CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for general freight trucking companies (local) in Alaska
74 general freight trucking companies (local) operated in Alaska in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 74CBP 2023
- Employees
- 728mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 10.0U.S. 13.6
- State rank
- 49th of 51by count
The local trucking company industry in Alaska
Alaska had 74 general freight trucking companies (local) in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 484110, General Freight Trucking, Local). They employed 728 people in mid-March and reported $55.0 million in annual payroll. That is the 49th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. General freight trucking companies (local) make up 0.33% of the 22,178 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Alaska has 10.0 general freight trucking companies (local), 26.6% below the national rate of 13.6. The average establishment has 9.8 employees against 6.1 nationally. Payroll per employee is $75,618, 46.0% above the U.S. figure of $51,807.
| Measure | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 74 | 46,302 |
| Mid-March employees | 728 | 284,101 |
| Annual payroll | $55,050,000 | $14,718,527,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 9.8 | 6.1 |
| Payroll per employee | $75,618 | $51,807 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 10.0 | 13.6 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Alaska's largest markets for general freight trucking companies (local)
Census published local trucking company counts for 2 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Alaska. The largest is Anchorage, AK, with 23 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 59% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 23 | 405 | 5.6 |
| Fairbanks, AK | 21 | 114 | 22.1 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at general freight trucking companies (local) in Alaska
60.6% of Alaska's general freight trucking companies (local) with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 77.6% nationally. 80.3% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 43 | 60.6% | 77.6% |
| 5–9 employees | 14 | 19.7% | 8.9% |
| 10–19 employees | 7 | 9.9% | 6.7% |
| 20–49 employees | 7 | 9.9% | 4.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Why the phone matters for general freight trucking companies (local) in Alaska
Local freight carriers coordinate drivers, shippers and receivers throughout the day. Dispatchers need calls routed to them and drivers need to call from the road with a business number. That holds for general freight trucking companies (local) in Alaska as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for general freight trucking companies (local) in Alaska:
- Dispatch calls a customer with an ETA.
- A receiver calls about a delivery appointment.
- A shipper calls to book a pickup.
Business texting for general freight trucking companies (local)
Carriers text ETAs and delivery confirmations.
Texting from a local number in Alaska requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for general freight trucking companies (local) in Alaska
General freight trucking companies (local) in Alaska average 9.8 employees, so the comparison uses a 10-person team. Priced per seat, 10 users would run $300.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $249.50 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $199.00 a month for 10 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,212 less than RingCentral for a local trucking company in Alaska of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $199.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $190.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $230.00 | $2,760.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $249.50 | $2,994.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $300.00 | $3,600.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Alaska
Alaska has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a local trucking company can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 907 | 657 | Alaska | 1957 | none |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for general freight trucking companies (local) in Alaska
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Alaska is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many general freight trucking companies (local) are in Alaska?
74 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 728 people in mid-March.
Which Alaska metro area has the most general freight trucking companies (local)?
Anchorage, AK, with 23 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 10-person local trucking company?
$300.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $249.50 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $199.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Alaska number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.