Trucking Companies in Bronson, MI
Bronson, MI has 48 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
48 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Bronson, 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 Bronson, MI freight market
Bronson, MI is home to 48 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 48 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Bronson carriers is 2.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Bronson 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 Bronson shows 42 single-truck operators (87.5% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 82 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 25 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 Bronson 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 48 Bronson 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 Bronson, MI
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 48 total carriers.
Swift & Skidmore Grain Reclaiming LLC has operated for 35.9y with 19 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Wilmax Express Trucking LLC has operated for 6.8y with 9 power units and 7 drivers under Common authority.
Backyard Kreations has operated for 19.9y with 8 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
R & M Hollister Trucking LLC has operated for 16.3y with 6 power units and 4 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Cary'S Trucking INC has operated for 41.6y with 6 power units and 9 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
John Arver has operated for 32.3y with 6 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Knight Skye CORP has operated for 19.5y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mayer Grain Farms LLC has operated for 10.3y with 5 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Shaffer Trucking LLC has operated for 27.0y with 4 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Cronkhite Cemetery Services LLC has operated for 6.6y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Bronson carriers — complete directory
48 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Swift & Skidmore Grain Reclaiming LLC Bronson, MI | - | 399939 | 19 | 35.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Wilmax Express Trucking LLC Bronson, MI | MC1058705 | 3325082 | 9 | 6.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Backyard Kreations Bronson, MI | - | 1527732 | 8 | 19.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | R & M Hollister Trucking LLC Bronson, MI | MC704595 | 1992998 | 6 | 16.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Cary'S Trucking INC Bronson, MI | MC297280 | 252077 | 6 | 41.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | John Arver Bronson, MI | - | 550526 | 6 | 32.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Knight Skye CORP Bronson, MI | MC734605 | 1582424 | 5 | 19.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Mayer Grain Farms LLC Bronson, MI | - | 2843872 | 5 | 10.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Shaffer Trucking LLC Bronson, MI | - | 812955 | 4 | 27.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Cronkhite Cemetery Services LLC Bronson, MI | - | 3350687 | 4 | 6.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Van Vorst Farms Bronson, MI | - | 848662 | 4 | 26.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Lynn Mayer'S Great Lakes Glads INC Bronson, MI | - | 358385 | 4 | 37.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Ronald P Williams Bronson, MI | - | 1807225 | 3 | 17.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Cary Farms INC Bronson, MI | MC443147 | 1068935 | 3 | 23.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Doug Swift Bronson, MI | - | 340131 | 3 | 37.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Bucklin Farms Bronson, MI | - | 983854 | 2 | 24.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Oak Prairie Farms Bronson, MI | - | 403820 | 2 | 35.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Robert C Mccollough Bronson, MI | - | 1136817 | 2 | 23.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | D & M Trucking LLC Bronson, MI | MC743897 | 2136473 | 2 | 15.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | B&B Electric Of Bronson Bronson, MI | - | 2191021 | 2 | 14.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Hathaway Farms Bronson, MI | - | 2440146 | 2 | 12.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Caudill Trucking LLC Bronson, MI | - | 2497781 | 2 | 12.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Great Lakes Structures LLC Bronson, MI | MC1518418 | 4023395 | 2 | 3.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Great Lakes Sire Service Bronson, MI | - | 1841732 | 2 | 17.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Arthur Hedrick Bronson, MI | MC564570 | 881006 | 2 | 26.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Bronson trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Bronson, Michigan?
Bronson, MI has 48 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 48 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Bronson?
The average fleet size among Bronson carriers is 2.8 power units. Approximately 42 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Bronson carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Bronson-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Bronson 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 Bronson?
Bronson'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 48 Bronson carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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