1,528 new trucking companies in California in August 2026
California added 1,528 new USDOT carrier registrations in August 2026 (−20.1% month over month, −1.0% vs. August 2025), ranking #2 of 51 jurisdictions. 734 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.
- August 2026 total
- 1,528
- Interstate-only
- 734
- Month over month
- −20.1%
- National rank
- #2
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in California per month, September 2024 – August 2026.
Top cities, August 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Fresno | 97 |
| Sacramento | 60 |
| Los Angeles | 55 |
| Bakersfield | 49 |
| Fontana | 37 |
| San Diego | 31 |
| Stockton | 25 |
| Riverside | 22 |
| Manteca | 19 |
| San Jose | 17 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 954 | 62.4% |
| 2–5 power units | 436 | 28.5% |
| 6–20 power units | 61 | 4.0% |
| 21+ power units | 13 | 0.9% |
| Not reported | 64 | 4.2% |
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, August 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/california#top-cities). Updated September 3, 2026.
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