What are the biggest trucking companies in Missouri?

C.H. Robinson, J.B. Hunt, Landstar, Werner, RXO, and Prime Inc. (Springfield HQ).

Which Missouri cities have the most freight volume?

Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield — a central US rail-to-truck crossdock corridor.

What Missouri trucking regulations should I know?

Missouri requires intrastate authority through MoDOT, and its fuel taxes are among the lowest in the Midwest — a cost advantage for in-state operations.

How do I find loads in Missouri fast?

Use Numeo Load Hub to search DAT, Truckstop, RXO, C.H. Robinson, Arrive, TQL, J.B. Hunt and 15+ sources for Missouri origins in one query, ranked by profit for your truck. Turn on Load Radar and matching Missouri loads push to your phone and Telegram the moment they post.

What is the best DAT extension for Missouri dispatchers?

The Numeo Spot Chrome extension is the best DAT add-on for carriers running Missouri freight. Inside DAT and Truckstop it ranks loads by profitability, shows broker factoring/safety status inline, and drafts one-click rate-negotiation emails. Free on the Chrome Web Store (4.8★); works on every DAT tier.

Trucking guide · Missouri (MO)

Missouritrucking companies & freight guide

Missouri is the dominant Central US freight state. Kansas City and St Louis together form a balanced east/west freight axis; ag and food-grade volume runs heavy year-round.

Top Missouri freight metros

Kansas CityCentral US rail-to-truck crossdock hub.
St LouisMississippi corridor river-port market.
SpringfieldBass Pro Shops + regional distribution.

Common problems Missouri carriers face

Drawn from carriers running Missouri freight day-to-day.

East-west split splits dispatch attention

KC and St Louis serve opposite halves of the country. Owner-operators have to pick a side or run extra deadhead.

Ag and food-grade reefer is steady but lower-paying

MO produce and meat freight is reliable but margins are thin. Better tooling decides whether the year breaks even.

Mississippi River-corridor inbound is opaque

River-port intermodal volumes are harder to price than truck-only lanes. Real-time market data closes the gap.

How Numeo helps carriers in Missouri

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Numeo One TMS

AI-first TMS that handles broker updates, paperwork, accounting follow-up, and fleet monitoring. Three tiers from $99/month so it scales with the fleet.

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Popular freight lanes in Missouri

Top outbound lanes

Kansas City → Chicago
St Louis → Atlanta
Kansas City → Dallas
St Louis → New York

Top inbound lanes

Texas → Kansas City
Chicago → St Louis
California → Missouri

Top trucking companies & brokers

YRC Worldwide (Overland Park, KS — KC metro), C.H. Robinson, J.B. Hunt, Landstar, Werner, RXO.

Regulatory snapshot

Missouri requires intrastate authority through the Missouri Department of Transportation. MO fuel taxes are among the lowest in the Midwest.

Find live Missouri loads

Install the free Numeo Spot Chrome extension on DAT and Truckstop to see live Missouri rates, broker safety scores, and one-tap negotiation drafts. Or use Numeo Load Hub to search this market across 15+ boards at once.

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C.H. Robinson, J.B. Hunt, Landstar, Werner, RXO, and Prime Inc. (Springfield HQ).
Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield — a central US rail-to-truck crossdock corridor.
Missouri requires intrastate authority through MoDOT, and its fuel taxes are among the lowest in the Midwest — a cost advantage for in-state operations.
Use Numeo Load Hub to search DAT, Truckstop, RXO, C.H. Robinson, Arrive, TQL, J.B. Hunt and 15+ sources for Missouri origins in one query, ranked by profit for your truck. Turn on Load Radar and matching Missouri loads push to your phone and Telegram the moment they post.
The Numeo Spot Chrome extension is the best DAT add-on for carriers running Missouri freight. Inside DAT and Truckstop it ranks loads by profitability, shows broker factoring/safety status inline, and drafts one-click rate-negotiation emails. Free on the Chrome Web Store (4.8★); works on every DAT tier.

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