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Trucking Companies in Brooks, MN

Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Brooks, MN has 8 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).

At a glance
Total carriers8
Active authority8
Avg fleet size12.6 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateMinnesota
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
8
Brooks metro
Active authority
8
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
12.6
Power units
Prior revoked
0
On record
Risk indicators
0
Active indicators

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

Fleet size and equipment distribution

8 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Brooks, 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 Brooks, MN freight market

Brooks, MN is home to 8 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 8 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Brooks carriers is 12.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Brooks 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 Brooks shows 5 single-truck operators (62.5% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 11 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 9 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 Brooks 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 8 Brooks 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
Brooks, MN has 8 registered carriers with 8 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Brooks, MN

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 8 of 8 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
17
Paradis INCActiveEstablished
MC-MC162853DOT-185056Brooks, MN

Paradis INC has operated for 52.0y with 52 power units and 58 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
52
Drivers
58
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
6
Red Lake County Coop INCActiveEstablished
DOT-366790Brooks, MN

Red Lake County Coop INC has operated for 36.7y with 21 power units and 18 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
21
Drivers
18
Auth. age
36.7y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
6
Paradis' Mail Service INCActiveEstablished
MC-MC809721DOT-2362355Brooks, MN

Paradis' Mail Service INC has operated for 13.5y with 20 power units and 20 drivers under Common + Contract authority.

Fleet
20
Drivers
20
Auth. age
13.5y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–8
1
Scott ParsleyActiveEstablished
MC-MC377194DOT-638562Brooks, MN

Scott Parsley has operated for 30.1y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
30.1y
OOS active
None
1
Nick MorinvilleActiveEstablished
MC-MC825029DOT-2396388Brooks, MN

Nick Morinville has operated for 13.1y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
13.1y
OOS active
None
1
Don Winand TruckingActiveEstablished
MC-MC584580DOT-708921Brooks, MN

Don Winand Trucking has operated for 28.7y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
28.7y
OOS active
None
1
Scott E MorinvilleActiveEstablished
DOT-564146Brooks, MN

Scott E Morinville has operated for 32.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
32.0y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1762519DOT-4467117Brooks, MN

Evan Chaput has operated for 0.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
0.7y
OOS active
None

All Brooks carriers — complete directory

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

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Paradis INC
Brooks, MN
MC1628531850565252.0yDry van
99
Active
02Red Lake County Coop INC
Brooks, MN
-3667902136.7yDry van
99
Active
03Paradis' Mail Service INC
Brooks, MN
MC80972123623552013.5yDry van
99
Active
04Scott Parsley
Brooks, MN
MC377194638562230.1yDry van
95
Active
05Nick Morinville
Brooks, MN
MC8250292396388213.1yDry van
95
Active
06Don Winand Trucking
Brooks, MN
MC584580708921228.7yDry van
95
Active
07Scott E Morinville
Brooks, MN
-564146132.0yDry van
95
Active
08Evan Chaput
Brooks, MN
MC1762519446711710.7yDry 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

Brooks trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Brooks, Minnesota?

Brooks, MN has 8 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 8 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Brooks?

The average fleet size among Brooks carriers is 12.6 power units. Approximately 5 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Brooks carriers have risk indicators?

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

How do I verify a Brooks 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 Brooks?

Brooks'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 8 Brooks carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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