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Trucking Companies in Hanover, MN

Updated 2026-05-30T01:19:18.614Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Hanover, MN has 6 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 carriers6
Active authority6
Avg fleet size6.0 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateMinnesota
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
6
Hanover metro
Active authority
6
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
6.0
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

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

Hanover, MN is home to 6 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 6 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Hanover carriers is 6.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Hanover 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 Hanover shows 31 single-truck operators (516.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 55 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 1 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 23 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 Hanover 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 6 Hanover 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
Hanover, MN has 6 registered carriers with 6 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Hanover, MN

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 6 of 6 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
5
Pearson Brothers INCActiveEstablished
DOT-854108Hanover, MN

Pearson Brothers INC has operated for 26.3y with 17 power units and 15 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
17
Drivers
15
Auth. age
26.3y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
2
DOT-1088922Hanover, MN

Miller Trucking & Landscape Supply INC has operated for 23.4y with 9 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
9
Drivers
6
Auth. age
23.4y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
J S Stewart Companies INCActiveEstablished
DOT-1075435Hanover, MN

J S Stewart Companies INC has operated for 23.5y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
4
Auth. age
23.5y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–6
1
MC-MC769073DOT-2533118Hanover, MN

Northern Lines Contracting INC has operated for 11.8y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
11.8y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1073700DOT-3354455Hanover, MN

Keyboard Connections LLC has operated for 6.6y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
6.6y
OOS active
None
1
DOT-4527014Hanover, MN

Purus Group LLC has operated for 0.3y with 1 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
4
Auth. age
0.3y
OOS active
None

All Hanover carriers — complete directory

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

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Pearson Brothers INC
Hanover, MN
-8541081726.3yDry van
99
Active
02Miller Trucking & Landscape Supply INC
Hanover, MN
-1088922923.4yDry van
95
Active
03J S Stewart Companies INC
Hanover, MN
-1075435523.5yDry van
95
Active
04Northern Lines Contracting INC
Hanover, MN
MC7690732533118211.8yDry van
95
Active
05Keyboard Connections LLC
Hanover, MN
MC1073700335445526.6yDry van
95
Active
06Purus Group LLC
Hanover, MN
-452701410.3yDry 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

Hanover trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Hanover, Minnesota?

Hanover, MN has 6 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 6 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Hanover?

The average fleet size among Hanover carriers is 6.0 power units. Approximately 31 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Hanover carriers have risk indicators?

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

How do I verify a Hanover 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 Hanover?

Hanover's carrier population includes other 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 6 Hanover carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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