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5 Best Trucking Companies in Seattle (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Freight moving through Seattle rarely fits one neat category, and that shows on this list: ratings run from 4.1 up to a perfect 5, but review counts stay small, topping out at 89. Becker Trucking has been running flatbed and dry van service out of Tukwila since 1925, according to its own site, while a couple of the highest-rated names here are closer to freight forwarders and haulers than trucking companies in the traditional sense, so read each entry before you call.

Short answer: United Motor Freight, based near the Port of Seattle, is the clearest fit for oversized and heavy-haul trucking, rated 4.1 across 32 reviews. Becker Trucking in Tukwila has run flatbed and dry van service since 1925, rated 4.2 from 24 reviews. Two other names on this page, Platton and Coastal Transportation, are worth knowing about but aren't traditional local trucking operations, so we've flagged what they actually do below.
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Seattle freight and trucking options compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Platton 4.7 ★ 89 International freight forwarding, not local trucking View ›
2 Timeless Transportation Group 5.0 ★ 49 Junk removal and small hauling, not freight trucking View ›
3 Coastal Transportation, Inc 4.6 ★ 50 Marine cargo to Alaska, not road trucking View ›
4 United Motor Freight Inc 4.1 ★ 32 Oversized and heavy-haul trucking View ›
5 Becker Trucking 4.2 ★ 24 Flatbed and dry van freight, long-established View ›
5 Best Trucking Companies in Seattle (2026)

What each name actually does

Platton logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Platton

4.789 Google reviews

Platton is a digital freight forwarder for US importers, handling ocean and air freight booking, customs clearance, and drayage from Asia into US ports including Seattle-Tacoma, according to its own site. It's downtown-based with offices coordinating shipments rather than running its own local truck fleet, and it holds the highest review count and rating of the group here, though the service is import logistics, not general trucking.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe real-time tracking and reliable vessel booking that avoided missed cutoffs at origin ports
  • One long-term customer reported 18 months of containers moving from Chinese ports through Terminal 18 with pickup within 2 to 3 days of discharge
  • Handles the full chain from overseas booking to customs clearance under one point of contact

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review described a shipping quote that rose from roughly $8,500 to over $15,000 over the course of the job, plus a delayed liftgate truck and unresolved damage claim
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume89 · 98th
Confidenceearly
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Included here because it shows up in trucking-adjacent searches, but this is an import freight forwarder, not a company to call for a local trucking job. Its highest-volume review is also its most negative, worth reading in full before committing to a large shipment.

Website+1206-776-2292 Directions

701 5th Ave Suite 4200, Seattle, WA 98104

Timeless Transportation Group logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Timeless Transportation Group

5.049 Google reviews

Timeless Transportation Group lists trucking and LTL freight brokerage on its own site, but its five Google reviews all describe a different service entirely: furniture removal, deck board hauling, and clearing out a garage, work led by a named contact, Anthony. Google's own category tags reflect this mismatch, listing it as a mover and junk removal service alongside trucking company.

What people praise

  • Every reviewer describes fast, communicative response and upfront, reasonable pricing
  • Anthony is named directly and repeatedly as professional and easy to work with
  • Customers describe both small hauls and full-property cleanouts handled efficiently

Worth knowing

  • No review currently describes freight or trucking work, so its fit for that use case is unverified from what's public
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating5 / 5
Review volume49 · 88th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect rating, but based entirely on residential hauling and junk removal jobs, not freight trucking. If you need furniture or debris moved, the reviews support it. If you need commercial freight moved, we can't verify that from what's here.

Website+1206-203-1099 Directions
Coastal Transportation, Inc logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Coastal Transportation, Inc

4.650 Google reviews

Coastal Transportation runs vessel-based cargo shipping between Seattle and Western Alaska, operating since 1984 with a fleet of five ships according to its own site. It handles dry, chilled, and frozen freight by sea rather than by truck, and Google categorizes it simply as a transportation service.

What people praise

  • One customer with decades of experience called out excellent, friendly service getting loaded quickly at the dock
  • A driver specifically praised the attentiveness and safety focus of staff member Mary during a passenger trip
  • 40 years of continuous operation on the Seattle-to-Alaska route

Worth knowing

  • Some reviews describe general dock navigation, like unclear signage, rather than service quality
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume50 · 93th
Confidenceearly
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown76% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Included for completeness since it appears in local freight searches, but this is marine cargo shipping to Alaska, not a trucking company for local or regional road freight.

