Trucking Companies in Gibbon, MN
Gibbon, MN has 9 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
9 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Gibbon, 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 Gibbon, MN freight market
Gibbon, MN is home to 9 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 9 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Gibbon carriers is 3.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Gibbon 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 Gibbon shows 20 single-truck operators (222.2% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 47 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 2 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 20 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 Gibbon 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 9 Gibbon 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 Gibbon, MN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 9 of 9 total carriers.
Hay Wagon Express LLC has operated for 8.9y with 7 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
American Fish Haulers LLC has operated for 10.9y with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
The Black Car Business LLC has operated for 0.1y with 5 power units and 18 drivers under Common authority.
Peter Harold Kramer has operated for 18.8y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Starland H B INC has operated for 31.4y with 3 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Terry Forst has operated for 34.3y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
Baw Trucking LLC has operated for 15.6y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Eckerman Jr Trucking L L C has operated for 5.0y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Schwab Trucking LLC has operated for 18.4y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
All Gibbon carriers — complete directory
9 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hay Wagon Express LLC Gibbon, MN | MC1154903 | 3031550 | 7 | 8.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | American Fish Haulers LLC Gibbon, MN | MC1722435 | 2726980 | 6 | 10.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | The Black Car Business LLC Gibbon, MN | MC1814029 | 4563212 | 5 | 0.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Peter Harold Kramer Gibbon, MN | - | 1673394 | 4 | 18.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Starland H B INC Gibbon, MN | MC399165 | 585257 | 3 | 31.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Terry Forst Gibbon, MN | MC227788 | 472589 | 3 | 34.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Baw Trucking LLC Gibbon, MN | MC827230 | 2092836 | 2 | 15.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Eckerman Jr Trucking L L C Gibbon, MN | MC1261569 | 3655358 | 2 | 5.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Schwab Trucking LLC Gibbon, MN | MC699737 | 1730764 | 2 | 18.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Gibbon trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Gibbon, Minnesota?
Gibbon, MN has 9 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 9 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Gibbon?
The average fleet size among Gibbon carriers is 3.8 power units. Approximately 20 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Gibbon carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Gibbon-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Gibbon 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 Gibbon?
Gibbon'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 9 Gibbon carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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