By the America’s Driving Force team · October 5, 2026 · Data source: U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
1,052 new for-hire trucking companies with operating authority were added to the federal FMCSA census in California in the 90 days before October 5, 2026, down 13% from 1,203 in the previous 90 days. About 81% of them report a single truck.
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New California trucking companies at a glance
- 1,052 new active for-hire carriers in the last 90 days (down 13% from 1,203 in the previous 90 days)
- 1,460 trucks reported by these new carriers
- 851 (81%) run a single truck; 7 run 10 or more
- Most new carriers based in Fresno (140)
- 13 report hauling hazardous materials
What stands out
California recorded 1052 new carriers in the last 90 days, down 13% from 1203 in the previous 90 days. The new carriers are overwhelmingly small. A total of 851 of them, or 81%, run a single truck, and another 188 run between two and four. Only 6 have five to nine trucks and 7 have ten or more, while the group reports 1460 trucks in all. Fresno leads the list of cities with 140 new carriers, followed by Sacramento with 70 and Bakersfield with 68. Manteca has 32, Fontana 31 and Los Angeles 25. The largest new carriers are Dillingham Freight Platform Norcal LLC with 10 trucks, Lyu Cargo LLC with 8 and Cordiera Logistics Corp with 7. Of the new carriers, 13 handle hazardous materials. For scale, the state has 56023 active carriers in total.
New California carriers by fleet size
| Fleet size | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 851 | 81% |
| 2 to 4 trucks | 188 | 18% |
| 5 to 9 trucks | 6 | 1% |
| 10 or more trucks | 7 | 1% |
Largest new California carriers (5 or more trucks)
Among carriers added in the last 90 days, these report the most trucks and have names that indicate a transportation business. Very small new carriers are counted above but not listed by name. Open each USDOT link to verify the carrier’s official record before you work with it.
| Company | Fleet | Contact and record |
|---|---|---|
| Dillingham Freight Platform Norcal LLC Sacramento, CA |
10 trucks 20 drivers |
(916) 243-9210 USDOT 7796786 |
| Lyu Cargo LLC Ontario, CA |
8 trucks 10 drivers |
(626) 530-7809 USDOT 9411930 |
| Cordiera Logistics Corp Commerce, CA |
7 trucks 5 drivers |
(310) 401-1877 USDOT 6680203 |
| Swift Haul Logistics Inc. Rowland Heights, CA |
6 trucks 6 drivers |
(626) 990-6573 USDOT 6658297 |
| Moa Transport LLC Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
5 trucks 6 drivers |
(909) 970-0233 USDOT 9978264 |
| Titan Xpress Logistics Inc. Calexico, CA |
5 trucks 5 drivers |
(760) 592-3880 USDOT 9821706 |
| Aces Bulk Services LLC Lucerne Valley, CA |
5 trucks 5 drivers |
(760) 780-3024 USDOT 5385690 |
What a new registration means
A carrier appears here once it has been added to the federal census with operating authority. New authority does not mean a carrier has finished onboarding, has insurance on file or has been reviewed for safety, so verify each company on the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot. See the full California trucking companies directory for established carriers.
About this data
This post is compiled by the America’s Driving Force team from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, a public U.S. Department of Transportation dataset, queried October 5, 2026. Carriers are counted by the physical address on their federal record, so a national carrier appears under its home state. Only active for-hire carriers with operating authority are included; school bus, waste, towing, taxi and limousine operators, railroads and truck-rental fleets are excluded. Truck and driver counts are self-reported. Read the full method on the California page.
Frequently asked questions
How many new trucking companies were registered in California recently?
1,052 active for-hire carriers with operating authority were added to the FMCSA census in California in the last 90 days as of October 5, 2026, down 13% from 1,203 in the previous 90 days.
How big are new trucking companies?
Most start small: 851 of the 1,052 new California carriers (81%) report a single truck, and 7 report 10 or more.
Where can I verify a new carrier?
Look up the carrier's USDOT number on the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot to confirm its status, authority and insurance before you work with it.