1,198 new trucking companies in Florida in September 2026
Florida added 1,198 new USDOT carrier registrations in September 2026 (−9.3% month over month, −5.5% vs. September 2025), ranking #3 of 51 jurisdictions. 628 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.
- September 2026 total
- 1,198
- Interstate-only
- 628
- Month over month
- −9.3%
- National rank
- #3
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Florida per month, October 2024 – September 2026.
Top cities, September 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Miami | 120 |
| Orlando | 79 |
| Jacksonville | 60 |
| Tampa | 59 |
| Hialeah | 39 |
| Kissimmee | 36 |
| Homestead | 24 |
| Ocala | 22 |
| Naples | 22 |
| Cape Coral | 21 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 710 | 59.3% |
| 2–5 power units | 396 | 33.1% |
| 6–20 power units | 31 | 2.6% |
| 21+ power units | 8 | 0.7% |
| Not reported | 53 | 4.4% |
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, September 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/florida#top-cities). Updated October 3, 2026.
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