Trucking Companies in Bad Axe, MI
Bad Axe, MI has 14 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Michigan'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
14 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Bad Axe, MI.
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 Bad Axe, MI freight market
Bad Axe, MI is home to 14 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 14 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Bad Axe carriers is 8.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Bad Axe carrier population contributes to Michigan's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Bad Axe shows 57 single-truck operators (407.1% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 132 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 1 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 Bad Axe 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 14 Bad Axe 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 Bad Axe, MI
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 14 of 14 total carriers.
Jw Hunt Otc INC has operated for 25.3y with 61 power units and 45 drivers under Common authority.
Woody Acres INC has operated for 35.8y with 15 power units and 14 drivers under Common authority.
Gemini Group Transport LLC has operated for 22.1y with 12 power units and 13 drivers under Contract authority.
D & W Salvage INC has operated for 19.8y with 6 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Shemka & Son Trucking LLC has operated for 7.4y with 5 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
Gingrich Farms Transport LLC has operated for 10.1y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
S T & H Oil Co has operated for 35.8y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Great Lakes Hydrodemolition INC has operated for 21.2y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Douglas Lampela has operated for 26.7y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Langley Trucking LLC has operated for 41.2y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
All Bad Axe carriers — complete directory
14 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jw Hunt Otc INC Bad Axe, MI | MC399769 | 929376 | 61 | 25.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Woody Acres INC Bad Axe, MI | MC336670 | 404333 | 15 | 35.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Gemini Group Transport LLC Bad Axe, MI | MC487961 | 1239826 | 12 | 22.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | D & W Salvage INC Bad Axe, MI | - | 1548973 | 6 | 19.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Shemka & Son Trucking LLC Bad Axe, MI | MC1009820 | 3224605 | 5 | 7.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Gingrich Farms Transport LLC Bad Axe, MI | MC965024 | 2875861 | 5 | 10.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | S T & H Oil Co Bad Axe, MI | - | 403474 | 3 | 35.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Great Lakes Hydrodemolition INC Bad Axe, MI | - | 1356853 | 3 | 21.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Douglas Lampela Bad Axe, MI | - | 828006 | 2 | 26.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Langley Trucking LLC Bad Axe, MI | MC312591 | 257339 | 2 | 41.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Mel Trucking LLC Bad Axe, MI | MC52376 | 3055948 | 1 | 8.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | O'Connor Transport LLC Bad Axe, MI | MC1599713 | 4158776 | 1 | 2.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Aaron Darbee Bad Axe, MI | MC1757758 | 4450609 | 1 | 0.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Network 1 Solutions LLC Bad Axe, MI | - | 3394012 | 1 | 6.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Bad Axe trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Bad Axe, Michigan?
Bad Axe, MI has 14 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 14 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Bad Axe?
The average fleet size among Bad Axe carriers is 8.4 power units. Approximately 57 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Bad Axe carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Bad Axe-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Bad Axe 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 Bad Axe?
Bad Axe'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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