Fast Trucking Compliance49 new trucking companies in South Dakota in May 2026
South Dakota added 49 new USDOT carrier registrations in May 2026 (+32.4% month over month, +32.4% vs. May 2025), ranking #45 of 51 jurisdictions. 38 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
- 49
- Interstate-only
- 38
- Month over month
- +32.4%
- National rank
- #45
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in South Dakota per month, June 2024 – May 2026.
Top cities, May 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 10 |
| Rapid City | 6 |
| Harrisburg | 3 |
| Belle Fourche | 2 |
| Yankton | 2 |
| Mitchell | 2 |
| Aberdeen | 2 |
| Meckling | 2 |
| Artas | 1 |
| Milbank | 1 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 17 | 34.7% |
| 2–5 power units | 20 | 40.8% |
| 6–20 power units | 5 | 10.2% |
| 21+ power units | 4 | 8.2% |
| Not reported | 3 | 6.1% |
About this data
Counts are new USDOT registrations by add_date for carriers with a South Dakota 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 South Dakota? Every federal filing is covered in the South Dakota compliance guide.
Source: "New trucking company registrations in South Dakota, May 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/south-dakota#top-cities). Updated June 11, 2026.
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