Fast Trucking Compliance272 new trucking companies in Washington in May 2026
Washington added 272 new USDOT carrier registrations in May 2026 (+6.7% month over month, +5.8% vs. May 2025), ranking #19 of 51 jurisdictions. 125 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
- 125
- Month over month
- +6.7%
- National rank
- #19
24-month trend
New USDOT registrations in Washington per month, June 2024 – May 2026.
Top cities, May 2026
| City | New registrations |
|---|---|
| Vancouver | 18 |
| Seattle | 16 |
| Kent | 13 |
| Tacoma | 10 |
| Spokane | 9 |
| Spokane Valley | 7 |
| Puyallup | 7 |
| Pasco | 7 |
| Lake Stevens | 7 |
| Bonney Lake | 6 |
Fleet size at registration
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 power unit (owner-operator) | 137 | 50.4% |
| 2–5 power units | 82 | 30.1% |
| 6–20 power units | 27 | 9.9% |
| 21+ power units | 14 | 5.1% |
| Not reported | 12 | 4.4% |
About this data
Counts are new USDOT registrations by add_date for carriers with a Washington 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 Washington? Every federal filing is covered in the Washington compliance guide.
Source: "New trucking company registrations in Washington, May 2026," fasttruckingcompliance.com (https://www.fasttruckingcompliance.com/data/new-trucking-companies/washington#top-cities). Updated June 11, 2026.
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