Trucking Companies in Dryden, MI
Dryden, MI has 10 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
10 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Dryden, 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 Dryden, MI freight market
Dryden, MI is home to 10 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 10 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Dryden carriers is 3.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Dryden 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 Dryden shows 38 single-truck operators (380.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 63 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 6 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 Dryden 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 10 Dryden 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 Dryden, MI
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 10 of 10 total carriers.
Bj Forrest Trucking INC has operated for 37.3y with 12 power units and 10 drivers under Common authority.
Martin Smith has operated for 17.7y with 6 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Swim N Pool And Spa Service has operated for 17.1y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Greg Wood Trucking Company INC has operated for 18.3y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
Amell INC has operated for 19.3y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Todd A Grigg has operated for 18.1y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Aia Specialized INC has operated for 0.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Em N Jax Transport And Repair LLC has operated for 0.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Ald Logistics & Transportation has operated for 0.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ethan Chase Terbush has operated for 1.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Dryden carriers — complete directory
10 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bj Forrest Trucking INC Dryden, MI | MC284296 | 342344 | 12 | 37.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Martin Smith Dryden, MI | - | 1810963 | 6 | 17.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Swim N Pool And Spa Service Dryden, MI | - | 1881419 | 3 | 17.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Greg Wood Trucking Company INC Dryden, MI | MC746546 | 1735763 | 2 | 18.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Amell INC Dryden, MI | MC596669 | 1609920 | 2 | 19.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Todd A Grigg Dryden, MI | - | 1763032 | 2 | 18.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Aia Specialized INC Dryden, MI | MC1757248 | 4457209 | 1 | 0.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Em N Jax Transport And Repair LLC Dryden, MI | MC1790048 | 4518730 | 1 | 0.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Ald Logistics & Transportation Dryden, MI | - | 4489554 | 1 | 0.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Ethan Chase Terbush Dryden, MI | MC1683919 | 4317474 | 1 | 1.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Dryden trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Dryden, Michigan?
Dryden, MI has 10 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 10 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Dryden?
The average fleet size among Dryden carriers is 3.1 power units. Approximately 38 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Dryden carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Dryden-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Dryden 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 Dryden?
Dryden'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 10 Dryden carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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