Trucking Companies in Corning, IA
Corning, IA has 16 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Iowa's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
16 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Corning, IA.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Corning, IA freight market
Corning, IA is home to 16 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 16 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Corning carriers is 2.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Corning carrier population contributes to Iowa's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Corning shows 21 single-truck operators (131.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 43 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 0 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 22 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Corning carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 16 Corning carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Corning, IA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 16 of 16 total carriers.
Petersen Farms Trucking LLC has operated for 27.5y with 10 power units and 10 drivers under Contract authority.
Farm Service Coop has operated for 25.0y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Topspot Rentals LLC has operated for 4.7y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Michael G Travis has operated for 34.3y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Zachary Quinn Morgan has operated for 24.4y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Damewood Trucking LLC has operated for 3.4y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Duane A Lauer has operated for 18.7y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Herring Farms has operated for 4.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Sorensen Transport INC has operated for 19.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Travis James has operated for 18.9y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
All Corning carriers — complete directory
16 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Petersen Farms Trucking LLC Corning, IA | MC402605 | 782566 | 10 | 27.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Farm Service Coop Corning, IA | - | 957121 | 3 | 25.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Topspot Rentals LLC Corning, IA | - | 3713888 | 3 | 4.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Michael G Travis Corning, IA | - | 473010 | 3 | 34.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Zachary Quinn Morgan Corning, IA | - | 996546 | 2 | 24.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Damewood Trucking LLC Corning, IA | MC1511018 | 4012218 | 2 | 3.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Duane A Lauer Corning, IA | MC1473878 | 1685959 | 2 | 18.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Herring Farms Corning, IA | MC1393980 | 3837016 | 1 | 4.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Sorensen Transport INC Corning, IA | MC596743 | 1614291 | 1 | 19.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Travis James Corning, IA | MC610425 | 1659570 | 1 | 18.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Five Star Trucking LLC Corning, IA | MC675244 | 1840886 | 1 | 17.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Timothy Lee Peterson Corning, IA | MC305228 | 328681 | 1 | 37.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Maracy LLC Corning, IA | MC91190 | 3127291 | 1 | 8.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Kurt A Schmelzer Corning, IA | MC464411 | 1153913 | 1 | 22.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Cooper Trucking LLC Corning, IA | MC751480 | 1446525 | 1 | 20.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Marvin Henriksen Corning, IA | - | 787347 | 1 | 27.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Corning trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Corning, Iowa?
Corning, IA has 16 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 16 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Corning?
The average fleet size among Corning carriers is 2.1 power units. Approximately 21 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Corning carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Corning-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Corning trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Corning?
Corning's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 16 Corning carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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