How many new trucking companies are in Massachusetts?
Updated . Source: Rookiefeed analysis. Covers September 20, 2026 to October 19, 2026.
66 trucking companies based in Massachusetts got for-hire operating authority from FMCSA in the 30 days ending October 19, 2026, about 3 per business day. Massachusetts ranks 25th of 49 states with 1.2% of new carriers nationwide. That's more than any neighboring state (New York had 62). Another 113 Massachusetts carriers filed new applications in the same window.
- The median Massachusetts carrier waited 29 days from application to active authority, 4 days longer than the national median of 25.
- 71.2% started with a single truck (nationally 67%).
- Dry van is the most common equipment, registered by 72.7% of new Massachusetts carriers.
- Lawrence had the most new carriers in the state (5).
More on the wait: how long MC authority takes in Massachusetts, with percentiles against the national numbers.
New Massachusetts carriers this week
15 Massachusetts carriers were granted MC authority in the 7 days to October 19, and 17 more applied. The newest 12 are below. Subscribers got all 15 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri October 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Thu October 15 | 2 | 7 |
| Wed October 14 | 3 | 6 |
| Tue October 13 | 5 | 4 |
| Carrier | MC | USDOT | City | Trucks | Equipment | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gjs Road Holdings, LLC | MC96372623 | 5633104 | Revere | 23 | Car hauler; Dry van | October 19 |
| Rick Dees Transport LLC | MC92608692 | 9230057 | Medford | 1 | Dry van | October 19 |
| Myt Transportation Logistics LLC | MC65031170 | 9531802 | Dorchester | 1 | Dry van | October 18 |
| 197 Boston Post Corp | MC47662635 | 3984022 | Marlborough | 1 | Dry van | October 16 |
| Ernesto Del Valle Equipment Corp | MC97707748 | 3317098 | Haverhill | 4 | Flatbed; Dry van | October 16 |
| Tonys Auto Transport LLC | MC88549166 | 7542755 | Marlborough | 1 | Dry van | October 15 |
| Zion Express Transport INC | MC59805194 | 4579636 | Lunenburg | 1 | Car hauler | October 15 |
| Patriot Auto Carrier INC | MC95991953 | 9105233 | Marlborough | 2 | Dry van | October 14 |
| Pinnacle Shift Logistics LLC | MC92498122 | 8707165 | Springfield | 1 | Dry van | October 14 |
| Rma Logistic Group LLC | MC81812964 | 5126064 | Norwood | 1 | October 14 | |
| 5 Stars Expreso, LLC | MC75748585 | 5592838 | Methuen | 3 | October 13 | |
| Boston Coach Way LLC | MC64031991 | 5574285 | Boston | 2 | October 13 |
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Where in Massachusetts
| City | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 5 | 7.6% |
| Marlborough | 4 | 6.1% |
| Worcester | 3 | 4.5% |
| Stoughton | 3 | 4.5% |
| Revere | 3 | 4.5% |
| Methuen | 3 | 4.5% |
| Lowell | 3 | 4.5% |
| Norwood | 2 | 3% |
| Lynn | 2 | 3% |
| Fall River | 2 | 3% |
What they haul
Inferred from registered cargo classes; one carrier can count toward several types.
| Equipment | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van | 48 | 72.7% |
| Car hauler | 12 | 18.2% |
| Flatbed | 7 | 10.6% |
| Tanker | 1 | 1.5% |
| Hopper/Bulk | 1 | 1.5% |
| Intermodal | 1 | 1.5% |
Fleet size
By power units (trucks and tractors) on each new carrier's FMCSA registration.
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 47 | 71.2% |
| 2 to 5 trucks | 14 | 21.2% |
| 6 to 10 trucks | 1 | 1.5% |
| 11 to 50 trucks | 3 | 4.5% |
| Not reported | 1 | 1.5% |
Who insures new Massachusetts carriers
The insurer on each carrier's latest BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing.
| Insurer | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Casualty Insurance Company | 23 | 34.8% |
| Safety Insurance Company | 10 | 15.2% |
| Arbella Protection Insurance Company, INC. | 9 | 13.6% |
| Pilgrim Insurance Company | 6 | 9.1% |
| National Continental Ins. CO | 5 | 7.6% |
| The Commerce Insurance Company | 4 | 6.1% |
National picture: who insures new trucking companies.
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If you sell to new Massachusetts carriers
- Factoring: 66 of the 66 new Massachusetts carriers (100%) are first-time authorities, still choosing a factor (factoring leads).
- Insurance: 98.5% had liability coverage on file when granted, and Progressive Casualty Insurance Company insures 34.8% of all new Massachusetts carriers (leads for insurance agents, reading the BMC-91 filing).
- Dispatch: 71.2% of new Massachusetts carriers started with one truck and 72.7% run dry van equipment (owner-operator leads for dispatchers).
- Before you call or email the 66: TCPA, DNC and CAN-SPAM basics.
States bordering Massachusetts
| State | New carriers, 30 days | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 62 | #26 |
| Connecticut | 54 | #28 |
| Rhode Island | 18 | #41 |
| New Hampshire | 12 | #46 |
| Vermont | 6 | #48 |