By the America’s Driving Force team · September 29, 2026 · Data source: U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
1,130 new for-hire trucking companies with operating authority were added to the federal FMCSA census in California in the 90 days before September 29, 2026, down 4% from 1,172 in the previous 90 days. About 81% of them report a single truck.
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New California trucking companies at a glance
- 1,130 new active for-hire carriers in the last 90 days (down 4% from 1,172 in the previous 90 days)
- 1,531 trucks reported by these new carriers
- 911 (81%) run a single truck; 5 run 10 or more
- Most new carriers based in Fresno (140)
- 15 report hauling hazardous materials
What stands out
California recorded 1130 new carriers in the last 90 days, only 4% fewer than the 1172 in the previous 90 days, so the pace is close to steady. The group is dominated by single-truck operators: 911 carriers, or 81%, report one truck, and 207 report two to four. Just 7 report five to nine trucks and 5 report ten or more. Together the new carriers report 1531 trucks, and 15 are registered for hazardous materials. Fresno has the most new carriers with 140, followed by Sacramento with 73 and Bakersfield with 65. Manteca has 35, Fontana 30, Los Angeles and San Diego 25 each, and Stockton 21. The largest are Dillingham Freight Platform Norcal LLC with 10 trucks, Lyu Cargo LLC with 8 and Cordiera Logistics Corp with 7. California has 56277 active carriers overall.
New California carriers by fleet size
| Fleet size | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 911 | 81% |
| 2 to 4 trucks | 207 | 18% |
| 5 to 9 trucks | 7 | 1% |
| 10 or more trucks | 5 | 0% |
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 |
| Box Trucks Express LLC Newberry Springs, CA |
6 trucks 6 drivers |
(909) 852-1210 USDOT 4695520 |
| Titan Xpress Logistics Inc. Calexico, CA |
5 trucks 5 drivers |
(760) 592-3880 USDOT 9821706 |
| Prosper Road Transportation Inc. Chino, CA |
5 trucks 10 drivers |
(909) 313-1909 USDOT 5283795 |
| Aces Bulk Services LLC Lucerne Valley, CA |
5 trucks 5 drivers |
(760) 780-3024 USDOT 5385690 |
| Swift Haul Logistics Inc. Rowland Heights, CA |
5 trucks 5 drivers |
(626) 990-6573 USDOT 6658297 |
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 September 29, 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?
1,130 active for-hire carriers with operating authority were added to the FMCSA census in California in the last 90 days as of September 29, 2026, down 4% from 1,172 in the previous 90 days.
How big are new trucking companies?
Most start small: 911 of the 1,130 new California carriers (81%) report a single truck, and 5 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.