Fast Trucking Compliance1,298 new trucking companies in Florida in May 2026
Florida added 1,298 new USDOT carrier registrations in May 2026 (−3.9% month over month, −3.6% vs. May 2025), ranking #3 of 51 jurisdictions. 577 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
- 1,298
- Interstate-only
- 577
- Month over month
- −3.9%
- National rank
- #3
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Florida per month, June 2024 – May 2026.
Top cities, May 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Miami | 126 |
| Orlando | 80 |
| Hialeah | 55 |
| Tampa | 54 |
| Jacksonville | 52 |
| Lehigh Acres | 33 |
| Kissimmee | 31 |
| Cape Coral | 30 |
| Homestead | 23 |
| Port Saint Lucie | 22 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 703 | 54.2% |
| 2–5 power units | 372 | 28.7% |
| 6–20 power units | 69 | 5.3% |
| 21+ power units | 21 | 1.6% |
| Not reported | 133 | 10.2% |
About this data
Counts are new USDOT registrations by add_date for carriers with a Florida 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 Florida? Every federal filing is covered in the Florida compliance guide.
Source: "New trucking company registrations in Florida, May 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/florida#top-cities). Updated June 11, 2026.
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