How many new trucking companies are in Ohio?
Updated . Source: Rookiefeed analysis. Covers September 20, 2026 to October 19, 2026.
287 trucking companies based in Ohio got for-hire operating authority from FMCSA in the 30 days ending October 19, 2026, about 12 per business day. Ohio ranks 5th of 49 states with 5.1% of new carriers nationwide. That's more than any neighboring state (Pennsylvania had 282). Another 379 Ohio carriers filed new applications in the same window.
- The median Ohio carrier waited 24 days from application to active authority, 1 day shorter than the national median of 25.
- 74.6% started with a single truck (nationally 67%).
- Dry van is the most common equipment, registered by 92.7% of new Ohio carriers.
- Columbus had the most new carriers in the state (57).
More on the wait: how long MC authority takes in Ohio, with percentiles against the national numbers.
New Ohio carriers this week
64 Ohio carriers were granted MC authority in the 7 days to October 19, and 59 more applied. The newest 12 are below. Subscribers got all 64 with the owner's name, phone, email and insurer.
| Day | Granted | Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Mon October 19 | 6 | 0 |
| Sun October 18 | 7 | 0 |
| Sat October 17 | 5 | 1 |
| Fri October 16 | 8 | 6 |
| Thu October 15 | 8 | 21 |
| Wed October 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Tue October 13 | 18 | 19 |
| Carrier | MC | USDOT | City | Trucks | Equipment | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aid Logistics LLC | MC47574652 | 9495295 | Canal Winchester | 1 | Dry van | October 19 |
| B&L Towing Express LLC | MC92851793 | 7189179 | Hilliard | 1 | Dry van | October 19 |
| Ibra Khan LLC | MC62865357 | 8547344 | Munroe Falls | 1 | Dry van | October 19 |
| Northline Meridian LLC | MC76440283 | 4749457 | Cleveland | 1 | Dry van | October 19 |
| Qfl Freight Logistics LLC | MC66509519 | 9804315 | Cincinnati | 1 | Dry van | October 19 |
| Recon Lanes Transport Service LLC | MC90491985 | 8911561 | Sheffield Lake | 1 | Car hauler; Dry van | October 19 |
| Ami Trucking LLC | MC97073524 | 4838316 | Columbus | 1 | Dry van | October 18 |
| Brothers & Brothers Towing Services LLC | MC78136713 | 4213534 | Dayton | 2 | Car hauler; Dry van | October 18 |
| Davlat Trucking LLC | MC73477705 | 4559975 | West Chester | 1 | Dry van | October 18 |
| Gsal LLC | MC79604975 | 3388007 | Columbus | 1 | Dry van | October 18 |
| Jmd Delivery Service LLC | MC98096300 | 6427278 | Bedford | 1 | Dry van | October 18 |
| Real Baig Transportation LLC | MC98258299 | 7241452 | Dublin | 2 | Dry van | October 18 |
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Where in Ohio
| City | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 57 | 19.9% |
| Dayton | 19 | 6.6% |
| Cincinnati | 16 | 5.6% |
| Cleveland | 11 | 3.8% |
| Mason | 9 | 3.1% |
| West Chester | 7 | 2.4% |
| Tipp City | 5 | 1.7% |
| Parma | 5 | 1.7% |
| Morrow | 5 | 1.7% |
| Maineville | 5 | 1.7% |
What they haul
Inferred from registered cargo classes; one carrier can count toward several types.
| Equipment | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van | 266 | 92.7% |
| Flatbed | 19 | 6.6% |
| Car hauler | 15 | 5.2% |
| Reefer | 8 | 2.8% |
| Hopper/Bulk | 8 | 2.8% |
| Livestock | 1 | 0.3% |
| Intermodal | 1 | 0.3% |
Fleet size
By power units (trucks and tractors) on each new carrier's FMCSA registration.
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 214 | 74.6% |
| 2 to 5 trucks | 66 | 23% |
| 6 to 10 trucks | 5 | 1.7% |
| 11 to 50 trucks | 1 | 0.3% |
| Not reported | 1 | 0.3% |
Who insures new Ohio carriers
The insurer on each carrier's latest BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing.
| Insurer | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Preferred Insurance CO. | 209 | 72.8% |
| GEICO Marine Insurance Company | 40 | 13.9% |
| Canal Insurance Company | 6 | 2.1% |
| Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, INC | 4 | 1.4% |
| GEICO General Insurance Company | 3 | 1% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company | 3 | 1% |
National picture: who insures new trucking companies.
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If you sell to new Ohio carriers
- Factoring: 282 of the 287 new Ohio carriers (98.3%) are first-time authorities, still choosing a factor (factoring leads).
- Insurance: 99% had liability coverage on file when granted, and Progressive Preferred Insurance CO. insures 72.8% of all new Ohio carriers (leads for insurance agents, reading the BMC-91 filing).
- Dispatch: 74.6% of new Ohio carriers started with one truck and 92.7% run dry van equipment (owner-operator leads for dispatchers).
- Before you call or email the 287: TCPA, DNC and CAN-SPAM basics.
States bordering Ohio
| State | New carriers, 30 days | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 282 | #6 |
| Indiana | 138 | #10 |
| Michigan | 114 | #15 |
| Kentucky | 81 | #22 |
| West Virginia | 16 | #43 |