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Carrier Directory · Minnesota · Big Lake Metro

Trucking Companies in Big Lake, MN

Updated 2026-06-04T03:04:03.145Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Big Lake, MN has 53 registered for-hire trucking companies as of June 2026, making it one of Minnesota'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 carriers53
Active authority53
Avg fleet size2.5 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateMinnesota
Data sourceFMCSA + Risk Intelligence
Total carriers
53
Big Lake metro
Active authority
53
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
2.5
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 Alert2 carriers in Big Lake, MN with active risk signals (3.8% of total)
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Fleet size and equipment distribution

53 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Big Lake, MN.

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 Big Lake, MN freight market

Big Lake, MN is home to 53 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 53 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of June 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Big Lake carriers is 2.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Big Lake carrier population contributes to Minnesota's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.

The fleet composition in Big Lake shows 180 single-truck operators (339.6% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 275 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 6 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 96 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 Big Lake 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 53 Big Lake 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
Big Lake, MN has 53 registered carriers with 53 (100.0%) holding active authority.

All Big Lake carriers — complete directory

7 safe-to-tender carriers · 1 pages · Sorted by fleet size.

#CarrierCityDOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Bob'S Towing & Recovery INC
Big Lake, MN
MC6950821581105419 yr 6 moDry van
0
Active
02Stevens Enterprises LLC
Big Lake, MN
MC1532366404642333 yr 2 moDry van
0
Active
03All K'S LLC
Big Lake, MN
MC5218351134927223 yrDry van
0
Active
04Eagle Star Express LLC
Big Lake, MN
MC151406320185017 yr 7 moDry van
0
Active
05Camilah Trucking LLC
Big Lake, MN
MC1667231428663211 yr 9 moDry van
0
Active
06Crossroads Enterprises Limited
Big Lake, MN
MC1240825904223125 yr 9 moDry van
0
Active
07B&L Express LLC
Big Lake, MN
MC1685898432101411 yr 6 moDry van
0
Active
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Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Big Lake trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Big Lake, Minnesota?

Big Lake, MN has 53 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 53 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Big Lake?

The average fleet size among Big Lake carriers is 2.5 power units. Approximately 180 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Big Lake carriers have risk indicators?

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

How do I verify a Big Lake 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 Big Lake?

Big Lake'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 53 Big Lake carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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