Trucking Companies in Dubuque, IA
Dubuque, IA has 252 registered for-hire trucking companies as of June 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
252 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Dubuque, 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 Dubuque, IA freight market
Dubuque, IA is home to 252 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 252 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of June 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Dubuque carriers is 30.3 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Dubuque 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 Dubuque shows 145 single-truck operators (57.5% of all carriers) alongside 7 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 342 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 11 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 136 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 2 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 2 active risk indicators among Dubuque carriers (0.79% 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 252 Dubuque 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
All Dubuque carriers — complete directory
11 safe-to-tender carriers · 1 pages · Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | A -1 Crane Rental And Machinery Moving INC Dubuque, IA | MC586132 | 1533667 | 6 | 19 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 02 | Gansen Excavating INC Dubuque, IA | MC631139 | 677781 | 4 | 29 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 03 | Wenzel Transport LLC Dubuque, IA | MC1532479 | 4046602 | 3 | 3 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 04 | Link Logistics INC Dubuque, IA | MC1735213 | 4409855 | 3 | 1 yr | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 05 | Mwb Transfer LLC Dubuque, IA | MC906552 | 2570939 | 3 | 11 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 06 | Barton Transfer LLC Dubuque, IA | MC836045 | 2426282 | 2 | 12 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 07 | Iron Wrench Heavy Repair LLC Dubuque, IA | MC1760709 | 4463741 | 1 | 9 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 08 | Curbee Express INC Dubuque, IA | MC722783 | 2038413 | 1 | 16 yr | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 09 | Rt Heavy Haul LLC Dubuque, IA | MC1766611 | 4474986 | 1 | 8 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 10 | Nexgen Transporation LLC Dubuque, IA | MC1698369 | 4345400 | 1 | 1 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 11 | Ballentine Co LLC Dubuque, IA | MC1738298 | 4421336 | 1 | 11 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Dubuque trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Dubuque, Iowa?
Dubuque, IA has 252 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 252 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Dubuque?
The average fleet size among Dubuque carriers is 30.3 power units. Approximately 145 carriers operate a single truck, while 7 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Dubuque carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 2 active risk indicators among Dubuque-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Dubuque 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 Dubuque?
Dubuque'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 252 Dubuque carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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