By the America’s Driving Force team · September 29, 2026 · Data source: U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
971 new for-hire trucking companies with operating authority were added to the federal FMCSA census in Texas in the 90 days before September 29, 2026, down 21% from 1,227 in the previous 90 days. About 63% of them report a single truck.
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New Texas trucking companies at a glance
- 971 new active for-hire carriers in the last 90 days (down 21% from 1,227 in the previous 90 days)
- 1,508 trucks reported by these new carriers
- 609 (63%) run a single truck; 4 run 10 or more
- Most new carriers based in Houston (133)
- 56 report hauling hazardous materials
What stands out
Texas recorded 971 new carriers in the last 90 days, down 21% from 1227 in the previous 90 days. Most of them are very small operations. 609 of the new carriers, or 63%, report a single truck, and another 341 report between two and four. Only 17 report five to nine trucks and just 4 report ten or more, while the group as a whole reports 1508 trucks and 56 carriers are registered for hazardous materials. Houston leads the list of cities with 133 new carriers, well ahead of Dallas with 58 and San Antonio with 44. Laredo has 39, Fort Worth 35, El Paso 34 and Katy 34. The largest newcomers are WBS Transport LLC with 16 trucks, Stay Trucking LLC with 11 and Pal Trucking LLC with 10. For context, Texas has 42981 active carriers in total.
New Texas carriers by fleet size
| Fleet size | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 609 | 63% |
| 2 to 4 trucks | 341 | 35% |
| 5 to 9 trucks | 17 | 2% |
| 10 or more trucks | 4 | 0% |
Largest new Texas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WBS Transport LLC Cypress, TX |
16 trucks 32 drivers |
(346) 901-8000 USDOT 7324480 |
| Stay Trucking LLC Odessa, TX |
11 trucks 8 drivers |
(432) 803-9784 USDOT 9653097 |
| Pal Trucking LLC Midland, TX |
10 trucks 8 drivers |
(432) 557-2645 USDOT 5991903 |
| Antler Logistics LLC Spring Branch, TX |
8 trucks 4 drivers |
(210) 347-1632 USDOT 9606339 |
| Zaftey Logistics LLC Keller, TX |
6 trucks 4 drivers |
(682) 351-5444 USDOT 8050939 |
| Fouse Trucking, LLC Winona, TX |
6 trucks 4 drivers |
(903) 987-5367 USDOT 7514881 |
| Incompass Logistics Solutions LLC The Woodlands, TX |
6 trucks 6 drivers |
(832) 953-2300 USDOT 5180498 |
| 262 Logistics LLC Houston, TX |
6 trucks 6 drivers |
(713) 614-6702 USDOT 5674727 |
| Ruben Logistic LLC Houston, TX |
6 trucks 6 drivers |
(832) 450-0053 USDOT 6819202 |
| Avohit Transport Inc. Pharr, TX |
5 trucks 5 drivers |
(308) 390-5203 USDOT 9982885 |
| Tm Zero Freight Services LLC Austin, TX |
5 trucks 5 drivers |
(512) 522-7161 USDOT 9886039 |
| Delta Lines LLC Austin, TX |
5 trucks 5 drivers |
(925) 997-0638 USDOT 8486322 |
| Action Metals Logistics LLC Dallas, TX |
5 trucks 3 drivers |
(214) 649-3645 USDOT 5222011 |
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 Texas 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 Texas page.
Frequently asked questions
How many new trucking companies were registered in Texas recently?
971 active for-hire carriers with operating authority were added to the FMCSA census in Texas in the last 90 days as of September 29, 2026, down 21% from 1,227 in the previous 90 days.
How big are new trucking companies?
Most start small: 609 of the 971 new Texas carriers (63%) report a single truck, and 4 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.