How many new trucking companies are in Tennessee?
Updated . Source: Rookiefeed analysis. Covers September 20, 2026 to October 19, 2026.
112 trucking companies based in Tennessee got for-hire operating authority from FMCSA in the 30 days ending October 19, 2026, about 5 per business day. Tennessee ranks 16th of 49 states with 2% of new carriers nationwide. 3 of 8 bordering states had more, led by Georgia (207). Another 150 Tennessee carriers filed new applications in the same window.
- The median Tennessee carrier waited 30 days from application to active authority, 5 days longer than the national median of 25.
- 64.3% started with a single truck (nationally 67%).
- Dry van is the most common equipment, registered by 91.1% of new Tennessee carriers.
- Memphis had the most new carriers in the state (17).
More on the wait: how long MC authority takes in Tennessee, with percentiles against the national numbers.
New Tennessee carriers this week
29 Tennessee carriers were granted MC authority in the 7 days to October 19, and 17 more applied. The newest 12 are below. Subscribers got all 29 with the owner's name, phone, email and insurer.
| Day | Granted | Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Mon October 19 | 1 | 0 |
| Sun October 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Sat October 17 | 2 | 0 |
| Fri October 16 | 7 | 1 |
| Thu October 15 | 1 | 6 |
| Wed October 14 | 12 | 3 |
| Tue October 13 | 5 | 7 |
| Carrier | MC | USDOT | City | Trucks | Equipment | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sbp Enterprises LLC | MC76500468 | 5090155 | Knoxville | 1 | Car hauler | October 19 |
| Holleyking Freight LLC | MC65024225 | 8786147 | Collierville | 2 | Dry van | October 18 |
| L.A.C Express Logistics INC. | MC89534495 | 4613951 | Memphis | 1 | Dry van | October 17 |
| Yk Transport LLC | MC90585775 | 8403674 | Nashville | 2 | Dry van | October 17 |
| Cid Transportation LLC | MC59232169 | 4856818 | Henderson | 2 | Dry van | October 16 |
| Dan Trucklines INC | MC59476981 | 4728977 | Antioch | 2 | Car hauler; Dry van | October 16 |
| Ggs Transport LLC | MC49799280 | 8008341 | Knoxville | 2 | Dry van | October 16 |
| Global Route Logistics INC | MC48157803 | 5275019 | Brentwood | 1 | Car hauler; Dry van | October 16 |
| Mills Steel Haulers LLC | MC91452841 | 4988279 | Ripley | 1 | Dry van | October 16 |
| Oakline Transportation INC | MC73589825 | 5120014 | Nolensville | 2 | Car hauler; Dry van | October 16 |
| Wedel Transport | MC75515850 | 6030654 | Martin | 1 | October 16 | |
| Myboy Logistics INC | MC78630570 | 6799739 | Hendersonville | 1 | Dry van | October 15 |
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Where in Tennessee
| City | New carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 17 | 15.2% |
| Nashville | 14 | 12.5% |
| Murfreesboro | 7 | 6.3% |
| Knoxville | 7 | 6.3% |
| Mcminnville | 4 | 3.6% |
| Millington | 3 | 2.7% |
| Chattanooga | 3 | 2.7% |
| Antioch | 3 | 2.7% |
| Smyrna | 2 | 1.8% |
| Ooltewah | 2 | 1.8% |
What they haul
Inferred from registered cargo classes; one carrier can count toward several types.
| Equipment | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van | 102 | 91.1% |
| Car hauler | 15 | 13.4% |
| Flatbed | 12 | 10.7% |
| Hopper/Bulk | 6 | 5.4% |
| Tanker | 1 | 0.9% |
| Intermodal | 1 | 0.9% |
Fleet size
By power units (trucks and tractors) on each new carrier's FMCSA registration.
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 truck | 72 | 64.3% |
| 2 to 5 trucks | 34 | 30.4% |
| 6 to 10 trucks | 3 | 2.7% |
| 11 to 50 trucks | 2 | 1.8% |
| Not reported | 1 | 0.9% |
Who insures new Tennessee carriers
The insurer on each carrier's latest BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing.
| Insurer | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp | 63 | 56.3% |
| GEICO Marine Insurance Company | 19 | 17% |
| Agency Insurance Company Of Maryland, INC | 9 | 8% |
| Great West Casualty CO | 5 | 4.5% |
| GEICO General Insurance Company | 4 | 3.6% |
| Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company | 3 | 2.7% |
National picture: who insures new trucking companies.
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If you sell to new Tennessee carriers
- Factoring: 112 of the 112 new Tennessee carriers (100%) are first-time authorities, still choosing a factor (factoring leads).
- Insurance: 99.1% had liability coverage on file when granted, and Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp insures 56.3% of all new Tennessee carriers (leads for insurance agents, reading the BMC-91 filing).
- Dispatch: 64.3% of new Tennessee carriers started with one truck and 91.1% run dry van equipment (owner-operator leads for dispatchers).
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States bordering Tennessee
| State | New carriers, 30 days | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 207 | #7 |
| North Carolina | 204 | #8 |
| Virginia | 126 | #11 |
| Missouri | 89 | #19 |
| Alabama | 88 | #20 |
| Kentucky | 81 | #22 |
| Mississippi | 53 | #30 |
| Arkansas | 33 | #35 |