Safest Trucking Companies in the US
Active US motor carriers with a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating, zero crashes, and zero out-of-service violations — ranked by fleet size. Only a small fraction of the 2.2 million registered carriers meet all three criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a trucking company "safest" by FMCSA standards?
A carrier is considered among the safest when they hold a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA, have zero recorded crashes in FMCSA data, and have zero out-of-service violations across all inspections. This ranking also requires at least 10 inspections on record to ensure statistical reliability.
What is an FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating?
A Satisfactory rating is the highest safety rating awarded by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It is issued after a compliance review and indicates that the carrier has adequate safety management controls in place. Not all carriers have been formally rated — unrated carriers are not included in this list.
Where does this safety data come from?
This data is sourced from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (CENSUS1), Safety Measurement System (SMS), and inspection records — all public datasets released by the US Department of Transportation. Data is updated monthly.
About This Ranking
This list ranks active US motor carriers authorized for hire that meet all three safety criteria: an FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating, zero crashes in FMCSA records, and zero out-of-service violations across all inspections.
Carriers must have at least 50 power units and 10 or more recorded inspections to qualify, ensuring the zero-violation record reflects a meaningful operational history rather than a lack of oversight. Transit authorities, school districts, and government fleets are excluded to focus on commercial freight carriers.
Click any carrier name to view their full FMCSA profile, including safety rating history, inspection out-of-service rates, crash records, and SMS BASIC scores.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (CENSUS1), SMS, and Inspection datasets. Updated monthly.