How many new trucking companies are in Arkansas?
Updated . Source: Rookiefeed analysis. Covers September 20, 2026 to October 19, 2026.
33 trucking companies based in Arkansas got for-hire operating authority from FMCSA in the 30 days ending October 19, 2026, about 2 per business day. Arkansas ranks 35th of 49 states with 0.6% of new carriers nationwide. 5 of 6 bordering states had more, led by Texas (642). Another 50 Arkansas carriers filed new applications in the same window.
- The median Arkansas carrier waited 23 days from application to active authority, 2 days shorter than the national median of 25.
- 57.6% started with a single truck (nationally 67%).
- Dry van is the most common equipment, registered by 69.7% of new Arkansas carriers.
- Hope had the most new carriers in the state (3).
More on the wait: how long MC authority takes in Arkansas, with percentiles against the national numbers.
New Arkansas carriers this week
5 Arkansas carriers were granted MC authority in the 7 days to October 19, and 10 more applied. The newest 5 are below. Subscribers got all 5 with the owner's name, phone, email and insurer.
| Day | Granted | Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Mon October 19 | 1 | 0 |
| Sun October 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat October 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri October 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Thu October 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Wed October 14 | 1 | 4 |
| Tue October 13 | 0 | 4 |
| Carrier | MC | USDOT | City | Trucks | Equipment | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Safe Towing And Roadside Assist LLC | MC64276653 | 8257911 | Springdale | 1 | Car hauler | October 19 |
| Loyd Fairless | MC94099359 | 600807 | Hatfield | 2 | Flatbed; Hopper/Bulk | October 16 |
| Pafford Ems Of Oklahoma INC. | MC88707884 | 6341528 | Hope | 4 | October 16 | |
| Oilfield Energy Services LLC | MC97407275 | 1769859 | El Dorado | 16 | Flatbed; Tanker | October 15 |
| Esquiliano's Trucking Company LLC | MC92058064 | 4321300 | Jonesboro | 1 | Dry van | October 14 |
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Where in Arkansas
| City | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hope | 3 | 9.1% |
| Springdale | 2 | 6.1% |
| Searcy | 2 | 6.1% |
| Jonesboro | 2 | 6.1% |
| Blytheville | 2 | 6.1% |
| Wilmar | 1 | 3% |
| West Fork | 1 | 3% |
| Siloam Springs | 1 | 3% |
| Rison | 1 | 3% |
| Ravenden | 1 | 3% |
What they haul
Inferred from registered cargo classes; one carrier can count toward several types.
| Equipment | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van | 23 | 69.7% |
| Flatbed | 9 | 27.3% |
| Hopper/Bulk | 5 | 15.2% |
| Car hauler | 4 | 12.1% |
| Reefer | 2 | 6.1% |
| Tanker | 1 | 3% |
| Intermodal | 1 | 3% |
| Livestock | 1 | 3% |
Fleet size
By power units (trucks and tractors) on each new carrier's FMCSA registration.
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 19 | 57.6% |
| 2 to 5 trucks | 12 | 36.4% |
| 11 to 50 trucks | 1 | 3% |
| Not reported | 1 | 3% |
Who insures new Arkansas carriers
The insurer on each carrier's latest BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing.
| Insurer | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Northwestern Ins. CO. | 25 | 75.8% |
| Accredited Specialty Insurance Company | 2 | 6.1% |
| Progressive Northern Insurance Company | 1 | 3% |
| Old Republic Insurance Company | 1 | 3% |
| Great West Casualty CO | 1 | 3% |
| GEICO Marine Insurance Company | 1 | 3% |
National picture: who insures new trucking companies.
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If you sell to new Arkansas carriers
- Factoring: 33 of the 33 new Arkansas carriers (100%) are first-time authorities, still choosing a factor (factoring leads).
- Insurance: 100% had liability coverage on file when granted, and Progressive Northwestern Ins. CO. insures 75.8% of all new Arkansas carriers (leads for insurance agents, reading the BMC-91 filing).
- Dispatch: 57.6% of new Arkansas carriers started with one truck and 69.7% run dry van equipment (owner-operator leads for dispatchers).
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States bordering Arkansas
| State | New carriers, 30 days | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 642 | #1 |
| Tennessee | 112 | #16 |
| Missouri | 89 | #19 |
| Oklahoma | 70 | #24 |
| Mississippi | 53 | #30 |
| Louisiana | 23 | #37 |