How many new trucking companies are in Indiana?
Updated . Source: Rookiefeed analysis. Covers September 20, 2026 to October 19, 2026.
138 trucking companies based in Indiana got for-hire operating authority from FMCSA in the 30 days ending October 19, 2026, about 6 per business day. Indiana ranks 10th of 49 states with 2.5% of new carriers nationwide. 2 of 4 bordering states had more, led by Illinois (344). Another 190 Indiana carriers filed new applications in the same window.
- The median Indiana carrier waited 24 days from application to active authority, 1 day shorter than the national median of 25.
- 64.5% started with a single truck (nationally 67%).
- Dry van is the most common equipment, registered by 90.6% of new Indiana carriers.
- Indianapolis had the most new carriers in the state (47).
More on the wait: how long MC authority takes in Indiana, with percentiles against the national numbers.
New Indiana carriers this week
36 Indiana carriers were granted MC authority in the 7 days to October 19, and 35 more applied. The newest 12 are below. Subscribers got all 36 with the owner's name, phone, email and insurer.
| Day | Granted | Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Mon October 19 | 2 | 1 |
| Sun October 18 | 3 | 0 |
| Sat October 17 | 1 | 1 |
| Fri October 16 | 3 | 4 |
| Thu October 15 | 9 | 9 |
| Wed October 14 | 1 | 8 |
| Tue October 13 | 17 | 12 |
| Carrier | MC | USDOT | City | Trucks | Equipment | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers And Sons LLC | MC48604390 | 7571342 | Indianapolis | 2 | Dry van | October 19 |
| Gb Logistics INC | MC51418390 | 9186656 | Whiteland | 1 | Dry van | October 19 |
| G&F Services LLC | MC80428534 | 4498370 | Indianapolis | 1 | Dry van | October 18 |
| L&P Brothers Transportation LLC | MC78106665 | 4334235 | Indianapolis | 2 | Dry van | October 18 |
| Wa Logistics LLC | MC97215230 | 6966098 | Fort Wayne | 1 | Dry van | October 18 |
| Kings Cargo LLC | MC90398255 | 7062694 | Indianapolis | 1 | Reefer; Dry van | October 17 |
| Bott Trucking LLC | MC65040782 | 9605665 | Camby | 1 | Dry van | October 16 |
| Oliver Short Haul LLC | MC62735456 | 9241744 | Switz City | 5 | Flatbed; Car hauler; Hopper/Bulk; Intermodal; Dry van | October 16 |
| Premier Shipping LLC | MC1280777 | 3681559 | Indianapolis | 1 | Tanker; Dry van | October 16 |
| 7wave Expedite INC | MC81150255 | 5159205 | Indianapolis | 1 | Dry van | October 15 |
| Aj Carriers LLC | MC1527953 | 4039043 | Greenfield | 2 | Reefer; Dry van | October 15 |
| Desert Trucking LLC | MC66040017 | 5002006 | New Albany | 2 | Dry van | October 15 |
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Where in Indiana
| City | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 47 | 34.1% |
| Greenwood | 10 | 7.2% |
| Whiteland | 7 | 5.1% |
| Fort Wayne | 5 | 3.6% |
| South Bend | 3 | 2.2% |
| Lafayette | 3 | 2.2% |
| Greenfield | 3 | 2.2% |
| Camby | 3 | 2.2% |
| Brownsburg | 3 | 2.2% |
| Whitestown | 2 | 1.4% |
What they haul
Inferred from registered cargo classes; one carrier can count toward several types.
| Equipment | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van | 125 | 90.6% |
| Flatbed | 20 | 14.5% |
| Reefer | 11 | 8% |
| Hopper/Bulk | 10 | 7.2% |
| Car hauler | 9 | 6.5% |
| Livestock | 3 | 2.2% |
| Intermodal | 1 | 0.7% |
| Tanker | 1 | 0.7% |
Fleet size
By power units (trucks and tractors) on each new carrier's FMCSA registration.
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 89 | 64.5% |
| 2 to 5 trucks | 44 | 31.9% |
| 6 to 10 trucks | 1 | 0.7% |
| 11 to 50 trucks | 2 | 1.4% |
| Not reported | 2 | 1.4% |
Who insures new Indiana carriers
The insurer on each carrier's latest BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing.
| Insurer | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company | 81 | 58.7% |
| GEICO Marine Insurance Company | 27 | 19.6% |
| Canal Insurance Company | 4 | 2.9% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company | 3 | 2.2% |
| United Financial Casualty Company | 2 | 1.4% |
| Secura Insurance Company | 2 | 1.4% |
National picture: who insures new trucking companies.
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If you sell to new Indiana carriers
- Factoring: 129 of the 138 new Indiana carriers (93.5%) are first-time authorities, still choosing a factor (factoring leads).
- Insurance: 100% had liability coverage on file when granted, and Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company insures 58.7% of all new Indiana carriers (leads for insurance agents, reading the BMC-91 filing).
- Dispatch: 64.5% of new Indiana carriers started with one truck and 90.6% run dry van equipment (owner-operator leads for dispatchers).
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