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Trucking Companies in North Dakota

Directory of 6,567+ registered carriers in North Dakota (ND). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in North Dakota

North Dakota's trucking industry was transformed by the Bakken oil boom, which drove massive demand for tanker, flatbed, and heavy haul services to the western part of the state. While oil activity has stabilized, it remains a significant freight driver. Agriculture is the backbone — the state is a top producer of wheat, sunflowers, and durum. Fargo serves as the primary logistics hub on the I-94 corridor. Extreme winter weather creates premium rates during the cold months but also increases operating risks and costs significantly.

Top Trucking Companies in North Dakota

1

TMC Transportation

City
Fargo, ND
Fleet Size
3,600+
Specialties
FlatbedSpecialized
2

Magnum LTD

City
Fargo, ND
Fleet Size
500+
Specialties
Dry VanReefer
3

Bakken Oil Field Services

City
Williston, ND
Fleet Size
400+
Specialties
TankerFlatbedHeavy Haul
4

Northern Plains Trucking

City
Bismarck, ND
Fleet Size
200+
Specialties
Dry VanHopper
5

Dakota Carrier Network

City
Fargo, ND
Fleet Size
300+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
6

Prairie Freight

City
Grand Forks, ND
Fleet Size
150+
Specialties
Dry VanReefer
7

Red River Commodities Fleet

City
Fargo, ND
Fleet Size
180+
Specialties
HopperFlatbed
8

Hess Corporation Fleet

City
Williston, ND
Fleet Size
250+
Specialties
TankerHazmat

North Dakota Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.60

Top Equipment Types

TankerFlatbedHopperDry Van

Major Freight Hubs

  • Fargo
  • Bismarck
  • Williston
  • Grand Forks

Key Industries

  • Oil and gas (Bakken)
  • Agriculture/grain
  • Energy
  • Food processing

North Dakota Trucking Regulations

North Dakota follows federal trucking regulations and allows higher weights on certain state highways with permits. The state has spring load restrictions from March through May on many roads. No toll roads. Extreme winter weather from November through March creates hazardous driving conditions. The Bakken oil field region has specific permitting for oil field vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in North Dakota

North Dakota has approximately 6,567 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include TMC Transportation, Magnum LTD, Bakken Oil Field Services.
The largest carriers operating in North Dakota include TMC Transportation, Magnum LTD, Bakken Oil Field Services. These companies cover specialties including Tanker, Flatbed, Hopper, Dry Van. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in North Dakota are Tanker, Flatbed, Hopper, Dry Van. Key industries driving freight demand include Oil and gas (Bakken), Agriculture/grain, Energy, Food processing. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.60.
The major freight hubs in North Dakota are Fargo, Bismarck, Williston, Grand Forks. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
North Dakota follows federal trucking regulations and allows higher weights on certain state highways with permits. The state has spring load restrictions from March through May on many roads. No toll roads. Extreme winter weather from November through March creates hazardous driving conditions. The Bakken oil field region has specific permitting for oil field vehicles.