43 new trucking companies in Montana in September 2026
Montana added 43 new USDOT carrier registrations in September 2026 (−6.5% month over month, +10.3% vs. September 2025), ranking #43 of 51 jurisdictions. 25 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
- 43
- Interstate-only
- 25
- Month over month
- −6.5%
- National rank
- #43
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Montana per month, October 2024 – September 2026.
Top cities, September 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Kalispell | 8 |
| Billings | 4 |
| Bozeman | 2 |
| Missoula | 2 |
| Bigfork | 2 |
| Huntley | 2 |
| Culbertson | 1 |
| Miles City | 1 |
| Seeley Lake | 1 |
| Belgrade | 1 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 19 | 44.2% |
| 2–5 power units | 18 | 41.9% |
| 6–20 power units | 4 | 9.3% |
| 21+ power units | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not reported | 2 | 4.7% |
About this data
Counts are new USDOT registrations by add_date for carriers with a Montana 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 Montana? Every federal filing is covered in the Montana compliance guide.
Source: "New trucking company registrations in Montana, September 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/montana#top-cities). Updated October 3, 2026.
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