Fast Trucking Compliance63 new trucking companies in Maine in May 2026
Maine added 63 new USDOT carrier registrations in May 2026 (−12.5% month over month, −3.1% vs. May 2025), ranking #38 of 51 jurisdictions. 16 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
- 63
- Interstate-only
- 16
- Month over month
- −12.5%
- National rank
- #38
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Maine per month, June 2024 – May 2026.
Top cities, May 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Lebanon | 2 |
| Waterford | 2 |
| Limington | 2 |
| Portland | 2 |
| Dedham | 1 |
| Minot | 1 |
| Hermon | 1 |
| Saco | 1 |
| Norridgewock | 1 |
| Waterville | 1 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 23 | 36.5% |
| 2–5 power units | 25 | 39.7% |
| 6–20 power units | 9 | 14.3% |
| 21+ power units | 1 | 1.6% |
| Not reported | 5 | 7.9% |
About this data
Counts are new USDOT registrations by add_date for carriers with a Maine 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 Maine? Every federal filing is covered in the Maine compliance guide.
Source: "New trucking company registrations in Maine, May 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/maine#top-cities). Updated June 11, 2026.
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