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title: What is the state of for-hire trucking companies?
description: The majority of new entrants are single-truck operations, the majority of which are former leased owner operators or company drivers who have struck out on their own.
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# [What is the state of for-hire trucking companies?](https://ask.ftrintel.com/for-hire-jan-22)

 Written by [Avery Vise, VP of Trucking](https://ask.ftrintel.com/author/avery-vise) | Jan 7, 2022 3:18:15 PM

Avery Vise discusses the single-truck operations that make up the majority of new for-hire trucking companies.

This Q&A response from The FTR Experts came from our December State of Freight - 2021 Lessons & Market Risks webinar. View the video and the key takeaways below.

 

**Key Takeaways:**

- The majority of new entrants are single-truck operations, the majority of which are former leased owner operators or company drivers who have struck out on their own.
- The surge began in July 2020 but shifted into high gear in March 2021.

 

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