79 new trucking companies in Arkansas in September 2026
Arkansas added 79 new USDOT carrier registrations in September 2026 (−8.1% month over month, −22.5% vs. September 2025), ranking #35 of 51 jurisdictions. 59 were interstate carriers. Counts come from the public FMCSA Company Census File and include intrastate and private fleets - see the methodology before comparing against new-authority figures.
- September 2026 total
- 79
- Interstate-only
- 59
- Month over month
- −8.1%
- National rank
- #35
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Arkansas per month, October 2024 – September 2026.
Top cities, September 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Springdale | 5 |
| Jonesboro | 5 |
| Little Rock | 4 |
| Mena | 3 |
| North Little Rock | 3 |
| West Memphis | 3 |
| El Dorado | 2 |
| Ward | 2 |
| Bentonville | 2 |
| Dermott | 2 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 35 | 44.3% |
| 2–5 power units | 31 | 39.2% |
| 6–20 power units | 3 | 3.8% |
| 21+ power units | 1 | 1.3% |
| Not reported | 9 | 11.4% |
About this data
Counts are new USDOT registrations by add_date for carriers with a Arkansas physical address in the FMCSA Company Census File, including intrastate and private fleets - not new operating authorities. Snapshot taken . Full query description, caveats, and publish history live on the national methodology section. Starting a trucking company in Arkansas? Every federal filing is covered in the Arkansas compliance guide.
Source: "New trucking company registrations in Arkansas, September 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/arkansas#top-cities). Updated October 3, 2026.
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