How many new trucking companies are in New York?
Updated . Source: Rookiefeed analysis. Covers September 20, 2026 to October 19, 2026.
62 trucking companies based in New York got for-hire operating authority from FMCSA in the 30 days ending October 19, 2026, about 3 per business day. New York ranks 26th of 49 states with 1.1% of new carriers nationwide. 3 of 5 bordering states had more, led by Pennsylvania (282). Another 184 New York carriers filed new applications in the same window.
- The median New York carrier waited 26 days from application to active authority, 1 day longer than the national median of 25.
- 62.9% started with a single truck (nationally 67%).
- Dry van is the most common equipment, registered by 82.3% of new New York carriers.
- Brooklyn had the most new carriers in the state (7).
More on the wait: how long MC authority takes in New York, with percentiles against the national numbers.
New New York carriers this week
8 New York carriers were granted MC authority in the 7 days to October 19, and 26 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 | 0 |
| Thu October 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Wed October 14 | 2 | 8 |
| Tue October 13 | 1 | 9 |
| Carrier | MC | USDOT | City | Trucks | Equipment | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire State Cargo LLC | MC89737349 | 4705744 | Endicott | 1 | Dry van | October 16 |
| Keepsake Moving And Storage LLC | MC49028558 | 4574202 | Sunnyside | 4 | Dry van | October 16 |
| The Transporter Transport LLC | MC49647251 | 4327093 | Oakfield | 1 | Dry van | October 16 |
| Tnt Global INC. | MC47816603 | 9751425 | Brooklyn | 1 | Dry van | October 16 |
| Borges Envios LLC | MC86609563 | 8117042 | Rochester | 1 | Dry van | October 15 |
| Atlas Global Solutions Corp | MC98781015 | 9877243 | Walden | 2 | Dry van | October 14 |
| Vml INC | MC46235488 | 6516371 | Rochester | 1 | Dry van | October 14 |
| An Zheng Da Express Corp | MC52338218 | 7897029 | Flushing | 2 | Reefer; Dry van | October 13 |
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Where in New York
| City | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 7 | 11.3% |
| Rochester | 5 | 8.1% |
| Bronx | 3 | 4.8% |
| Albany | 3 | 4.8% |
| Oceanside | 2 | 3.2% |
| Webster | 1 | 1.6% |
| Walden | 1 | 1.6% |
| Valley Stream | 1 | 1.6% |
| Valatie | 1 | 1.6% |
| Utica | 1 | 1.6% |
What they haul
Inferred from registered cargo classes; one carrier can count toward several types.
| Equipment | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van | 51 | 82.3% |
| Car hauler | 8 | 12.9% |
| Flatbed | 5 | 8.1% |
| Reefer | 4 | 6.5% |
| Hopper/Bulk | 1 | 1.6% |
| Tanker | 1 | 1.6% |
| Intermodal | 1 | 1.6% |
Fleet size
By power units (trucks and tractors) on each new carrier's FMCSA registration.
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 39 | 62.9% |
| 2 to 5 trucks | 18 | 29% |
| 6 to 10 trucks | 2 | 3.2% |
| 11 to 50 trucks | 3 | 4.8% |
Who insures new New York carriers
The insurer on each carrier's latest BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing.
| Insurer | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Preferred Insurance CO. | 10 | 16.1% |
| Progressive Casualty Insurance Company | 8 | 12.9% |
| Motor Transport Mutual Risk Retention Group, INC. | 7 | 11.3% |
| National Liability & Fire Insurance Company | 6 | 9.7% |
| Progressive Northern Insurance Company | 5 | 8.1% |
| National Specialty Insurance Company | 5 | 8.1% |
National picture: who insures new trucking companies.
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If you sell to new New York carriers
- Factoring: 61 of the 62 new New York carriers (98.4%) are first-time authorities, still choosing a factor (factoring leads).
- Insurance: 100% had liability coverage on file when granted, and Progressive Preferred Insurance CO. insures 16.1% of all new New York carriers (leads for insurance agents, reading the BMC-91 filing).
- Dispatch: 62.9% of new New York carriers started with one truck and 82.3% run dry van equipment (owner-operator leads for dispatchers).
- Before you call or email the 62: TCPA, DNC and CAN-SPAM basics.
States bordering New York
| State | New carriers, 30 days | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 282 | #6 |
| New Jersey | 169 | #9 |
| Massachusetts | 66 | #25 |
| Connecticut | 54 | #28 |
| Vermont | 6 | #48 |