Website+1206-282-9979 Directions

4025 13th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

United Motor Freight Inc logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

United Motor Freight Inc

4.132 Google reviews

United Motor Freight is based near the Port of Seattle in South Park, running oversized trucking, drayage and intermodal delivery, bonded warehousing, and project cargo and heavy haul work. Its site describes it as the only Seattle transportation company able to move cargo directly from a steamship into its own Customs-bonded container freight stations, a specific niche among general freight haulers.

What people praise

  • One reviewer with heavy haul and import-export experience called the company's work unmatched for that niche
  • A driver reviewer described fast loading, under 20 minutes
  • Operates its own bonded container freight stations in both Seattle and Tacoma

Worth knowing

  • A couple of older reviews describe slow loading and a dispute involving a driver's on-road conduct
  • Reviews are thin in volume, so the rating rests on a small sample
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume32 · 83th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 years ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown66% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clearest fit for genuine heavy-haul and oversized trucking on this page, backed by real port-adjacent infrastructure rather than just a fleet.

Website+1206-933-0515 Directions

3800 W Marginal Wy SW, Seattle, WA 98106

Becker Trucking logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Becker Trucking

4.224 Google reviews

Becker Trucking is a Tukwila-based trucking company running dry van, flatbed, and specialized trailer service including RGN, stepdeck, and Conestoga curtain vans, serving Washington and Oregon. Its own site dates the company back to 1925, making it the longest-established name on this page by a wide margin.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe quick, easy loading and a welcoming yard for drivers
  • One long-time customer called the team one of the best freight companies around, citing quick turnarounds under time pressure
  • A wide range of trailer types available for different freight needs

Worth knowing

  • Its Google listing is unclaimed, so business responses to reviews aren't shown
  • Smallest review count on this page, so the rating carries less weight than the others
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume24 · 63th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown71% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A century-old operation with a real trailer fleet built for varied freight, though the thin review count means it's worth calling directly to confirm current capacity.

Website+1206-246-9500 Directions

6350 S 143rd St, Tukwila, WA 98168

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each business. Review volume measures how many customers have rated them, weighed against the others on this page. Confidence combines both, so a rating built on dozens of reviews carries more weight than one built on a handful. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

What does trucking and freight service cost in Seattle (2026)?

Freight pricing depends heavily on cargo type, distance, and whether it’s local trucking, oversized heavy haul, or international import logistics. One reviewer’s freight forwarding quote moved from roughly $8,500 to over $15,000 as the job progressed, illustrating how much scope and customs charges can shift a final bill. Get a detailed, itemized quote in writing before committing to any freight job.

Serving greater Seattle

This list spans downtown Seattle near the port, South Park close to Terminal 18, and Tukwila to the south, all positioned close to the freight corridors that move cargo through the region. If you’re searching for a trucking company near me in Seattle, proximity to the port matters most for anything involving imported freight.

What to ask before you hire a trucking or freight company

  • Do you handle local trucking, long-haul, or international freight forwarding, and which do I need?
  • Can you provide a full written quote before the job starts, including any customs or surcharge fees?
  • What size and type of trailer or truck will handle my freight?
  • How is cargo insured during transport?
  • What’s your average pickup-to-delivery timeline for a shipment like mine?
  • Are you licensed and bonded for the type of freight I’m moving?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, shown with a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

Are all of these actually trucking companies?

Not exactly. Platton is an international freight forwarder, Coastal Transportation ships cargo by vessel to Alaska, and Timeless Transportation Group’s reviews describe junk removal and hauling rather than freight trucking. We’ve flagged each one so you can tell which fits your actual need.

Which name is the best fit for oversized or heavy-haul trucking?

United Motor Freight, based near the Port of Seattle, specializes in oversized trucking, drayage, and heavy haul with its own bonded container stations.

How did you choose these businesses?

We pulled real Google Business data for trucking and freight-related businesses across Seattle, then ranked on a mix of rating, review volume, and how recently people are still leaving reviews.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in July 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

The bottom line

For actual local and regional trucking, United Motor Freight and Becker Trucking are the two names built for it, one specializing in heavy haul, the other in flatbed and dry van. If you’re moving furniture rather than freight, or shipping internationally rather than by road, look closer at what the other names on this page actually do before calling.

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