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Trucking Companies in Durango, IA

Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Durango, IA has 11 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).

At a glance
Total carriers11
Active authority11
Avg fleet size2.7 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateIowa
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
11
Durango metro
Active authority
11
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
2.7
Power units
Prior revoked
0
On record
Risk indicators
0
Active indicators

Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Fleet size and equipment distribution

11 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Durango, 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 Durango, IA freight market

Durango, IA is home to 11 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 11 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Durango carriers is 2.7 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Durango 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 Durango shows 14 single-truck operators (127.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 18 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 4 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 Durango 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 11 Durango 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

Key finding
Durango, IA has 11 registered carriers with 11 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Durango, IA

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 11 of 11 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
4
Kemp Trucking INCActiveEstablished
MC-MC271635DOT-551239Durango, IA

Kemp Trucking INC has operated for 32.3y with 14 power units and 14 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
14
Drivers
14
Auth. age
32.3y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
Ktm LTDActiveEstablished
MC-MC272161DOT-549475Durango, IA

Ktm LTD has operated for 32.3y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
4
Auth. age
32.3y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
John OconnellActiveEstablished
DOT-2487025Durango, IA

John Oconnell has operated for 12.2y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
12.2y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–11
1
MC-MC1585778DOT-3823762Durango, IA

Kammiller Trucking LLC has operated for 4.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
4.3y
OOS active
None
1
DOT-3775413Durango, IA

Martin Kass has operated for 4.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
4.5y
OOS active
None
1
DOT-4310422Durango, IA

Avalon Trailers LLC has operated for 1.6y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
2
Auth. age
1.6y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1453282DOT-3925451Durango, IA

Avalon Body Shop has operated for 3.8y with 1 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
3
Auth. age
3.8y
OOS active
None
1
Schilling Trucking LLCActiveEstablished
MC-MC665730DOT-1836509Durango, IA

Schilling Trucking LLC has operated for 17.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
17.5y
OOS active
None
1
Rose Transportation LLCActiveEstablished
MC-MC734107DOT-2104863Durango, IA

Rose Transportation LLC has operated for 15.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
15.4y
OOS active
None
1
DOT-3352944Durango, IA

The Flower Shed At Rocky Ridge Farm has operated for 6.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
6.6y
OOS active
None

All Durango carriers — complete directory

11 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Kemp Trucking INC
Durango, IA
MC2716355512391432.3yDry van
99
Active
02Ktm LTD
Durango, IA
MC272161549475532.3yDry van
95
Active
03John Oconnell
Durango, IA
-2487025212.2yDry van
95
Active
04Kammiller Trucking LLC
Durango, IA
MC1585778382376224.3yDry van
95
Active
05Martin Kass
Durango, IA
-377541314.5yDry van
95
Active
06Avalon Trailers LLC
Durango, IA
-431042211.6yDry van
95
Active
07Avalon Body Shop
Durango, IA
MC1453282392545113.8yDry van
95
Active
08Schilling Trucking LLC
Durango, IA
MC6657301836509117.5yDry van
95
Active
09Rose Transportation LLC
Durango, IA
MC7341072104863115.4yDry van
95
Active
10The Flower Shed At Rocky Ridge Farm
Durango, IA
-335294416.6yDry van
95
Active
11Hefel Hoof Trimming
Durango, IA
-2380893113.3yDry van
95
Active
Showing 1–25 of 11

Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Durango trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Durango, Iowa?

Durango, IA has 11 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 11 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Durango?

The average fleet size among Durango carriers is 2.7 power units. Approximately 14 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Durango carriers have risk indicators?

Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Durango-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.

How do I verify a Durango 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 Durango?

Durango'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 11 Durango carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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