By the America’s Driving Force team · September 29, 2026 · Data source: U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
355 new for-hire trucking companies with operating authority were added to the federal FMCSA census in Georgia in the 90 days before September 29, 2026, down 15% from 418 in the previous 90 days. About 62% of them report a single truck.
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New Georgia trucking companies at a glance
- 355 new active for-hire carriers in the last 90 days (down 15% from 418 in the previous 90 days)
- 601 trucks reported by these new carriers
- 221 (62%) run a single truck; 2 run 10 or more
- Most new carriers based in Atlanta (28)
- 15 report hauling hazardous materials
What stands out
Georgia added 355 new carriers in the last 90 days, a drop of 15% from 418 in the previous 90 days. The new arrivals are overwhelmingly small. 221 of them, or 62%, report one truck and 126 report two to four trucks. Only 6 report five to nine trucks and 2 report ten or more, and together the group reports 601 trucks. Fifteen are registered for hazardous materials. Atlanta has the most new carriers with 28, followed by Stone Mountain and Savannah with 11 each and Snellville with 10. Lawrenceville has 9, Cumming 8, and Conyers and Mcdonough 7 each. The largest new carrier is Goolsby Trucking with 21 trucks, ahead of RTL Trucking LLC and J & L Logging And Hauling with 6 each. Statewide, Georgia has 17279 active carriers.
New Georgia carriers by fleet size
| Fleet size | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 221 | 62% |
| 2 to 4 trucks | 126 | 35% |
| 5 to 9 trucks | 6 | 2% |
| 10 or more trucks | 2 | 1% |
Largest new Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Goolsby Trucking Dublin, GA |
21 trucks 9 drivers |
(888) 519-2285 USDOT 6663167 |
| RTL Trucking LLC Atlanta, GA |
6 trucks 3 drivers |
(252) 506-1604 USDOT 9320559 |
| J & L Logging And Hauling Chickamauga, GA |
6 trucks 6 drivers |
(423) 605-2893 USDOT 9735245 |
| Innovated 0Ne Logistics LLC Lithia Springs, GA |
6 trucks 3 drivers |
(678) 447-6292 USDOT 7136626 |
| Patten Transportation Inc. Newnan, GA |
5 trucks 6 drivers |
(213) 605-3505 USDOT 7600340 |
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 Georgia 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 Georgia page.
Frequently asked questions
How many new trucking companies were registered in Georgia recently?
355 active for-hire carriers with operating authority were added to the FMCSA census in Georgia in the last 90 days as of September 29, 2026, down 15% from 418 in the previous 90 days.
How big are new trucking companies?
Most start small: 221 of the 355 new Georgia carriers (62%) report a single truck, and 2 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.