Trucking Companies in Emmetsburg, IA
Emmetsburg, IA has 34 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
34 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Emmetsburg, 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 Emmetsburg, IA freight market
Emmetsburg, IA is home to 34 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 34 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Emmetsburg carriers is 4.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Emmetsburg 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 Emmetsburg shows 39 single-truck operators (114.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 63 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 2 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 18 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 Emmetsburg 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 34 Emmetsburg 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 Emmetsburg, IA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 34 total carriers.
Pf Services LLC has operated for 0.8y with 40 power units and 45 drivers under Common authority.
Agri Services Of Northern Iowa INC has operated for 13.6y with 23 power units and 15 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kerber Milling Company has operated for 37.3y with 21 power units and 20 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Lance A Clark has operated for 21.2y with 10 power units and 9 drivers under Common authority.
Hawkeye Systems LLP has operated for 21.9y with 6 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Frederick Trucking LLC has operated for 10.8y with 6 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Gogutter Seamless has operated for 5.8y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dave Wiley Trucking LLC has operated for 20.6y with 5 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kt Elbert LLC has operated for 14.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Michael D Frederick Trucking INC has operated for 18.6y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
All Emmetsburg carriers — complete directory
34 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pf Services LLC Emmetsburg, IA | MC1753471 | 4450024 | 40 | 0.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Agri Services Of Northern Iowa INC Emmetsburg, IA | MC425908 | 2349181 | 23 | 13.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Kerber Milling Company Emmetsburg, IA | MC1611952 | 342376 | 21 | 37.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Lance A Clark Emmetsburg, IA | MC516061 | 1341953 | 10 | 21.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Hawkeye Systems LLP Emmetsburg, IA | - | 1265707 | 6 | 21.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Frederick Trucking LLC Emmetsburg, IA | MC1056658 | 2786268 | 6 | 10.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Gogutter Seamless Emmetsburg, IA | - | 3472838 | 5 | 5.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Dave Wiley Trucking LLC Emmetsburg, IA | - | 1424076 | 5 | 20.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Kt Elbert LLC Emmetsburg, IA | MC798982 | 2266019 | 3 | 14.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Michael D Frederick Trucking INC Emmetsburg, IA | MC626549 | 1701064 | 3 | 18.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Hansen Quality Concrete & Construction LLC Emmetsburg, IA | - | 3164513 | 2 | 7.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Jamison Equipment INC Emmetsburg, IA | - | 996174 | 2 | 24.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | O P Trucking LLC Emmetsburg, IA | MC1262542 | 3498177 | 2 | 5.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Brant Moen Trucking LLC Emmetsburg, IA | MC810431 | 2116192 | 2 | 15.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Samuel Will Emmetsburg, IA | MC961500 | 2509205 | 1 | 12.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Sci Trucking LLC Emmetsburg, IA | - | 4284848 | 1 | 1.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Mark Frederick Trucking LLC Emmetsburg, IA | - | 2794216 | 1 | 10.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | 3r Livestock LLC Emmetsburg, IA | - | 4529306 | 1 | 0.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Troy Miller Emmetsburg, IA | MC658699 | 1813532 | 1 | 17.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | C Swanson Trucking LLC Emmetsburg, IA | - | 4525368 | 1 | 0.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | William J Lowe Emmetsburg, IA | MC420460 | 987651 | 1 | 24.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | M & I Transportation INC Emmetsburg, IA | MC271849 | 551502 | 1 | 32.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Merrill Trucking LLC Emmetsburg, IA | MC226863 | 176017 | 1 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Luke Jorgenson Emmetsburg, IA | - | 3273645 | 1 | 7.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Elbert Grinding INC Emmetsburg, IA | - | 2314656 | 1 | 14.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Emmetsburg trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Emmetsburg, Iowa?
Emmetsburg, IA has 34 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 34 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Emmetsburg?
The average fleet size among Emmetsburg carriers is 4.4 power units. Approximately 39 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Emmetsburg carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Emmetsburg-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Emmetsburg 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 Emmetsburg?
Emmetsburg'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 34 Emmetsburg carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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