Fast Trucking Compliance492 new trucking companies in Ohio in May 2026
Ohio added 492 new USDOT carrier registrations in May 2026 (−13.8% month over month, +3.4% vs. May 2025), ranking #9 of 51 jurisdictions. 327 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
- 492
- Interstate-only
- 327
- Month over month
- −13.8%
- National rank
- #9
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Ohio per month, June 2024 – May 2026.
Top cities, May 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Columbus | 59 |
| Cincinnati | 33 |
| Cleveland | 24 |
| Dayton | 18 |
| Toledo | 14 |
| Akron | 11 |
| Mason | 11 |
| West Chester | 10 |
| Grove City | 7 |
| Reynoldsburg | 7 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 232 | 47.2% |
| 2–5 power units | 142 | 28.9% |
| 6–20 power units | 39 | 7.9% |
| 21+ power units | 30 | 6.1% |
| Not reported | 49 | 10.0% |
About this data
Counts are new USDOT registrations by add_date for carriers with a Ohio 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 Ohio? Every federal filing is covered in the Ohio compliance guide.
Source: "New trucking company registrations in Ohio, May 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/ohio#top-cities). Updated June 11, 2026.
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