California — Port-Heavy, High-Volume Carrier Market

California Trucking Companies List
FMCSA Verified Contacts

The complete FMCSA database of California trucking companies — with DOT numbers, phone, email, equipment type, and fleet size. From the Ports of LA and Long Beach to the Central Valley, every carrier is here.

90K+CA Carriers
#2Largest Trucking State
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Why California Has 90,000+ Registered Carriers

California is home to the busiest port complex in the Western Hemisphere — the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach together handle more than 40% of all U.S. containerized imports. That volume of import freight drives massive carrier demand throughout the state, from drayage operators at the port gates to long-haul carriers moving goods inland to the rest of the country.

Add the nation's largest agricultural output in the Central Valley, a booming tech logistics market in the Bay Area, and population density requiring constant last-mile delivery — and you have the second-largest trucking state by carrier count, with 90,000+ FMCSA-registered motor carriers.

Los Angeles Long Beach (Port) San Diego San Francisco Bay Area Fresno Sacramento Stockton Bakersfield Riverside / IE San Jose

California Trucking Industry Snapshot

90K+Active CA Motor Carriers
#2Largest Trucking State by Carrier Count
40%of U.S. Port Container Volume (LA/LB)
75%of CA Carriers Are Owner Operators

What's Included

The California trucking company list is a state-filtered subset of our full national FMCSA database. Each CA carrier record contains:

Legal Company Name
DBA / Trade Name
DOT Number
MC Number
Owner / Principal Name
Business Phone
Email Address
Physical Address
City / State / ZIP
Equipment Type
Number of Power Units
Number of Drivers
Cargo Classification
Operating Status
Insurance Filing
Entity Type

California Trucking Sectors to Target

🚢 Port Drayage (LA/Long Beach)

Thousands of port-registered drayage carriers operate at the Ports of LA and Long Beach — ideal for container chassis rentals, port permits, and drayage software vendors.

🌾 Reefer / Agriculture

The Central Valley produces most of the nation's fruits, nuts, and vegetables. California has one of the largest reefer carrier populations in the country.

🚛 Dry Van

General freight trucking is concentrated in Southern California and the Inland Empire — the nation's largest inland distribution hub, fed by port imports.

🔩 Flatbed & Heavy Haul

Construction and infrastructure projects across California generate consistent flatbed demand, particularly in the Bay Area and SoCal metros.

California Compliance Note

California has unique carrier compliance requirements — including CARB (California Air Resources Board) regulations, AB5 independent contractor rules, and additional state-level operating permits. Our list includes carriers operating under current CA-registered authority.

Who Uses the California Carrier List?

Freight Brokers

Build a CA carrier base for West Coast lanes. Direct contact to reefer, flatbed, dry van, and port drayage operators across all major CA metros.

Insurance Agents

CA commercial trucking insurance is a massive market. Reach 90K+ carriers direct with targeted campaigns by equipment type and fleet size.

Factoring Companies

California owner operators run high-volume, high-cost operations. Quick-pay factoring is a valuable service — reach them before competitors do.

ELD Vendors

California's compliance environment makes CA carriers highly receptive to compliance tools. Target small fleets and owner ops by equipment type.

Port & Drayage Services

Chassis rental, port permits, terminal software, and drayage-related services target the massive carrier community at LA/Long Beach — all in the database.

CARB Compliance Vendors

CARB regulations require older diesel equipment to be retrofitted or replaced. Filter CA carriers by equipment type and fleet size to reach operators facing compliance deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many California trucking companies are in the database?
Approximately 90,000+ active motor carrier entities registered with FMCSA list California as their state of operation — the second-highest carrier count of any state.
Does the California data include port drayage carriers?
Yes. Drayage carriers operating at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are registered with FMCSA and included in the dataset. Filter by cargo type or ZIP code to target the port area.
Can I buy only California carriers?
Our standard purchase is the full national list at $99, which you can filter to California using the State column. The national list gives you access to all 50 states including California, Texas, and Florida.
Is there a subscription or recurring fee?
No. One-time payment of $99. No recurring fees, no subscription, no login required after delivery.
What format is the data delivered in?
CSV and Excel (.xlsx). Compatible with Excel, Google Sheets, Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp, and most CRM and marketing platforms.

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