Fast Trucking Compliance59 new trucking companies in Montana in May 2026
Montana added 59 new USDOT carrier registrations in May 2026 (+18.0% month over month, −6.3% vs. May 2025), ranking #41 of 51 jurisdictions. 29 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
- 59
- Interstate-only
- 29
- Month over month
- +18.0%
- National rank
- #41
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Montana per month, June 2024 – May 2026.
Top cities, May 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Kalispell | 6 |
| Missoula | 5 |
| Billings | 5 |
| Livingston | 3 |
| Laurel | 2 |
| Bozeman | 2 |
| Marion | 2 |
| Helena | 2 |
| Great Falls | 2 |
| Frenchtown | 2 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 20 | 33.9% |
| 2–5 power units | 26 | 44.1% |
| 6–20 power units | 9 | 15.3% |
| 21+ power units | 3 | 5.1% |
| Not reported | 1 | 1.7% |
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, May 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/montana#top-cities). Updated June 11, 2026.
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