Trucking Companies in Blue Earth, MN
Blue Earth, MN has 50 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 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).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
50 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Blue Earth, 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 Blue Earth, MN freight market
Blue Earth, MN is home to 50 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 50 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Blue Earth carriers is 3.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth shows 50 single-truck operators (100.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 105 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 54 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 Blue Earth 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 50 Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth, MN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 50 total carriers.
Blue Earth Area Independent School District 2860 has operated for 25.6y with 26 power units and 30 drivers under Carrier authority.
Double B Trucking LLC has operated for 14.4y with 25 power units and 16 drivers under Common authority.
Ertman Trucking LLC has operated for 19.8y with 20 power units and 18 drivers under Common authority.
Blue Earth Valley Telephone has operated for 33.1y with 16 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Pf Transport LLC has operated for 17.9y with 16 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Gary Ehrich has operated for 22.2y with 8 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tafco Equipment Co has operated for 52.0y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mores Ag Center INC has operated for 23.4y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Garry & Dustin Martin has operated for 34.3y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jso Farms LLC has operated for 8.0y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Blue Earth carriers — complete directory
50 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Blue Earth Area Independent School District 2860 Blue Earth, MN | - | 912121 | 26 | 25.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Double B Trucking LLC Blue Earth, MN | MC810201 | 2257295 | 25 | 14.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Ertman Trucking LLC Blue Earth, MN | MC856725 | 1545884 | 20 | 19.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Blue Earth Valley Telephone Blue Earth, MN | - | 520059 | 16 | 33.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Pf Transport LLC Blue Earth, MN | MC706996 | 1790478 | 16 | 17.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Gary Ehrich Blue Earth, MN | - | 1223684 | 8 | 22.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Tafco Equipment Co Blue Earth, MN | - | 132842 | 5 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Mores Ag Center INC Blue Earth, MN | - | 1090836 | 5 | 23.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Garry & Dustin Martin Blue Earth, MN | - | 472585 | 4 | 34.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Jso Farms LLC Blue Earth, MN | - | 3141981 | 3 | 8.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Kenneth Dean Ripley Blue Earth, MN | - | 1600408 | 3 | 19.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Winnebago Mfg Co LLC Blue Earth, MN | - | 1029452 | 3 | 24.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Jeffrey Bell Blue Earth, MN | - | 470418 | 3 | 34.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Stromberg Trucking LLC Blue Earth, MN | MC324224 | 699767 | 3 | 28.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Patrick J Moore Blue Earth, MN | - | 1022447 | 3 | 24.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Chad Lawrence Blue Earth, MN | - | 994450 | 3 | 24.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Little E Trucking LLC Blue Earth, MN | MC20725 | 1785206 | 2 | 17.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Haase Family Farms LLC Blue Earth, MN | - | 2950577 | 2 | 9.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Duane Ehrich Blue Earth, MN | - | 1210695 | 2 | 22.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Joyce N Ziegler Blue Earth, MN | - | 2637218 | 2 | 11.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Scott Keith Volz Blue Earth, MN | - | 1128008 | 2 | 23.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Kyle D Schaefer Blue Earth, MN | - | 3332002 | 2 | 6.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Blue Earth Monument Blue Earth, MN | - | 452111 | 2 | 34.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Galen And Donna Nagel Blue Earth, MN | MC294596 | 605490 | 2 | 31.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | David Jon Anderson Blue Earth, MN | - | 2932110 | 2 | 9.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Blue Earth trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Blue Earth, Minnesota?
Blue Earth, MN has 50 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 50 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Blue Earth?
The average fleet size among Blue Earth carriers is 3.8 power units. Approximately 50 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Blue Earth carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Blue Earth-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth?
Blue Earth'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 50 Blue Earth carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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