Fast Trucking Compliance364 new trucking companies in Michigan in May 2026
Michigan added 364 new USDOT carrier registrations in May 2026 (−20.0% month over month, +17.4% vs. May 2025), ranking #12 of 51 jurisdictions. 182 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
- 364
- Interstate-only
- 182
- Month over month
- −20.0%
- National rank
- #12
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Michigan per month, June 2024 – May 2026.
Top cities, May 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Detroit | 19 |
| Dearborn | 10 |
| Grand Rapids | 9 |
| Canton | 8 |
| Melvindale | 6 |
| Clinton Township | 6 |
| Westland | 5 |
| Macomb | 5 |
| Dearborn Heights | 5 |
| Holland | 5 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 162 | 44.5% |
| 2–5 power units | 118 | 32.4% |
| 6–20 power units | 33 | 9.1% |
| 21+ power units | 18 | 4.9% |
| Not reported | 33 | 9.1% |
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, May 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/michigan#top-cities). Updated June 11, 2026.
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