Fast Trucking Compliance329 new trucking companies in Colorado in May 2026
Colorado added 329 new USDOT carrier registrations in May 2026 (−1.8% month over month, +6.1% vs. May 2025), ranking #13 of 51 jurisdictions. 138 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
- 329
- Interstate-only
- 138
- Month over month
- −1.8%
- National rank
- #13
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Colorado per month, June 2024 – May 2026.
Top cities, May 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Denver | 58 |
| Aurora | 31 |
| Colorado Springs | 22 |
| Commerce City | 12 |
| Greeley | 9 |
| Lakewood | 9 |
| Thornton | 7 |
| Arvada | 7 |
| Fort Collins | 6 |
| Parker | 5 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 157 | 47.7% |
| 2–5 power units | 111 | 33.7% |
| 6–20 power units | 22 | 6.7% |
| 21+ power units | 16 | 4.9% |
| Not reported | 23 | 7.0% |
About this data
Counts are new USDOT registrations by add_date for carriers with a Colorado 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 Colorado? Every federal filing is covered in the Colorado compliance guide.
Source: "New trucking company registrations in Colorado, May 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/colorado#top-cities). Updated June 11, 2026.
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