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Trucking Companies in Frost, MN

Updated 2026-05-30T12:33:24.577Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Frost, 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).

At a glance
Total carriers12
Active authority12
Avg fleet size2.6 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateMinnesota
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
12
Frost metro
Active authority
12
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
2.6
Power units
Prior revoked
0
On record
Risk indicators
0
Active indicators

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

Risk Alert1 carrier in Frost, MN flagged by Truck Graph's proprietary data science algorithms (8.3% of total)
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Fleet size and equipment distribution

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

Frost, 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 Frost carriers is 2.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Frost 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 Frost shows 7 single-truck operators (58.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 17 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 11 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 Frost 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 Frost 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
Frost, MN has 12 registered carriers with 12 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Frost, MN

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 12 of 12 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
1
Claire OlsonActiveEstablished
DOT-1211267Frost, MN

Claire Olson has operated for 22.3y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
4
Auth. age
22.3y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
Kevin SteinhauerActiveEstablished
DOT-1251153Frost, MN

Kevin Steinhauer has operated for 22.0y with 5 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
2
Auth. age
22.0y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
2
Dean M JohnsonActiveEstablished
MC-MC884513DOT-1218590Frost, MN

Dean M Johnson has operated for 22.3y with 5 power units and 6 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
6
Auth. age
22.3y
OOS active
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–12
1
Djl Amundson INCActiveEstablished
DOT-1124207Frost, MN

Djl Amundson INC has operated for 23.1y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
4
Drivers
2
Auth. age
23.1y
OOS active
None
1
Randy OswaldActiveEstablished
DOT-1216041Frost, MN

Randy Oswald has operated for 22.3y with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
4
Auth. age
22.3y
OOS active
None
1
DOT-4248698Frost, MN

Lee Lincoln has operated for 2.0y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
2.0y
OOS active
None
1
Hansen Gas INCActiveEstablished
DOT-2479794Frost, MN

Hansen Gas INC has operated for 12.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
12.3y
OOS active
None
1
Michael VonhagenActiveEstablished
DOT-1204859Frost, MN

Michael Vonhagen has operated for 22.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
22.4y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC977267DOT-2903790Frost, MN

Dennis A Johnson has operated for 9.9y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
9.9y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1365DOT-2955030Frost, MN

Christopher Ottjes Trucking LLC has operated for 9.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
9.5y
OOS active
None

All Frost carriers — complete directory

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

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Claire Olson
Frost, MN
-1211267522.3yDry van
95
Active
02Kevin Steinhauer
Frost, MN
-1251153522.0yDry van
95
Active
03Dean M Johnson
Frost, MN
MC8845131218590522.3yDry van
95
Active
04Djl Amundson INC
Frost, MN
-1124207423.1yDry van
95
Active
05Randy Oswald
Frost, MN
-1216041322.3yDry van
95
Active
06Lee Lincoln
Frost, MN
-424869822.0yDry van
95
Active
07Hansen Gas INC
Frost, MN
-2479794212.3yDry van
95
Active
08Michael Vonhagen
Frost, MN
-1204859122.4yDry van
95
Active
09Dennis A Johnson
Frost, MN
MC977267290379019.9yDry van
95
Active
10Christopher Ottjes Trucking LLC
Frost, MN
MC1365295503019.5yDry van
95
Active
11Steven Glimsdal
Frost, MN
MC891119627233130.4yDry van
95
Active
12Nicholas Johnson
Frost, MN
MC7137272032316116.1yDry van
95
Active
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Frequently asked

Frost trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Frost, Minnesota?

Frost, 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 Frost?

The average fleet size among Frost carriers is 2.6 power units. Approximately 7 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Frost carriers have risk indicators?

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

How do I verify a Frost 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 Frost?

Frost'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 12 Frost carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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