How many new trucking companies are in South Dakota?
Updated . Source: Rookiefeed analysis. Covers September 20, 2026 to October 19, 2026.
14 trucking companies based in South Dakota got for-hire operating authority from FMCSA in the 30 days ending October 19, 2026, about 2 per business day. South Dakota ranks 45th of 49 states with 0.3% of new carriers nationwide. 6 of 6 bordering states had more, led by Minnesota (120). Another 16 South Dakota carriers filed new applications in the same window.
- 57.1% started with a single truck (nationally 67%).
- Dry van is the most common equipment, registered by 85.7% of new South Dakota carriers.
- Sioux Falls had the most new carriers in the state (5).
New South Dakota carriers this week
3 South Dakota carriers were granted MC authority in the 7 days to October 19, and 1 more applied. The newest 3 are below. Subscribers got all 3 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Fri October 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Thu October 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Wed October 14 | 0 | 1 |
| Tue October 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrier | MC | USDOT | City | Trucks | Equipment | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestige Trucking LLC | MC93566598 | 4570851 | Rapid City | 1 | Dry van | October 17 |
| Gavins Point Supply, LLC | MC62540750 | 5494855 | Yankton | 2 | Hopper/Bulk; Dry van | October 16 |
| C&E Trucking LLC | MC64019918 | 8551827 | Sioux Falls | 1 | Flatbed; Dry van | October 15 |
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Where in South Dakota
| City | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 5 | 35.7% |
| Rapid City | 3 | 21.4% |
| Aberdeen | 2 | 14.3% |
| Yankton | 1 | 7.1% |
| Harrold | 1 | 7.1% |
| Glenham | 1 | 7.1% |
| Dell Rapids | 1 | 7.1% |
What they haul
Inferred from registered cargo classes; one carrier can count toward several types.
| Equipment | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van | 12 | 85.7% |
| Hopper/Bulk | 5 | 35.7% |
| Flatbed | 3 | 21.4% |
| Livestock | 3 | 21.4% |
| Car hauler | 2 | 14.3% |
Fleet size
By power units (trucks and tractors) on each new carrier's FMCSA registration.
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 8 | 57.1% |
| 2 to 5 trucks | 6 | 42.9% |
Who insures new South Dakota carriers
The insurer on each carrier's latest BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing.
| Insurer | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Financial Casualty Company | 7 | 50% |
| GEICO Marine Insurance Company | 2 | 14.3% |
| Farm Bureau Property And Casualty Insurance Company | 2 | 14.3% |
| Western Agricultural Insurance Company | 1 | 7.1% |
| Progressive Northern Insurance Company | 1 | 7.1% |
| GEICO General Insurance Company | 1 | 7.1% |
National picture: who insures new trucking companies.
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If you sell to new South Dakota carriers
- Factoring: 14 of the 14 new South Dakota carriers (100%) 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 50% of all new South Dakota carriers (leads for insurance agents, reading the BMC-91 filing).
- Dispatch: 57.1% of new South Dakota carriers started with one truck and 85.7% run dry van equipment (owner-operator leads for dispatchers).
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