How many new trucking companies are in Kansas?
Updated . Source: Rookiefeed analysis. Covers September 20, 2026 to October 19, 2026.
42 trucking companies based in Kansas got for-hire operating authority from FMCSA in the 30 days ending October 19, 2026, about 3 per business day. Kansas ranks 33rd of 49 states with 0.8% of new carriers nationwide. 3 of 4 bordering states had more, led by Colorado (93). Another 52 Kansas carriers filed new applications in the same window.
- The median Kansas carrier waited 25 days from application to active authority, the same as the national median.
- 59.5% started with a single truck (nationally 67%).
- Dry van is the most common equipment, registered by 69% of new Kansas carriers.
- Wichita had the most new carriers in the state (7).
More on the wait: how long MC authority takes in Kansas, with percentiles against the national numbers.
New Kansas carriers this week
8 Kansas carriers were granted MC authority in the 7 days to October 19, and 9 more applied. The newest 8 are below. Subscribers got all 8 with the owner's name, phone, email and insurer.
| Day | Granted | Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Mon October 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun October 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat October 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri October 16 | 4 | 2 |
| Thu October 15 | 3 | 4 |
| Wed October 14 | 0 | 2 |
| Tue October 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Carrier | MC | USDOT | City | Trucks | Equipment | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Express LLC | MC45498225 | 7795721 | Wichita | 1 | Dry van | October 16 |
| Pp Solutions LLC | MC61823845 | 8111719 | Kansas City | 1 | Dry van | October 16 |
| Squadron LLC | MC54168861 | 5045382 | Olathe | 2 | Dry van | October 16 |
| Zaynr Logistics LLC | MC55864767 | 7093551 | Wichita | 2 | Dry van | October 16 |
| Byron's Baggage LLC | MC58280933 | 8726629 | Manhattan | 1 | Dry van | October 15 |
| Summit Hot Shot LLC | MC87258492 | 5362100 | Lawrence | 2 | Dry van | October 15 |
| Yrf Trucking LLC | MC90075087 | 5181756 | Wichita | 1 | Dry van | October 15 |
| Jm Barton Hauling LLC | MC85102568 | 9542939 | Wichita | 1 | Dry van | October 13 |
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Where in Kansas
| City | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 7 | 16.7% |
| Lawrence | 3 | 7.1% |
| Kansas City | 3 | 7.1% |
| Wakeeney | 2 | 4.8% |
| Overland Park | 2 | 4.8% |
| Olathe | 2 | 4.8% |
| Nortonville | 2 | 4.8% |
| Lenexa | 2 | 4.8% |
| Great Bend | 2 | 4.8% |
| Wellsville | 1 | 2.4% |
What they haul
Inferred from registered cargo classes; one carrier can count toward several types.
| Equipment | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van | 29 | 69% |
| Hopper/Bulk | 13 | 31% |
| Flatbed | 9 | 21.4% |
| Car hauler | 6 | 14.3% |
| Tanker | 3 | 7.1% |
| Reefer | 2 | 4.8% |
| Intermodal | 2 | 4.8% |
| Livestock | 2 | 4.8% |
Fleet size
By power units (trucks and tractors) on each new carrier's FMCSA registration.
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 25 | 59.5% |
| 2 to 5 trucks | 16 | 38.1% |
| 6 to 10 trucks | 1 | 2.4% |
Who insures new Kansas carriers
The insurer on each carrier's latest BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing.
| Insurer | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Financial Casualty Company | 25 | 59.5% |
| GEICO Marine Insurance Company | 6 | 14.3% |
| Great West Casualty CO | 3 | 7.1% |
| Western Agricultural Insurance Company | 1 | 2.4% |
| St Paul Fire And Marine Insurance Company | 1 | 2.4% |
| National American Insurance Company | 1 | 2.4% |
National picture: who insures new trucking companies.
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If you sell to new Kansas carriers
- Factoring: 41 of the 42 new Kansas carriers (97.6%) are first-time authorities, still choosing a factor (factoring leads).
- Insurance: 100% had liability coverage on file when granted, and United Financial Casualty Company insures 59.5% of all new Kansas carriers (leads for insurance agents, reading the BMC-91 filing).
- Dispatch: 59.5% of new Kansas carriers started with one truck and 69% run dry van equipment (owner-operator leads for dispatchers).
- Before you call or email the 42: TCPA, DNC and CAN-SPAM basics.