Trucking Companies in Garner, IA
Garner, IA has 15 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
15 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Garner, 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 Garner, IA freight market
Garner, IA is home to 15 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 15 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Garner carriers is 23.3 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Garner 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 Garner shows 22 single-truck operators (146.7% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 48 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 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 Garner 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 15 Garner 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 Garner, IA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 15 of 15 total carriers.
Iowa Motor Truck Transport INC has operated for 38.2y with 233 power units and 211 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Hueneman Farms L C has operated for 31.9y with 51 power units and 53 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
E & E Beshey Trucking LLC has operated for 18.3y with 21 power units and 20 drivers under Contract authority.
Stellar Industries INC has operated for 35.0y with 9 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
Phil Dornbier Trucking INC has operated for 21.2y with 9 power units and 10 drivers under Common authority.
Hancock County Cooperative Oil Association has operated for 37.4y with 8 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Pringnitz Enterprises LLC has operated for 5.0y with 4 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Iowa Mold Tooling Co INC has operated for 52.0y with 4 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
Baumgard Trucking LLC has operated for 3.8y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Pgf Transport LLC has operated for 20.0y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
All Garner carriers — complete directory
15 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Iowa Motor Truck Transport INC Garner, IA | MC197007 | 313015 | 233 | 38.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Hueneman Farms L C Garner, IA | MC332128 | 569812 | 51 | 31.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | E & E Beshey Trucking LLC Garner, IA | MC741631 | 1742279 | 21 | 18.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Stellar Industries INC Garner, IA | - | 446495 | 9 | 35.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Phil Dornbier Trucking INC Garner, IA | MC674188 | 1343037 | 9 | 21.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Hancock County Cooperative Oil Association Garner, IA | - | 340314 | 8 | 37.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Pringnitz Enterprises LLC Garner, IA | - | 3652584 | 4 | 5.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Iowa Mold Tooling Co INC Garner, IA | - | 107276 | 4 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Baumgard Trucking LLC Garner, IA | MC1452349 | 3924018 | 2 | 3.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Pgf Transport LLC Garner, IA | MC564833 | 1505141 | 2 | 20.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Plas Tech Tooling INC Garner, IA | - | 4295158 | 2 | 1.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Michael Hrubes Garner, IA | MC703599 | 1861757 | 2 | 17.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Afh Trucking INC Garner, IA | MC413040 | 968846 | 1 | 24.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Prohaska Trucking LLC Garner, IA | MC1254195 | 3645134 | 1 | 5.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Steel Horse Trucking LLC Garner, IA | - | 1845851 | 1 | 17.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Garner trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Garner, Iowa?
Garner, IA has 15 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 15 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Garner?
The average fleet size among Garner carriers is 23.3 power units. Approximately 22 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Garner carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Garner-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Garner 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 Garner?
Garner's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
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