How many new trucking companies are in Nevada?
Updated . Source: Rookiefeed analysis. Covers September 20, 2026 to October 19, 2026.
57 trucking companies based in Nevada got for-hire operating authority from FMCSA in the 30 days ending October 19, 2026, about 3 per business day. Nevada ranks 27th of 49 states with 1% of new carriers nationwide. 2 of 5 bordering states had more, led by California (578). Another 64 Nevada carriers filed new applications in the same window.
- The median Nevada carrier waited 34 days from application to active authority, 9 days longer than the national median of 25.
- 64.9% started with a single truck (nationally 67%).
- Dry van is the most common equipment, registered by 82.5% of new Nevada carriers.
- Las Vegas had the most new carriers in the state (35).
More on the wait: how long MC authority takes in Nevada, with percentiles against the national numbers.
New Nevada carriers this week
4 Nevada carriers were granted MC authority in the 7 days to October 19, and 5 more applied. The newest 4 are below. Subscribers got all 4 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu October 15 | 1 | 1 |
| Wed October 14 | 3 | 3 |
| Tue October 13 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrier | MC | USDOT | City | Trucks | Equipment | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Guard Transportation LLC | MC99368589 | 7543092 | Reno | 1 | Dry van | October 15 |
| Forjado, LLC | MC46619756 | 7242710 | North Las Vegas | 1 | October 14 | |
| G&G Transport Multiservices S Corporation | MC95434566 | 6475606 | Las Vegas | 1 | Dry van | October 14 |
| Jayceez Services LLC | MC47771704 | 6292544 | Las Vegas | 1 | Dry van | October 14 |
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Where in Nevada
| City | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 35 | 61.4% |
| North Las Vegas | 6 | 10.5% |
| Reno | 5 | 8.8% |
| Henderson | 2 | 3.5% |
| Wells | 1 | 1.8% |
| Spring Creek | 1 | 1.8% |
| Pahrump | 1 | 1.8% |
| N Las Vegas | 1 | 1.8% |
| Mina | 1 | 1.8% |
| Gardnerville | 1 | 1.8% |
What they haul
Inferred from registered cargo classes; one carrier can count toward several types.
| Equipment | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van | 47 | 82.5% |
| Flatbed | 8 | 14% |
| Car hauler | 5 | 8.8% |
| Hopper/Bulk | 4 | 7% |
| Reefer | 4 | 7% |
| Livestock | 2 | 3.5% |
| Tanker | 1 | 1.8% |
| Intermodal | 1 | 1.8% |
Fleet size
By power units (trucks and tractors) on each new carrier's FMCSA registration.
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 37 | 64.9% |
| 2 to 5 trucks | 18 | 31.6% |
| 11 to 50 trucks | 1 | 1.8% |
| Not reported | 1 | 1.8% |
Who insures new Nevada carriers
The insurer on each carrier's latest BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing.
| Insurer | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Financial Casualty Company | 15 | 26.3% |
| GEICO Marine Insurance Company | 14 | 24.6% |
| Lancer Insurance Company | 4 | 7% |
| Carrierguard Transportation Risk Retention Group, INC. | 4 | 7% |
| Great West Casualty CO | 3 | 5.3% |
| Star Mutual RRG | 2 | 3.5% |
National picture: who insures new trucking companies.
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If you sell to new Nevada carriers
- Factoring: 55 of the 57 new Nevada carriers (96.5%) 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 26.3% of all new Nevada carriers (leads for insurance agents, reading the BMC-91 filing).
- Dispatch: 64.9% of new Nevada carriers started with one truck and 82.5% run dry van equipment (owner-operator leads for dispatchers).
- Before you call or email the 57: TCPA, DNC and CAN-SPAM basics.
States bordering Nevada
| State | New carriers, 30 days | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| California | 578 | #2 |
| Arizona | 123 | #12 |
| Oregon | 46 | #31 |
| Utah | 44 | #32 |
| Idaho | 22 | #38 |