New Trucking Companies and Carrier Changes in Texas (September 30 to November 5, 2026)
This report summarizes changes in the Texas commercial trucking industry from September 30 to November 5, 2026, based on FMCSA public records. During this period, Texas recorded 1,193 newly issued USDOT numbers, representing new trucking companies. The average number of trucks per new carrier in Texas was 2.4, based on these 1,193 new carriers.
Key Texas Carrier Changes
Over the period from September 30 to November 5, 2026, the following changes were observed for Texas-based carriers:
- Newly issued USDOT numbers (new trucking companies): 1,193
- Newly approved operating authorities: 735
- FMCSA insurance-suspension warnings: 1,065
- Insurance cancellations: 416
These figures highlight the dynamic nature of the trucking sector in Texas, with a significant number of new entrants and ongoing changes in operating status.
Top Texas Cities for New USDOT Numbers
The following Texas cities led in the number of newly issued USDOT numbers from September 30 to November 5, 2026:
| City | New Carriers |
|---|---|
| Houston | 168 |
| Dallas | 63 |
| Fort Worth | 39 |
| Austin | 37 |
| San Antonio | 34 |
National Context
Nationally, from September 30 to November 5, 2026, there were 10,168 newly issued USDOT numbers. Texas was a leading state for carrier changes, ranking second nationally with 3,372 changes recorded in the same period. Other top states for carrier changes included California (3,597), Florida (2,135), Illinois (1,443), and Pennsylvania (1,288).
Understanding FMCSA Public Records
An MC number (docket number) is the operating authority FMCSA grants a for-hire motor carrier, while a USDOT number identifies a carrier for safety and registration records. For-hire carriers must maintain required liability insurance on file with FMCSA. If an insurer cancels coverage or a filing lapses, FMCSA may initiate a suspension of the carrier's operating authority. Carriers typically have a deadline to file valid insurance before their authority is suspended or revoked.
Insurance agents, brokers, and shippers can check a carrier's authority and insurance-filing status for free in FMCSA public records. TruckMorning processes FMCSA public records into a daily list of carriers with changes, including new registrations, cancellations, renewals, and suspension warnings, to assist insurance agents.
Source: FMCSA public records