Trucking Companies in West Bend, IA
West Bend, IA has 18 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
18 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in West Bend, 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 West Bend, IA freight market
West Bend, IA is home to 18 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 18 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among West Bend carriers is 4.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The West Bend 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 West Bend shows 20 single-truck operators (111.1% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 39 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 12 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 West Bend 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 18 West Bend 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 West Bend, IA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 18 of 18 total carriers.
Clear Creek Acres LLC has operated for 22.2y with 16 power units and 23 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ron Schafer has operated for 31.3y with 10 power units and 6 drivers under Contract authority.
Fehr Custom Enterprises has operated for 7.3y with 10 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tm Ag & Excavating LLC has operated for 11.7y with 8 power units and 8 drivers under Common authority.
Besch Trucking INC has operated for 21.4y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Curtis Brosh has operated for 14.3y with 5 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
Schneider Brothers Trucking LLC has operated for 9.8y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Greg D Fehr has operated for 10.2y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
John Studer has operated for 20.2y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Madsen Trucking LLC has operated for 20.0y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All West Bend carriers — complete directory
18 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Clear Creek Acres LLC West Bend, IA | - | 1222172 | 16 | 22.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Ron Schafer West Bend, IA | MC375795 | 592063 | 10 | 31.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Fehr Custom Enterprises West Bend, IA | MC1638490 | 3246440 | 10 | 7.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Tm Ag & Excavating LLC West Bend, IA | MC884631 | 2542211 | 8 | 11.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Besch Trucking INC West Bend, IA | MC1654704 | 1320004 | 5 | 21.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Curtis Brosh West Bend, IA | MC777983 | 2277462 | 5 | 14.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Schneider Brothers Trucking LLC West Bend, IA | MC38627 | 2919971 | 2 | 9.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Greg D Fehr West Bend, IA | - | 2868524 | 2 | 10.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | John Studer West Bend, IA | MC630001 | 1481357 | 2 | 20.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Madsen Trucking LLC West Bend, IA | MC567182 | 1515181 | 2 | 20.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | J & L Trucking LTD West Bend, IA | - | 646811 | 2 | 30.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Donald R Schulz Trucking INC West Bend, IA | MC475017 | 249645 | 2 | 41.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Zachary Classen West Bend, IA | - | 2405668 | 2 | 13.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Dexter Trucking LLC West Bend, IA | MC1099311 | 3410207 | 2 | 6.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Corbin Studer West Bend, IA | MC1445479 | 3912882 | 1 | 3.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Marvin Fehr Trucking LLC West Bend, IA | MC815450 | 1973579 | 1 | 16.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Montag Bros INC West Bend, IA | - | 711196 | 1 | 28.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Todd Goeders West Bend, IA | MC171640 | 2891451 | 1 | 10.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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West Bend trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in West Bend, Iowa?
West Bend, IA has 18 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 18 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in West Bend?
The average fleet size among West Bend carriers is 4.1 power units. Approximately 20 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many West Bend carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among West Bend-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a West Bend 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 West Bend?
West Bend'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 18 West Bend carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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