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Trucking Companies in Rhode Island

Directory of 4,218+ registered carriers in Rhode Island (RI). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is the smallest state but its location between Boston and New York makes it a natural stopping point on the I-95 corridor. CVS Health's headquarters in Woonsocket generates significant pharmaceutical and retail distribution freight. Providence's port handles modest cargo volumes. The state's compact size means most deliveries are short-haul or LTL. Tight roads, aging infrastructure, and dense population create challenging operating conditions, but rates reflect the difficulty of serving this market.

Top Trucking Companies in Rhode Island

1

Estes Express Lines

City
Warwick, RI
Fleet Size
9,800+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
2

FedEx Freight

City
Warwick, RI
Fleet Size
40,000+
Specialties
LTLExpedited
3

Ocean State Trucking

City
Providence, RI
Fleet Size
150+
Specialties
Dry VanLTL
4

Narragansett Bay Freight

City
Cranston, RI
Fleet Size
120+
Specialties
LTLReefer
5

Providence Port Drayage

City
Providence, RI
Fleet Size
100+
Specialties
DrayageContainer
6

A. Duie Pyle

City
Warwick, RI
Fleet Size
1,800+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
7

Little Rhody Transport

City
Woonsocket, RI
Fleet Size
80+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
8

CVS Health Fleet

City
Woonsocket, RI
Fleet Size
300+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferDedicated

Rhode Island Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.75

Top Equipment Types

LTLDry VanReefer

Major Freight Hubs

  • Providence
  • Warwick
  • Cranston

Key Industries

  • Healthcare distribution (CVS HQ)
  • Jewelry manufacturing
  • Marine/fishing
  • Education

Rhode Island Trucking Regulations

Rhode Island follows federal trucking regulations and participates in NESCAUM emissions standards. The state has tolls on several bridges. Truck restrictions apply on many local roads due to weight and size limitations. The Newport-Pell Bridge and Jamestown Bridge are critical but have wind closure policies. Annual vehicle inspections are required.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has approximately 4,218 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include Estes Express Lines, FedEx Freight, Ocean State Trucking.
The largest carriers operating in Rhode Island include Estes Express Lines, FedEx Freight, Ocean State Trucking. These companies cover specialties including LTL, Dry Van, Reefer. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in Rhode Island are LTL, Dry Van, Reefer. Key industries driving freight demand include Healthcare distribution (CVS HQ), Jewelry manufacturing, Marine/fishing, Education. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.75.
The major freight hubs in Rhode Island are Providence, Warwick, Cranston. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
Rhode Island follows federal trucking regulations and participates in NESCAUM emissions standards. The state has tolls on several bridges. Truck restrictions apply on many local roads due to weight and size limitations. The Newport-Pell Bridge and Jamestown Bridge are critical but have wind closure policies. Annual vehicle inspections are required.