Trucking Companies in Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo, MI has 177 registered for-hire trucking companies as of June 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
177 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Kalamazoo, 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 Kalamazoo, MI freight market
Kalamazoo, MI is home to 177 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 177 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of June 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Kalamazoo carriers is 10.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo shows 317 single-truck operators (179.1% of all carriers) alongside 5 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 598 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 21 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 95 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 Kalamazoo 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 177 Kalamazoo 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
All Kalamazoo carriers — complete directory
14 safe-to-tender carriers · 1 pages · Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Babcock Enterprises LLC Kalamazoo, MI | MC1636164 | 2944455 | 11 | 9 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 02 | Kandler Tool Co Kalamazoo, MI | MC1204754 | 3573836 | 4 | 5 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 03 | Sal Transport LLC Kalamazoo, MI | MC1121105 | 3447031 | 3 | 5 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 04 | Noor Transport LLC Kalamazoo, MI | MC1053479 | 3314528 | 2 | 6 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 05 | J&L Carriers And Logistics LLC Kalamazoo, MI | MC1729055 | 4403779 | 2 | 1 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 06 | Steady Delivery LLC Kalamazoo, MI | MC1675266 | 4301497 | 1 | 1 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 07 | Msabaha Hussein LLC Kalamazoo, MI | MC1768105 | 4477881 | 1 | 8 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 08 | Max Northrup Kalamazoo, MI | MC837289 | 2429284 | 1 | 12 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 09 | Marsmen LLC Kalamazoo, MI | MC1761089 | 4456835 | 1 | 9 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 10 | Nicol Daisy Denson Kalamazoo, MI | MC1718295 | 4382676 | 1 | 1 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 11 | Nexday Transport LLC Kalamazoo, MI | MC1762733 | 4467538 | 1 | 8 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 12 | Transup Industries LLC Kalamazoo, MI | MC1690992 | 4331012 | 1 | 1 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 13 | Langston Trucking INC Kalamazoo, MI | MC1506268 | 4004943 | 1 | 3 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 14 | B And K'S Transportation LLC Kalamazoo, MI | MC1763760 | 4469490 | 1 | 8 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Kalamazoo trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Kalamazoo, Michigan?
Kalamazoo, MI has 177 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 177 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Kalamazoo?
The average fleet size among Kalamazoo carriers is 10.0 power units. Approximately 317 carriers operate a single truck, while 5 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Kalamazoo carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Kalamazoo-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo?
Kalamazoo'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 177 Kalamazoo carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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