40 new trucking companies in Maine in September 2026
Maine added 40 new USDOT carrier registrations in September 2026 (−14.9% month over month, −14.9% vs. September 2025), ranking #45 of 51 jurisdictions. 13 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
- 40
- Interstate-only
- 13
- Month over month
- −14.9%
- National rank
- #45
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Maine per month, October 2024 – September 2026.
Top cities, September 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Lewiston | 3 |
| Harpswell | 2 |
| Auburn | 2 |
| West Gardiner | 2 |
| Abbot | 2 |
| Benton | 1 |
| Belgrade | 1 |
| Westbrook | 1 |
| Waterboro | 1 |
| Lincoln | 1 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 17 | 42.5% |
| 2–5 power units | 17 | 42.5% |
| 6–20 power units | 2 | 5.0% |
| 21+ power units | 3 | 7.5% |
| Not reported | 1 | 2.5% |
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, September 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/maine#top-cities). Updated October 3, 2026.
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