How many new trucking companies are in Alabama?
Updated . Source: Rookiefeed analysis. Covers September 20, 2026 to October 19, 2026.
88 trucking companies based in Alabama got for-hire operating authority from FMCSA in the 30 days ending October 19, 2026, about 4 per business day. Alabama ranks 20th of 49 states with 1.6% of new carriers nationwide. 3 of 4 bordering states had more, led by Florida (435). Another 99 Alabama carriers filed new applications in the same window.
- The median Alabama carrier waited 22 days from application to active authority, 3 days shorter than the national median of 25.
- 64.8% started with a single truck (nationally 67%).
- Dry van is the most common equipment, registered by 83% of new Alabama carriers.
- Huntsville had the most new carriers in the state (7).
More on the wait: how long MC authority takes in Alabama, with percentiles against the national numbers.
New Alabama carriers this week
11 Alabama carriers were granted MC authority in the 7 days to October 19, and 12 more applied. The newest 11 are below. Subscribers got all 11 with the owner's name, phone, email and insurer.
| Day | Granted | Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Mon October 19 | 2 | 0 |
| Sun October 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Sat October 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Fri October 16 | 4 | 1 |
| Thu October 15 | 0 | 3 |
| Wed October 14 | 0 | 6 |
| Tue October 13 | 3 | 2 |
| Carrier | MC | USDOT | City | Trucks | Equipment | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cp Logistics LLC | MC48989854 | 3060563 | Tuscaloosa | 5 | Dry van | October 19 |
| Diam Diam Lane LLC | MC48173720 | 7630888 | Mongtmery | 2 | Dry van | October 19 |
| Ko`etix LLC. | MC75183810 | 7826690 | Valley | 1 | Dry van | October 18 |
| Moss Logistics And Services LLC | MC50425366 | 5597671 | Valley | 1 | October 17 | |
| Bird Hill Farms LLC | MC48560333 | 8476699 | Hanceville | 1 | Reefer | October 16 |
| Frc Transport LLC | MC97538965 | 7581380 | Elberta | 1 | Dry van | October 16 |
| J&M Livestock And Hauling LLC | MC68340925 | 5202283 | Theodore | 1 | Flatbed; Hopper/Bulk; Livestock; Dry van | October 16 |
| Maciel Transport LLC | MC96882136 | 8307313 | Athens | 0 | October 16 | |
| Poole Enterprises LLC | MC90675961 | 4399482 | Newton | 8 | Flatbed; Dry van | October 13 |
| Sashwot 2 LLC | MC77072238 | 8399975 | Calera | 1 | Dry van | October 13 |
| Timothy Lynch | MC58434175 | 8192768 | Valley | 1 | Dry van | October 13 |
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Where in Alabama
| City | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 7 | 8% |
| Mobile | 6 | 6.8% |
| Tuscaloosa | 4 | 4.5% |
| Phenix City | 4 | 4.5% |
| Montgomery | 4 | 4.5% |
| Valley | 3 | 3.4% |
| Dothan | 3 | 3.4% |
| Birmingham | 3 | 3.4% |
| Andalusia | 3 | 3.4% |
| Trussville | 2 | 2.3% |
What they haul
Inferred from registered cargo classes; one carrier can count toward several types.
| Equipment | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van | 73 | 83% |
| Flatbed | 14 | 15.9% |
| Hopper/Bulk | 11 | 12.5% |
| Reefer | 9 | 10.2% |
| Intermodal | 9 | 10.2% |
| Car hauler | 8 | 9.1% |
| Livestock | 4 | 4.5% |
| Tanker | 1 | 1.1% |
Fleet size
By power units (trucks and tractors) on each new carrier's FMCSA registration.
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 57 | 64.8% |
| 2 to 5 trucks | 27 | 30.7% |
| 6 to 10 trucks | 1 | 1.1% |
| 11 to 50 trucks | 1 | 1.1% |
| Not reported | 2 | 2.3% |
Who insures new Alabama carriers
The insurer on each carrier's latest BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing.
| Insurer | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Specialty Ins. CO. | 66 | 75% |
| GEICO Marine Insurance Company | 7 | 8% |
| GEICO General Insurance Company | 4 | 4.5% |
| Lancer Insurance Company | 2 | 2.3% |
| Canal Insurance Company | 2 | 2.3% |
| Professional Transportation Risk Retention Group, INC. | 1 | 1.1% |
National picture: who insures new trucking companies.
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If you sell to new Alabama carriers
- Factoring: 87 of the 88 new Alabama carriers (98.9%) are first-time authorities, still choosing a factor (factoring leads).
- Insurance: 98.9% had liability coverage on file when granted, and Progressive Specialty Ins. CO. insures 75% of all new Alabama carriers (leads for insurance agents, reading the BMC-91 filing).
- Dispatch: 64.8% of new Alabama carriers started with one truck and 83% run dry van equipment (owner-operator leads for dispatchers).
- Before you call or email the 88: TCPA, DNC and CAN-SPAM basics.
States bordering Alabama
| State | New carriers, 30 days | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 435 | #3 |
| Georgia | 207 | #7 |
| Tennessee | 112 | #16 |
| Mississippi | 53 | #30 |