CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for general freight trucking companies (local) in New Hampshire
122 general freight trucking companies (local) operated in New Hampshire in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 122CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,128mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 8.7U.S. 13.6
- State rank
- 45th of 51by count
The local trucking company industry in New Hampshire
New Hampshire had 122 general freight trucking companies (local) in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 484110, General Freight Trucking, Local). They employed 1,128 people in mid-March and reported $60.8 million in annual payroll. That is the 45th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. General freight trucking companies (local) make up 0.31% of the 39,298 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) New Hampshire has 8.7 general freight trucking companies (local), 36.4% below the national rate of 13.6. The average establishment has 9.2 employees against 6.1 nationally. Payroll per employee is $53,913, 4.1% above the U.S. figure of $51,807.
| Measure | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 122 | 46,302 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,128 | 284,101 |
| Annual payroll | $60,814,000 | $14,718,527,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 9.2 | 6.1 |
| Payroll per employee | $53,913 | $51,807 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 8.7 | 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.
New Hampshire's largest markets for general freight trucking companies (local)
Census published local trucking company counts for 6 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of New Hampshire. The largest is Boston, MA-NH, with 442 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 53% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA-NH | 442 | 3,308 | 8.8 |
| Manchester, NH | 38 | 377 | 8.8 |
| Lebanon, NH-VT | 16 | 71 | 7.1 |
| Concord, NH | 11 | 29 | 7.0 |
| Keene, NH | 10 | 125 | 12.8 |
| Laconia, NH | 6 | 38 | 9.2 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at general freight trucking companies (local) in New Hampshire
64.5% of New Hampshire's general freight trucking companies (local) with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 77.6% nationally. 76.0% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 78 | 64.5% | 77.6% |
| 5–9 employees | 14 | 11.6% | 8.9% |
| 10–19 employees | 15 | 12.4% | 6.7% |
| 20–49 employees | 11 | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 3 | 2.5% | 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 New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to general freight trucking companies (local) in New Hampshire:
- A shipper calls to book a pickup.
- A receiver calls about a delivery appointment.
- A driver calls dispatch about a delay.
When nobody can pick up
Early-morning and evening calls from drivers are routine.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
Phone system pricing for a 9-person local trucking company
General freight trucking companies (local) in New Hampshire average 9.2 employees, so the comparison uses a 9-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $224.55 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $270.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). On Callata the same 9 people cost $179.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $1,092. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your shippers know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | 752 | Eastern | 1947 | 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 New Hampshire
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in New Hampshire, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many general freight trucking companies (local) are in New Hampshire?
122 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,128 people in mid-March.
Which New Hampshire metro area has the most general freight trucking companies (local)?
Boston, MA-NH, with 442 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 9-person local trucking company?
$270.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $224.55 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $179.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a New Hampshire 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.