# Heavy-Duty Fleet Operators (Class 8)

> 297K+ fleet locations operating Class 8 heavy-duty vehicles (33,000+ lbs GVWR) — long-haul trucking, heavy construction, and industrial operations

**Source:** https://gtm.ai/marketplace/gtm-audiences/heavy-duty-fleet-operators-class-8

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## Overview

Over 297,000 fleet locations operating Class 8 heavy-duty vehicles — the big rigs, semi-trucks, dump trucks, and heavy equipment carriers with a gross vehicle weight rating of 33,000 pounds or more. These operators represent the highest per-vehicle spend in the fleet market across fuel, maintenance, insurance, and driver costs.

## What's Included

- **Heavy-Duty Operators**: Fleet locations with at least one Class 8 vehicle registered
- **Class 8 Count**: Exact number of 33,000+ lb GVWR vehicles at each location
- **Full Fleet Profile**: Complete GVW class breakdown showing the mix of heavy, medium, and light-duty vehicles
- **Fuel Composition**: Predominantly diesel, with emerging CNG and electric adoption
- **Company Intelligence**: Industry, employee count, revenue, and corporate hierarchy

## Use Cases

### Class 8 Truck Sales & Leasing
Target operators for new and used semi-trucks, dump trucks, and heavy equipment. Class 8 vehicle count directly sizes the replacement and expansion opportunity.

### Heavy-Duty Parts & Service
Market engine overhauls, transmission rebuilds, brake systems, and preventive maintenance programs. Class 8 vehicles have the highest maintenance cost per unit in the fleet.

### CDL Driver Recruiting
Class 8 operations require CDL-licensed drivers. Target these fleet operators with driver recruiting platforms, staffing agencies, and driver training programs.

### DOT Compliance & Safety
Reach heavy-duty fleet operators with ELD solutions, hours-of-service tracking, CSA score management, and FMCSA compliance tools.