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Carrier Directory · Michigan · Rudyard Metro

Trucking Companies in Rudyard, MI

Updated 2026-05-31T07:30:12.683Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Rudyard, MI has 7 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 carriers7
Active authority7
Avg fleet size4.3 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateMichigan
Data sourceFMCSA + Risk Intelligence
Total carriers
7
Rudyard metro
Active authority
7
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
4.3
Power units
Prior revoked
0
On record
Risk indicators
0
Active indicators

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

Risk Alert1 carrier in Rudyard, MI with active risk signals (14.3% of total)
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Fleet size and equipment distribution

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

Rudyard, MI is home to 7 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 7 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Rudyard carriers is 4.3 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Rudyard 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 Rudyard shows 21 single-truck operators (300.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 38 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 5 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 Rudyard 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 7 Rudyard 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
Rudyard, MI has 7 registered carriers with 7 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Rudyard, MI

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 7 of 7 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
3
Shute Oil CoActiveEstablished
DOT-240708Rudyard, MI

Shute Oil Co has operated for 42 yr 6 mo with 16 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
16
Drivers
6
Auth. age
42 yr 6 mo
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
Steikar Trucking LTDActiveEstablished
MC-MC195552DOT-294830Rudyard, MI

Steikar Trucking LTD has operated for 39 yr with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
4
Auth. age
39 yr
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
MC-MC211282DOT-2781828Rudyard, MI

Gaylor Trucking LLC has operated for 10 yr 10 mo with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
2
Auth. age
10 yr 10 mo
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–7
1
Upper Peninsula FuelsActiveEstablished
DOT-1771213Rudyard, MI

Upper Peninsula Fuels has operated for 18 yr with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
18 yr
OOS active
None
1
DOT-3501801Rudyard, MI

Lone Prairie Farms 2 Hay Company has operated for 5 yr 7 mo with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
5 yr 7 mo
OOS active
None
1
DOT-3476066Rudyard, MI

Gaylor-Thompson Sales And Services INC has operated for 5 yr 9 mo with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
2
Auth. age
5 yr 9 mo
OOS active
None
1
Kenny Pickle U P LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-2523324Rudyard, MI

Kenny Pickle U P LLC has operated for 11 yr 10 mo with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
2
Auth. age
11 yr 10 mo
OOS active
None

All Rudyard carriers — complete directory

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

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Shute Oil Co
Rudyard, MI
-2407081642 yr 6 moDry van
99
Active
02Steikar Trucking LTD
Rudyard, MI
MC195552294830539 yrDry van
95
Active
03Gaylor Trucking LLC
Rudyard, MI
MC2112822781828310 yr 10 moDry van
95
Active
04Upper Peninsula Fuels
Rudyard, MI
-1771213218 yrDry van
95
Active
05Lone Prairie Farms 2 Hay Company
Rudyard, MI
-350180125 yr 7 moDry van
95
Active
06Gaylor-Thompson Sales And Services INC
Rudyard, MI
-347606615 yr 9 moDry van
95
Active
07Kenny Pickle U P LLC
Rudyard, MI
-2523324111 yr 10 moDry van
95
Active
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Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Rudyard trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Rudyard, Michigan?

Rudyard, MI has 7 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 7 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Rudyard?

The average fleet size among Rudyard carriers is 4.3 power units. Approximately 21 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Rudyard carriers have risk indicators?

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

How do I verify a Rudyard 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 Rudyard?

Rudyard'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 7 Rudyard carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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