Trucking Companies in Duluth, MN
Duluth, MN has 269 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
269 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Duluth, 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 Duluth, MN freight market
Duluth, MN is home to 269 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 269 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Duluth carriers is 5.9 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Duluth 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 Duluth shows 399 single-truck operators (148.3% of all carriers) alongside 4 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 716 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 19 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 274 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 Duluth 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 269 Duluth 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 Duluth, MN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 269 total carriers.
Kivi Bros Trucking INC has operated for 31.2y with 278 power units and 278 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Minnesota Power has operated for 52.0y with 144 power units and 195 drivers under Carrier authority.
Reliant Student Transport LLC has operated for 26.3y with 102 power units and 115 drivers under Common authority.
Dbs Residential Solutions INC has operated for 13.8y with 38 power units and 48 drivers under Carrier authority.
A W Kuettel & Sons INC has operated for 37.1y with 34 power units and 36 drivers under Carrier authority.
Arrowhead Concrete Works INC has operated for 44.2y with 34 power units and 22 drivers under Carrier authority.
Equipment Rental Company has operated for 36.8y with 29 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
United Piping INC has operated for 29.3y with 29 power units and 19 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Lakehead Trucking INC has operated for 52.0y with 27 power units and 14 drivers under Contract authority.
Bernick'S Pepsi-Cola Company Of Duluth INC has operated for 30.1y with 26 power units and 20 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Duluth carriers — complete directory
269 carriers total. Page 1 of 11. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Kivi Bros Trucking INC Duluth, MN | MC286915 | 593718 | 278 | 31.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Minnesota Power Duluth, MN | - | 201299 | 144 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Reliant Student Transport LLC Duluth, MN | MC692906 | 859547 | 102 | 26.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Dbs Residential Solutions INC Duluth, MN | - | 2334449 | 38 | 13.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | A W Kuettel & Sons INC Duluth, MN | - | 352514 | 34 | 37.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Arrowhead Concrete Works INC Duluth, MN | - | 210304 | 34 | 44.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Equipment Rental Company Duluth, MN | - | 364854 | 29 | 36.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | United Piping INC Duluth, MN | MC1026836 | 676883 | 29 | 29.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Lakehead Trucking INC Duluth, MN | MC157048 | 116256 | 27 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Bernick'S Pepsi-Cola Company Of Duluth INC Duluth, MN | - | 640995 | 26 | 30.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | J&R Sundberg Construction Incorporated Duluth, MN | - | 2633624 | 26 | 11.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Jm INC Duluth, MN | - | 1163003 | 23 | 22.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Jmf Construction INC Duluth, MN | - | 1555683 | 20 | 19.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Coca Cola Beverages Of Duluth LLC Duluth, MN | - | 2899364 | 18 | 10.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Drn Enterprises INC Duluth, MN | - | 2094208 | 16 | 15.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | North Shore Track Services INC Duluth, MN | MC864627 | 980294 | 15 | 24.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Hanson Tree Service Duluth, MN | MC1533921 | 4049094 | 15 | 3.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Wherley Moving Systems INC Duluth, MN | MC648837 | 1778756 | 13 | 18.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Dryco INC Duluth, MN | - | 2336549 | 12 | 13.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Wescom INC Duluth, MN | - | 2411768 | 12 | 13.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Duke'S Towing INC Duluth, MN | MC348047 | 703303 | 11 | 28.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Economy Garages Usa INC Duluth, MN | - | 514039 | 11 | 33.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Second Harvest Northland Duluth, MN | - | 642755 | 11 | 30.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Les Grumdahl Window & Siding LLC Duluth, MN | - | 1135365 | 11 | 23.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Northstar Mechanical Services LLC Duluth, MN | - | 3109301 | 10 | 8.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Duluth trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Duluth, Minnesota?
Duluth, MN has 269 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 269 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Duluth?
The average fleet size among Duluth carriers is 5.9 power units. Approximately 399 carriers operate a single truck, while 4 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Duluth carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Duluth-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Duluth 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 Duluth?
Duluth'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 269 Duluth carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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