Trucking Companies in Fosston, MN
Fosston, MN has 11 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).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
11 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Fosston, 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 Fosston, MN freight market
Fosston, MN is home to 11 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 11 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of June 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Fosston carriers is 4.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Fosston 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 Fosston shows 28 single-truck operators (254.5% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 52 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 34 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 Fosston 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 11 Fosston 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 Fosston, MN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 11 of 11 total carriers.
Scott Balstad has operated for 28 yr 5 mo with 11 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hagen Construction & Trucking LLC has operated for 17 yr 1 mo with 10 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
David Wilde has operated for 22 yr 11 mo with 9 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Virgil Wilde has operated for 23 yr 2 mo with 6 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lepier Oil Co INC has operated for 52 yr with 4 power units and 1 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Rue Brothers Holdings INC has operated for 23 yr 2 mo with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ken Weiss has operated for 21 yr 3 mo with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Ben Buchholz has operated for 23 yr 1 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Integrated Process Solutions INC has operated for 11 yr 1 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rosebud Coop Oil Association has operated for 28 yr 9 mo with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Fosston carriers — complete directory
11 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Scott Balstad Fosston, MN | - | 719982 | 11 | 28 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Hagen Construction & Trucking LLC Fosston, MN | MC677867 | 1878965 | 10 | 17 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | David Wilde Fosston, MN | - | 1143164 | 9 | 22 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Virgil Wilde Fosston, MN | - | 1116685 | 6 | 23 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Lepier Oil Co INC Fosston, MN | MC150709 | 141288 | 4 | 52 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Rue Brothers Holdings INC Fosston, MN | - | 1111999 | 3 | 23 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Ken Weiss Fosston, MN | MC851866 | 1340256 | 2 | 21 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Ben Buchholz Fosston, MN | - | 1117216 | 1 | 23 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Integrated Process Solutions INC Fosston, MN | - | 2630370 | 1 | 11 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Rosebud Coop Oil Association Fosston, MN | - | 704791 | 1 | 28 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Fjerstad Trucking INC Fosston, MN | MC914668 | 2629019 | 1 | 11 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Fosston trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Fosston, Minnesota?
Fosston, MN has 11 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 11 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Fosston?
The average fleet size among Fosston carriers is 4.5 power units. Approximately 28 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Fosston carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Fosston-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Fosston 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 Fosston?
Fosston'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 11 Fosston carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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