Fast Trucking Compliance78 new trucking companies in Arkansas in May 2026
Arkansas added 78 new USDOT carrier registrations in May 2026 (−24.3% month over month, −11.4% vs. May 2025), ranking #36 of 51 jurisdictions. 52 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.
- May 2026 total
- 78
- Interstate-only
- 52
- Month over month
- −24.3%
- National rank
- #36
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Arkansas per month, June 2024 – May 2026.
Top cities, May 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | 6 |
| Jonesboro | 4 |
| Blytheville | 4 |
| Fayetteville | 3 |
| Springdale | 3 |
| Russellville | 3 |
| Fort Smith | 3 |
| Strong | 2 |
| Siloam Springs | 2 |
| Maumelle | 2 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 45 | 57.7% |
| 2–5 power units | 18 | 23.1% |
| 6–20 power units | 4 | 5.1% |
| 21+ power units | 3 | 3.8% |
| Not reported | 8 | 10.3% |
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, May 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/arkansas#top-cities). Updated June 11, 2026.
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