Trucking Companies in Red Oak, IA
Red Oak, IA has 24 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
24 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Red Oak, 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 Red Oak, IA freight market
Red Oak, IA is home to 24 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 24 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Red Oak carriers is 4.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Red Oak 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 Red Oak shows 32 single-truck operators (133.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 61 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 21 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 Red Oak 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 24 Red Oak 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 Red Oak, IA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 24 of 24 total carriers.
Red Oak Greenhouses INC has operated for 52.0y with 24 power units and 37 drivers under Carrier authority.
Healthy Turf Landscaping has operated for 12.0y with 14 power units and 11 drivers under Carrier authority.
Gohlinghorst Excavation INC has operated for 12.5y with 9 power units and 7 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Obrien Equipment Service INC has operated for 10.7y with 6 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
Empire Construction And Trenching Incorporated has operated for 9.2y with 6 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Esb Clark Heavy Construction INC has operated for 17.0y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Justin Paul LLC has operated for 8.4y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
The Green Tree Company LLC has operated for 16.3y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Biggerstaff Trucking LLC has operated for 9.7y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Lance Most has operated for 7.8y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
All Red Oak carriers — complete directory
24 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Red Oak Greenhouses INC Red Oak, IA | - | 22562 | 24 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Healthy Turf Landscaping Red Oak, IA | - | 2514156 | 14 | 12.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Gohlinghorst Excavation INC Red Oak, IA | MC848067 | 2455832 | 9 | 12.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Obrien Equipment Service INC Red Oak, IA | MC1009459 | 2805207 | 6 | 10.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Empire Construction And Trenching Incorporated Red Oak, IA | - | 2991392 | 6 | 9.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Esb Clark Heavy Construction INC Red Oak, IA | MC997902 | 1890946 | 5 | 17.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Justin Paul LLC Red Oak, IA | MC1070890 | 3082386 | 4 | 8.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | The Green Tree Company LLC Red Oak, IA | MC1050794 | 2001516 | 4 | 16.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Biggerstaff Trucking LLC Red Oak, IA | MC986667 | 2924674 | 4 | 9.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Lance Most Red Oak, IA | MC115632 | 3167531 | 4 | 7.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Powell Farms LLC Red Oak, IA | MC694247 | 1505074 | 3 | 20.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Ronald D Carlson Red Oak, IA | - | 351354 | 2 | 37.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Don Gohlinghorst Red Oak, IA | - | 1010326 | 2 | 24.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Jerry Wagaman Red Oak, IA | - | 1888462 | 2 | 17.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Gohlinghorst Transport LLC Red Oak, IA | MC1499787 | 3994964 | 1 | 3.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Ed Transport LLC Red Oak, IA | MC1525818 | 4035545 | 1 | 3.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Loess Enterprise LLC Red Oak, IA | MC47773 | 3046987 | 1 | 8.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Haas Trucking LLC Red Oak, IA | MC1612813 | 4186692 | 1 | 2.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Johnny Lee Lane Red Oak, IA | MC1645019 | 4245886 | 1 | 2.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | R K Belt & Sons INC Red Oak, IA | - | 2041170 | 1 | 16.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Roger D Stewart Red Oak, IA | - | 210803 | 1 | 44.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Nishna Farming Company LLC Red Oak, IA | MC420355 | 905881 | 1 | 25.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Heartland Foam Insealators LLC Red Oak, IA | - | 1775346 | 1 | 18.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Allen Livestock Trucking LLC Red Oak, IA | MC1667070 | 3982351 | 1 | 3.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Red Oak trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Red Oak, Iowa?
Red Oak, IA has 24 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 24 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Red Oak?
The average fleet size among Red Oak carriers is 4.1 power units. Approximately 32 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Red Oak carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Red Oak-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Red Oak 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 Red Oak?
Red Oak'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 24 Red Oak carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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