Small Fleets with 1–6 Trucks Continue to Decline Through 2025

This chart tracks the total number of U.S. for-hire motor carriers operating one to six power units. The steady decline throughout 2025 shows small fleets exiting the market as rates normalize, costs rise, and FMCSA compliance enforcement tightens.

Source: FreightWaves SONAR (FCTCOH.USA) Data represents active carriers with 1–6 power units for hire. October 2025 total: 181,577 active fleets, down from approximately 184,000 at the start of the year. Decline reflects continued market correction following pandemic-era expansion.
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