Fast Trucking Compliance1,706 new trucking companies in California in May 2026
California added 1,706 new USDOT carrier registrations in May 2026 (−2.0% month over month, +10.0% vs. May 2025), ranking #2 of 51 jurisdictions. 689 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
- 1,706
- Interstate-only
- 689
- Month over month
- −2.0%
- National rank
- #2
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in California per month, June 2024 – May 2026.
Top cities, May 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Fresno | 88 |
| Los Angeles | 60 |
| Sacramento | 59 |
| Bakersfield | 52 |
| Fontana | 33 |
| San Diego | 32 |
| Stockton | 31 |
| Riverside | 26 |
| Manteca | 21 |
| San Jose | 20 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 907 | 53.2% |
| 2–5 power units | 550 | 32.2% |
| 6–20 power units | 97 | 5.7% |
| 21+ power units | 35 | 2.1% |
| Not reported | 117 | 6.9% |
About this data
Counts are new USDOT registrations by add_date for carriers with a California 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 California? Every federal filing is covered in the California compliance guide.
Source: "New trucking company registrations in California, May 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/california#top-cities). Updated June 11, 2026.
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