The regulatory land transportation dates back to the early 1900s. The LTFRB therefore, is a product of a series of transformations. The evolutionary progression runs as thus:
- Coastwise Rate Commission – November 17, 1902
- Supervising Railway Expert – June 29, 1906
- Board of Public Utility Commissioners – December 19, 1913
- Public Utilities Commission – March 9, 1917
- Public Service Commission - 1926
- Specialized Regulatory Boards - 1972
- Board of Transportation - 1979
- Land Transportation Commission (BOT & BLT) - 1985
- Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board -1987