Trucking Companies in New Mexico

Directory of 5,640+ registered carriers in New Mexico (NM). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in New Mexico

New Mexico sits on critical east-west corridors (I-40, I-10) connecting Texas with Arizona and California. Albuquerque is the primary freight hub and a growing distribution center market. Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs generate specialized government freight. The border crossing at Santa Teresa (near Las Cruces) handles growing cross-border commerce with Mexico. Oil and gas activity in the Permian Basin's northwest corner drives tanker and flatbed demand. Long distances between services require careful fuel and rest planning.

Top Trucking Companies in New Mexico

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number: 90944
City: Albuquerque, NM
Fleet Size: 8,000+
Specialties: Dry VanReeferFlatbed

FedEx Ground

DOT Number: 529362
City: Albuquerque, NM
Fleet Size: 40,000+
Specialties: Dry VanExpedited

Mesilla Valley Transportation

DOT Number: 463377
City: Las Cruces, NM
Fleet Size: 2,000+
Specialties: Dry VanReefer

Enchantment Land Trucking

DOT Number: 2876543
City: Santa Fe, NM
Fleet Size: 200+
Specialties: Dry VanLTL

Rio Grande Carriers

DOT Number: 2345876
City: Albuquerque, NM
Fleet Size: 300+
Specialties: FlatbedDry Van

Intel Private Fleet (NM)

DOT Number: 1234876
City: Rio Rancho, NM
Fleet Size: 150+
Specialties: SpecializedDedicated

Navajo Nation Freight

DOT Number: 2987654
City: Gallup, NM
Fleet Size: 180+
Specialties: Dry VanReefer

White Sands Logistics

DOT Number: 3123456
City: Las Cruces, NM
Fleet Size: 120+
Specialties: FlatbedSpecialized

New Mexico Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.55

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanFlatbedReefer

Major Freight Hubs

Albuquerque
Las Cruces
Santa Fe
Farmington

Key Industries

National labs/research
Oil and gas
Agriculture
Military

New Mexico Trucking Regulations

New Mexico has a unique weight-distance tax requiring trucks over 26,000 lbs to file quarterly and pay based on miles traveled in the state. The state follows federal regulations otherwise. Permits are needed for oversize loads through NMDOT. Desert heat and high-altitude mountain passes create varied driving conditions across the state.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in New Mexico

New Mexico has approximately 5,640 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include Werner Enterprises, FedEx Ground, Mesilla Valley Transportation.

The largest carriers operating in New Mexico include Werner Enterprises, FedEx Ground, Mesilla Valley Transportation. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, Flatbed, Reefer. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.

The most common equipment types in New Mexico are Dry Van, Flatbed, Reefer. Key industries driving freight demand include National labs/research, Oil and gas, Agriculture, Military. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.55.

The major freight hubs in New Mexico are Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe, Farmington. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.