Trucking Companies in Brandon, MN
Brandon, MN has 12 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
12 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Brandon, 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 Brandon, MN freight market
Brandon, MN is home to 12 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 12 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Brandon carriers is 7.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Brandon 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 Brandon shows 18 single-truck operators (150.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 44 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 0 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 21 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 Brandon 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 12 Brandon 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 Brandon, MN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 12 of 12 total carriers.
Wagner Trucking INC has operated for 42.3y with 45 power units and 40 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Voyager Industries INC has operated for 25.7y with 9 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Joe Wagner has operated for 16.6y with 9 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Slack Painting LLC has operated for 10.2y with 9 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lakes Area Logistics LLC has operated for 6.8y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Brethorst Excavating INC has operated for 23.3y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mark Allen Boesl has operated for 13.8y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Deb Van Alphen has operated for 24.4y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Amthor Cattle Company LLC has operated for 14.5y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jb Tractors LLC has operated for 16.1y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Brandon carriers — complete directory
12 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Wagner Trucking INC Brandon, MN | MC170477 | 243012 | 45 | 42.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Voyager Industries INC Brandon, MN | - | 908437 | 9 | 25.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Joe Wagner Brandon, MN | - | 1963389 | 9 | 16.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Slack Painting LLC Brandon, MN | - | 2865385 | 9 | 10.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Lakes Area Logistics LLC Brandon, MN | MC1058591 | 3324830 | 5 | 6.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Brethorst Excavating INC Brandon, MN | - | 1102363 | 4 | 23.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Mark Allen Boesl Brandon, MN | - | 2335332 | 3 | 13.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Deb Van Alphen Brandon, MN | MC428521 | 999208 | 2 | 24.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Amthor Cattle Company LLC Brandon, MN | - | 2254113 | 1 | 14.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Jb Tractors LLC Brandon, MN | - | 2026545 | 1 | 16.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Curtis A Deschene Brandon, MN | - | 1361489 | 1 | 21.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Mandt Truck & Trailer Repair LLC Brandon, MN | - | 4258448 | 1 | 1.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Brandon trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Brandon, Minnesota?
Brandon, MN has 12 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 12 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Brandon?
The average fleet size among Brandon carriers is 7.5 power units. Approximately 18 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Brandon carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Brandon-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Brandon 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 Brandon?
Brandon'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 12 Brandon carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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