas, NV
Fleet Size
23,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferIntermodal
2

Werner Enterprises

City
Reno, NV
Fleet Size
8,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferFlatbed
3

XPO Logistics

City
Las Vegas, NV
Fleet Size
13,000+
Specialties
LTLDry VanBrokerage
4

Nevada Cement Company Fleet

City
Fernley, NV
Fleet Size
200+
Specialties
TankerSpecialized
5

Silver State Trucking

City
Sparks, NV
Fleet Size
300+
Specialties
Dry VanFlatbed
6

Tesla Gigafactory Fleet

City
Sparks, NV
Fleet Size
500+
Specialties
FlatbedSpecializedDedicated
7

Las Vegas Freight Lines

City
Las Vegas, NV
Fleet Size
250+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
8

Reno-Tahoe Carriers

City
Reno, NV
Fleet Size
180+
Specialties
ReeferDry Van
9

Schneider National

City
Reno, NV
Fleet Size
10,500+
Specialties
Dry VanIntermodalTanker
10

Amazon DLV Fleet

City
North Las Vegas, NV
Fleet Size
400+
Specialties
Dry VanDedicated

Nevada Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.60

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanReeferFlatbed

Major Freight Hubs

  • Las Vegas
  • Reno
  • Sparks
  • Henderson

Key Industries

  • Tourism/hospitality logistics
  • E-commerce fulfillment
  • Mining
  • EV manufacturing

Nevada Trucking Regulations

Nevada follows federal trucking regulations with no state income tax, making it attractive for carrier headquarters. The state has no toll roads. Chain requirements apply on mountain passes, particularly I-80 over Donner Summit approaching California. Weight limits are 80,000 lbs on interstates. Desert heat creates tire blowout risks during summer months.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Nevada

Nevada has approximately 10,507 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include Knight-Swift Transportation, Werner Enterprises, XPO Logistics.
The largest carriers operating in Nevada include Knight-Swift Transportation, Werner Enterprises, XPO Logistics. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in Nevada are Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed. Key industries driving freight demand include Tourism/hospitality logistics, E-commerce fulfillment, Mining, EV manufacturing. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.60.
The major freight hubs in Nevada are Las Vegas, Reno, Sparks, Henderson. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
Nevada follows federal trucking regulations with no state income tax, making it attractive for carrier headquarters. The state has no toll roads. Chain requirements apply on mountain passes, particularly I-80 over Donner Summit approaching California. Weight limits are 80,000 lbs on interstates. Desert heat creates tire blowout risks during summer months.