293 new trucking companies in Michigan in August 2026
Michigan added 293 new USDOT carrier registrations in August 2026 (−9.6% month over month, −4.2% vs. August 2025), ranking #12 of 51 jurisdictions. 160 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.
- August 2026 total
- 293
- Interstate-only
- 160
- Month over month
- −9.6%
- National rank
- #12
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Michigan per month, September 2024 – August 2026.
Top cities, August 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Detroit | 21 |
| Dearborn | 15 |
| Sterling Heights | 12 |
| Dearborn Heights | 7 |
| Grand Rapids | 6 |
| Canton | 6 |
| Hamtramck | 6 |
| Shelby Township | 6 |
| Flint | 5 |
| Warren | 5 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 147 | 50.2% |
| 2–5 power units | 120 | 41.0% |
| 6–20 power units | 11 | 3.8% |
| 21+ power units | 5 | 1.7% |
| Not reported | 10 | 3.4% |
About this data
Counts are new USDOT registrations by add_date for carriers with a Michigan 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 Michigan? Every federal filing is covered in the Michigan compliance guide.
Source: "New trucking company registrations in Michigan, August 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/michigan#top-cities). Updated September 3, 2026.
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