Number of General Freight Trucking, Local Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
85,244
general freight trucking, local businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The general freight trucking, local industry has grown 120% since 2000 (from 38,743 to 85,244 firms).
- •The peak year was 2022 with 85,509 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+36.4%).
- •Employment: 1,238,502 workers in 2023 (25.3% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 34%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85,244 | 98,940 | 1,238,502 | 19.3% | 19.3% | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 85,509 | 98,704 | 1,218,319 | 26.5% | 13.4% | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 74,220 | 86,602 | 1,168,566 | 25.8% | 12.1% | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 63,867 | 75,579 | 1,121,693 | 18.2% | 16.1% | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 62,496 | 73,918 | 1,077,027 | 19.3% | 12.5% | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 58,081 | 69,189 | 1,015,040 | 18.5% | 12.0% | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 54,116 | 64,812 | 975,568 | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 53,940 | 64,797 | 982,899 | 17.3% | 13.3% | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 52,295 | 62,658 | 960,828 | 18.3% | 11.8% | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 49,150 | 58,840 | 923,300 | 15.6% | 13.1% | +1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.