Trucking Companies in Denison, IA
Denison, IA has 46 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
46 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Denison, 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 Denison, IA freight market
Denison, IA is home to 46 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 46 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Denison carriers is 3.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Denison 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 Denison shows 39 single-truck operators (84.8% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 68 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 1 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 31 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 Denison 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 46 Denison 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 Denison, IA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 46 total carriers.
R L Craft Co INC has operated for 52.0y with 24 power units and 30 drivers under Carrier authority.
Moeller Trucking INC has operated for 31.9y with 22 power units and 20 drivers under Contract authority.
Ten Point Construction Co INC has operated for 28.2y with 20 power units and 13 drivers under Carrier authority.
Silverline Mobile Concrete LLC has operated for 6.8y with 14 power units and 12 drivers under Common authority.
Vetter Equipment Co has operated for 42.9y with 14 power units and 22 drivers under Carrier authority.
Denison Drywall Supply Co has operated for 32.0y with 7 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Roger Waderich has operated for 29.4y with 6 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
B Bar R Livestock Transportation INC has operated for 52.0y with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Contract authority.
Cory Reisz Trucking LLC has operated for 13.6y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Schillerberg Trucking INC has operated for 14.2y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
All Denison carriers — complete directory
46 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | R L Craft Co INC Denison, IA | - | 188474 | 24 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Moeller Trucking INC Denison, IA | MC278162 | 569429 | 22 | 31.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Ten Point Construction Co INC Denison, IA | - | 740673 | 20 | 28.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Silverline Mobile Concrete LLC Denison, IA | MC1078658 | 3321922 | 14 | 6.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Vetter Equipment Co Denison, IA | - | 235183 | 14 | 42.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Denison Drywall Supply Co Denison, IA | - | 566409 | 7 | 32.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Roger Waderich Denison, IA | MC426625 | 671733 | 6 | 29.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | B Bar R Livestock Transportation INC Denison, IA | MC216309 | 162485 | 6 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Cory Reisz Trucking LLC Denison, IA | MC806415 | 2354720 | 5 | 13.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Schillerberg Trucking INC Denison, IA | MC779068 | 2280585 | 4 | 14.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Mark Head Trucking LLC Denison, IA | MC551228 | 1296706 | 4 | 21.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Bohlmann INC Denison, IA | - | 167842 | 4 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Gierstorf Trucking INC Denison, IA | MC698153 | 1973326 | 4 | 16.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Gill Hardscapes LLC Denison, IA | - | 4387489 | 3 | 1.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Lahr Bros Trucking INC Denison, IA | MC1065801 | 2362014 | 2 | 13.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Perez Trucking LLC Denison, IA | MC1281616 | 3682685 | 2 | 4.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Metapan Trucking LLC Denison, IA | MC1282353 | 3683735 | 2 | 4.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Ds Ofood INC Denison, IA | - | 4452293 | 2 | 0.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Arkfeld Brothers Denison, IA | - | 1810369 | 2 | 17.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Mtt Co Denison, IA | - | 500624 | 2 | 33.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | John Randolph Denison, IA | - | 3590152 | 2 | 5.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Frazier Contracting CORP Denison, IA | - | 1366773 | 2 | 21.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Emmanuel Trucking LLC Denison, IA | MC1475791 | 3958970 | 1 | 3.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Djd Trucking LLC Denison, IA | MC1483210 | 3969993 | 1 | 3.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Arrowhead Express LLC Denison, IA | MC1597079 | 4157370 | 1 | 2.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Denison trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Denison, Iowa?
Denison, IA has 46 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 46 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Denison?
The average fleet size among Denison carriers is 3.8 power units. Approximately 39 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Denison carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Denison-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Denison 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 Denison?
Denison'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 46 Denison carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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