Fast Trucking Compliance272 new trucking companies in Virginia in May 2026
Virginia added 272 new USDOT carrier registrations in May 2026 (−5.9% month over month, +15.3% vs. May 2025), ranking #18 of 51 jurisdictions. 179 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
- 272
- Interstate-only
- 179
- Month over month
- −5.9%
- National rank
- #18
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Virginia per month, June 2024 – May 2026.
Top cities, May 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Richmond | 20 |
| Manassas | 13 |
| Woodbridge | 12 |
| Virginia Beach | 12 |
| Alexandria | 9 |
| Norfolk | 8 |
| Roanoke | 8 |
| Stafford | 7 |
| North Chesterfield | 7 |
| Fredericksburg | 7 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 124 | 45.6% |
| 2–5 power units | 81 | 29.8% |
| 6–20 power units | 29 | 10.7% |
| 21+ power units | 5 | 1.8% |
| Not reported | 33 | 12.1% |
About this data
Counts are new USDOT registrations by add_date for carriers with a Virginia 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 Virginia? Every federal filing is covered in the Virginia compliance guide.
Source: "New trucking company registrations in Virginia, May 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/virginia#top-cities). Updated June 11, 2026.
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