Trucking Companies in Buchanan, MI
Buchanan, MI has 17 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
17 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Buchanan, 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 Buchanan, MI freight market
Buchanan, MI is home to 17 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 17 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Buchanan carriers is 2.3 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Buchanan 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 Buchanan shows 28 single-truck operators (164.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 52 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 2 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 Buchanan 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 17 Buchanan 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 Buchanan, MI
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 17 of 17 total carriers.
Schultzs Twin Oaks LLC has operated for 27.4y with 7 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mccarty Well Drilling INC has operated for 30.1y with 6 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Life Action Ministries has operated for 35.6y with 6 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Buchanan Pallet Products has operated for 37.0y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Brian Dargus has operated for 16.6y with 2 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mark Price has operated for 19.2y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Tlhenderson Farms has operated for 2.0y with 2 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Powers Farms LLC has operated for 35.2y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Berrien Metal Products INC has operated for 24.6y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bill Molnar has operated for 34.7y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Buchanan carriers — complete directory
17 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Schultzs Twin Oaks LLC Buchanan, MI | - | 788322 | 7 | 27.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Mccarty Well Drilling INC Buchanan, MI | - | 640979 | 6 | 30.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Life Action Ministries Buchanan, MI | - | 424732 | 6 | 35.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Buchanan Pallet Products Buchanan, MI | - | 357125 | 3 | 37.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Brian Dargus Buchanan, MI | - | 1955067 | 2 | 16.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Mark Price Buchanan, MI | MC599437 | 1623607 | 2 | 19.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Tlhenderson Farms Buchanan, MI | - | 4252670 | 2 | 2.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Powers Farms LLC Buchanan, MI | - | 441928 | 2 | 35.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Berrien Metal Products INC Buchanan, MI | - | 984900 | 1 | 24.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Bill Molnar Buchanan, MI | - | 459071 | 1 | 34.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Aalfs Petroleum INC Buchanan, MI | - | 348205 | 1 | 37.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Respiratory Home Care & Convalescent Supply INC Buchanan, MI | - | 1039080 | 1 | 23.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Bud Kile Moving LLC Buchanan, MI | MC1070233 | 1150783 | 1 | 22.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Finns Ranch LLC Buchanan, MI | - | 3336545 | 1 | 6.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Allan Lindsley Buchanan, MI | - | 3351475 | 1 | 6.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Kingdom Dominion Transports LLC Buchanan, MI | MC1128802 | 3459565 | 1 | 5.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Elevate Engineering LLC Buchanan, MI | - | 4567542 | 1 | 0.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Buchanan trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Buchanan, Michigan?
Buchanan, MI has 17 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 17 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Buchanan?
The average fleet size among Buchanan carriers is 2.3 power units. Approximately 28 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Buchanan carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Buchanan-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Buchanan 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 Buchanan?
Buchanan's carrier population includes other 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 17 Buchanan carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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