Business phone system for general freight trucking companies (local) in Nevada
220 general freight trucking companies (local) operated in Nevada in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 220CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,683mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 6.7U.S. 13.6
- State rank
- 37th of 51by count
The local trucking company industry in Nevada
Nevada had 220 general freight trucking companies (local) in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 484110, General Freight Trucking, Local). They employed 1,683 people in mid-March and reported $93.1 million in annual payroll. That is the 37th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. General freight trucking companies (local) make up 0.28% of the 77,297 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Nevada has 6.7 general freight trucking companies (local), 50.5% below the national rate of 13.6. The average establishment has 7.7 employees against 6.1 nationally. Payroll per employee is $55,299, 6.7% above the U.S. figure of $51,807.
| Measure | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 220 | 46,302 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,683 | 284,101 |
| Annual payroll | $93,069,000 | $14,718,527,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 7.7 | 6.1 |
| Payroll per employee | $55,299 | $51,807 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 6.7 | 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.
General freight trucking companies (local) by metro area in Nevada
Census published local trucking company counts for 6 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Nevada. The largest is Las Vegas, NV, with 141 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 97% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 141 | 982 | 5.9 |
| Reno, NV | 52 | 540 | 9.0 |
| Elko, NV | 8 | 40 | 14.2 |
| Pahrump, NV | 5 | 14 | 8.9 |
| Carson City, NV | 4 | 4 | 6.9 |
| Fallon, NV | 3 | — | 11.5 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at general freight trucking companies (local) in Nevada
73.9% of Nevada's general freight trucking companies (local) with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 77.6% nationally. 83.5% 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 | 161 | 73.9% | 77.6% |
| 5–9 employees | 21 | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 10–19 employees | 16 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 20–49 employees | 14 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 6 | 2.8% | 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.
What general freight trucking companies (local) in Nevada use the phone for
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.
Calls a local trucking company in Nevada might handle in a typical week include:
- A receiver calls about a delivery appointment.
- A shipper calls to book a pickup.
- Dispatch calls a customer with an ETA.
Texting shippers
Carriers text ETAs and delivery confirmations.
Texting from a local number in Nevada requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for an 8-person local trucking company
General freight trucking companies (local) in Nevada average 7.7 employees, so the comparison uses an 8-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 8 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $240.00 a month and 8 on Ooma Office Pro cost $199.60. Callata comes to $159.00 a month for 8 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $972 less than RingCentral for a local trucking company in Nevada 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 | $159.00 | $1,908.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $152.00 | $1,824.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $184.00 | $2,208.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $199.60 | $2,395.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $216.00 | $2,592.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $240.00 | $2,880.00 |
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 Nevada
Nevada has 3 geographic area codes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 702 | 786 | Pacific | 1947 | 725 |
| 775 | 601 | — | 1998 | none |
| 725 | 215 | Pacific | 2014 | 702 |
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 Nevada
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Nevada 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 Nevada?
220 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,683 people in mid-March.
Which Nevada metro area has the most general freight trucking companies (local)?
Las Vegas, NV, with 141 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost an 8-person local trucking company?
$240.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $199.60 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $159.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Nevada 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.