35 new trucking companies in South Dakota in September 2026
South Dakota added 35 new USDOT carrier registrations in September 2026 (+6.1% month over month, +9.4% vs. September 2025), ranking #47 of 51 jurisdictions. 31 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
- 35
- Interstate-only
- 31
- Month over month
- +6.1%
- National rank
- #47
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in South Dakota per month, October 2024 – September 2026.
Top cities, September 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 6 |
| Rapid City | 3 |
| Aberdeen | 2 |
| Box Elder | 2 |
| Belle Fourche | 2 |
| Harrold | 1 |
| Midland | 1 |
| Viborg | 1 |
| Agar | 1 |
| Enning | 1 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 11 | 31.4% |
| 2–5 power units | 18 | 51.4% |
| 6–20 power units | 3 | 8.6% |
| 21+ power units | 2 | 5.7% |
| Not reported | 1 | 2.9% |
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, September 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/south-dakota#top-cities). Updated October 3, 2026.
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