Trucking Companies in Grayling, MI
Grayling, MI has 8 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
8 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Grayling, 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 Grayling, MI freight market
Grayling, MI is home to 8 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 8 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Grayling carriers is 8.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Grayling 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 Grayling shows 37 single-truck operators (462.5% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 76 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 3 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 4 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 Grayling 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 8 Grayling 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 Grayling, MI
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 8 of 8 total carriers.
C F Fick & Sons has operated for 35.9y with 39 power units and 27 drivers under Carrier authority.
Clearwater Drilling Company LLC has operated for 0.6y with 10 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Optimum Freight Transport LLC has operated for 0.7y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Ajd Forest Products Limited Partnership has operated for 44.0y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Robert T Harrington has operated for 16.6y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
J C Delivery And Installation LLC has operated for 10.0y with 2 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Final Freight LLC has operated for 0.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Absolut Delivery LLC has operated for 0.1y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Grayling carriers — complete directory
8 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | C F Fick & Sons Grayling, MI | - | 401230 | 39 | 35.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Clearwater Drilling Company LLC Grayling, MI | - | 4479705 | 10 | 0.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Optimum Freight Transport LLC Grayling, MI | MC1760188 | 4462718 | 5 | 0.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Ajd Forest Products Limited Partnership Grayling, MI | - | 213080 | 4 | 44.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Robert T Harrington Grayling, MI | - | 1959239 | 2 | 16.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | J C Delivery And Installation LLC Grayling, MI | MC973160 | 2895899 | 2 | 10.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Final Freight LLC Grayling, MI | MC1793934 | 4525977 | 1 | 0.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Absolut Delivery LLC Grayling, MI | MC1819993 | 4574348 | 1 | 0.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Grayling trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Grayling, Michigan?
Grayling, MI has 8 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 8 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Grayling?
The average fleet size among Grayling carriers is 8.0 power units. Approximately 37 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Grayling carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Grayling-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Grayling 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 Grayling?
Grayling'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 8 Grayling carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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