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Trucking Companies in Colon, MI

Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Colon, MI has 12 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).

At a glance
Total carriers12
Active authority12
Avg fleet size3.9 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateMichigan
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
12
Colon metro
Active authority
12
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
3.9
Power units
Prior revoked
0
On record
Risk indicators
0
Active indicators

Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Fleet size and equipment distribution

12 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Colon, 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 Colon, MI freight market

Colon, MI is home to 12 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 12 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Colon carriers is 3.9 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Colon 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 Colon shows 13 single-truck operators (108.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 29 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 7 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 Colon 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 12 Colon 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

Key finding
Colon, MI has 12 registered carriers with 12 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Colon, MI

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 12 of 12 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
2
Finkey Farms LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-1682615Colon, MI

Finkey Farms LLC has operated for 18.8y with 12 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
12
Drivers
4
Auth. age
18.8y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
Gentz Bros Farms LLCActiveEstablished
MC-MC519866DOT-1280899Colon, MI

Gentz Bros Farms LLC has operated for 21.8y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
4
Auth. age
21.8y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
Trattles Farms LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-618882Colon, MI

Trattles Farms LLC has operated for 30.6y with 5 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
2
Auth. age
30.6y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–12
2
MC-MC38914DOT-3030100Colon, MI

Quimby & Sons Trucking LLC has operated for 8.9y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
5
Auth. age
8.9y
OOS active
None
1
Bower'S Service LLCActiveEstablished
MC-MC871912DOT-508144Colon, MI

Bower'S Service LLC has operated for 33.4y with 5 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
2
Auth. age
33.4y
OOS active
None
1
Eicher'S Trucking LLCActiveEstablished
MC-MC1043916DOT-2343850Colon, MI

Eicher'S Trucking LLC has operated for 13.7y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
4
Drivers
2
Auth. age
13.7y
OOS active
None
1
Robert BowerActiveEstablished
MC-MC23823DOT-999504Colon, MI

Robert Bower has operated for 24.4y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
1
Auth. age
24.4y
OOS active
None
1
Backyard Core LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-716859Colon, MI

Backyard Core LLC has operated for 28.5y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
28.5y
OOS active
None
1
James W OwsleyActiveEstablished
DOT-999417Colon, MI

James W Owsley has operated for 24.4y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
24.4y
OOS active
None
1
DOT-3352457Colon, MI

Eighth Day Farms LLC has operated for 6.6y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
3
Auth. age
6.6y
OOS active
None

All Colon carriers — complete directory

12 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Finkey Farms LLC
Colon, MI
-16826151218.8yDry van
99
Active
02Gentz Bros Farms LLC
Colon, MI
MC5198661280899521.8yDry van
95
Active
03Trattles Farms LLC
Colon, MI
-618882530.6yDry van
95
Active
04Quimby & Sons Trucking LLC
Colon, MI
MC38914303010058.9yDry van
95
Active
05Bower'S Service LLC
Colon, MI
MC871912508144533.4yDry van
95
Active
06Eicher'S Trucking LLC
Colon, MI
MC10439162343850413.7yDry van
95
Active
07Robert Bower
Colon, MI
MC23823999504324.4yDry van
95
Active
08Backyard Core LLC
Colon, MI
-716859228.5yDry van
95
Active
09James W Owsley
Colon, MI
-999417224.4yDry van
95
Active
10Eighth Day Farms LLC
Colon, MI
-335245726.6yDry van
95
Active
11Scotts Hauling LLC
Colon, MI
MC1677766430612111.6yDry van
95
Active
12Jonathan Schrock
Colon, MI
-2079464115.7yDry van
95
Active
Showing 1–25 of 12

Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Colon trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Colon, Michigan?

Colon, MI has 12 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 12 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Colon?

The average fleet size among Colon carriers is 3.9 power units. Approximately 13 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Colon carriers have risk indicators?

Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Colon-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.

How do I verify a Colon 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 Colon?

Colon'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 12 Colon carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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