Fast Trucking Compliance384 new trucking companies in Minnesota in May 2026
Minnesota added 384 new USDOT carrier registrations in May 2026 (−9.4% month over month, +11.6% vs. May 2025), ranking #11 of 51 jurisdictions. 184 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
- 384
- Interstate-only
- 184
- Month over month
- −9.4%
- National rank
- #11
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Minnesota per month, June 2024 – May 2026.
Top cities, May 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 35 |
| Saint Paul | 17 |
| Duluth | 10 |
| Saint Cloud | 7 |
| Burnsville | 7 |
| Bloomington | 6 |
| Mankato | 6 |
| Anoka | 6 |
| Grand Rapids | 5 |
| Blaine | 5 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 179 | 46.6% |
| 2–5 power units | 124 | 32.3% |
| 6–20 power units | 38 | 9.9% |
| 21+ power units | 12 | 3.1% |
| Not reported | 31 | 8.1% |
About this data
Counts are new USDOT registrations by add_date for carriers with a Minnesota 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 Minnesota? Every federal filing is covered in the Minnesota compliance guide.
Source: "New trucking company registrations in Minnesota, May 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/minnesota#top-cities). Updated June 11, 2026.
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