Carrier Population Shows Growth in Q1 2026 According to FMCSA Data
The carrier population in the trucking industry showed a net influx in Q1 2026, with grants and reinstatements outweighing revocations. This marks the first such growth since Q2 2025 and Q3 2022. However, employment in for-hire trucking remains at its lowest level since 2020, indicating ongoing challenges in the sector.
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