How many new trucking companies are in Connecticut?
Updated . Source: Rookiefeed analysis. Covers September 20, 2026 to October 19, 2026.
54 trucking companies based in Connecticut got for-hire operating authority from FMCSA in the 30 days ending October 19, 2026, about 3 per business day. Connecticut ranks 28th of 49 states with 1% of new carriers nationwide. 2 of 3 bordering states had more, led by Massachusetts (66). Another 81 Connecticut carriers filed new applications in the same window.
- The median Connecticut carrier waited 29 days from application to active authority, 4 days longer than the national median of 25.
- 61.1% started with a single truck (nationally 67%).
- Dry van is the most common equipment, registered by 81.5% of new Connecticut carriers.
- Danbury had the most new carriers in the state (9).
More on the wait: how long MC authority takes in Connecticut, with percentiles against the national numbers.
New Connecticut carriers this week
10 Connecticut carriers were granted MC authority in the 7 days to October 19, and 11 more applied. The newest 10 are below. Subscribers got all 10 with the owner's name, phone, email and insurer.
| Day | Granted | Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Mon October 19 | 2 | 0 |
| Sun October 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat October 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Fri October 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Thu October 15 | 1 | 5 |
| Wed October 14 | 1 | 1 |
| Tue October 13 | 4 | 5 |
| Carrier | MC | USDOT | City | Trucks | Equipment | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Developments LLC | MC94225702 | 8023804 | Danielson | 1 | October 19 | |
| Turbopoint Transport Solutions LLC | MC89686741 | 8378309 | Ledyard | 1 | Dry van | October 19 |
| Den Max Transport LLC | MC45363549 | 3703405 | New Haven | 2 | Dry van | October 17 |
| Berdecia Trucking LLC | MC61122592 | 6652570 | East Windsor | 1 | Dry van | October 16 |
| I & J Freight LLC | MC55872184 | 8479809 | Willimantic | 1 | Dry van | October 15 |
| Rising Star 777 LLC | MC48338281 | 4895424 | Hartford | 2 | Reefer; Dry van | October 14 |
| Chapito Services LLC | MC91101825 | 8341651 | Danbury | 2 | Dry van | October 13 |
| E&R Transport Service LLC | MC49150214 | 9474529 | Danbury | 5 | Dry van | October 13 |
| Jvl Transportation LLC | MC67728278 | 9717287 | Danbury | 2 | Dry van | October 13 |
| Vanguard Carriers INC | MC49282949 | 5327588 | Waterbury | 1 | October 13 |
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Where in Connecticut
| City | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury | 9 | 16.7% |
| Stratford | 4 | 7.4% |
| Waterbury | 3 | 5.6% |
| New Britain | 3 | 5.6% |
| Manchester | 3 | 5.6% |
| Trumbull | 2 | 3.7% |
| Stamford | 2 | 3.7% |
| New Haven | 2 | 3.7% |
| Hartford | 2 | 3.7% |
| Glastonbury | 2 | 3.7% |
What they haul
Inferred from registered cargo classes; one carrier can count toward several types.
| Equipment | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van | 44 | 81.5% |
| Flatbed | 8 | 14.8% |
| Hopper/Bulk | 3 | 5.6% |
| Reefer | 2 | 3.7% |
| Car hauler | 1 | 1.9% |
Fleet size
By power units (trucks and tractors) on each new carrier's FMCSA registration.
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 33 | 61.1% |
| 2 to 5 trucks | 17 | 31.5% |
| 6 to 10 trucks | 4 | 7.4% |
Who insures new Connecticut carriers
The insurer on each carrier's latest BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing.
| Insurer | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Casualty Insurance Company | 27 | 50% |
| GEICO Marine Insurance Company | 8 | 14.8% |
| Great West Casualty CO | 4 | 7.4% |
| Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation | 2 | 3.7% |
| National Indemnity Company | 2 | 3.7% |
| Concert Specialty Insurance Company | 2 | 3.7% |
National picture: who insures new trucking companies.
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If you sell to new Connecticut carriers
- Factoring: 53 of the 54 new Connecticut carriers (98.1%) are first-time authorities, still choosing a factor (factoring leads).
- Insurance: 98.1% had liability coverage on file when granted, and Progressive Casualty Insurance Company insures 50% of all new Connecticut carriers (leads for insurance agents, reading the BMC-91 filing).
- Dispatch: 61.1% of new Connecticut carriers started with one truck and 81.5% run dry van equipment (owner-operator leads for dispatchers).
- Before you call or email the 54: TCPA, DNC and CAN-SPAM basics.
States bordering Connecticut
| State | New carriers, 30 days | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 66 | #25 |
| New York | 62 | #26 |
| Rhode Island | 18 | #41 |