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Trucking Companies in Hills, MN

Updated 2026-05-30T18:37:22.956Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Hills, MN has 22 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 carriers22
Active authority22
Avg fleet size2.2 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateMinnesota
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
22
Hills metro
Active authority
22
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
2.2
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

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

Hills, MN is home to 22 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 22 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Hills carriers is 2.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Hills 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 Hills shows 17 single-truck operators (77.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 32 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 14 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 Hills 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 22 Hills 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
Hills, MN has 22 registered carriers with 22 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Hills, MN

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 22 of 22 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
3
DOT-937332Hills, MN

Hills-Beaver Creek Schools has operated for 25.3y with 11 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
11
Drivers
8
Auth. age
25.3y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
MC-MC541313DOT-1432578Hills, MN

Larry Leuthold And Collin Leuthold has operated for 20.6y with 7 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
7
Drivers
3
Auth. age
20.6y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
Mark SandagerActiveEstablished
DOT-1686344Hills, MN

Mark Sandager has operated for 18.7y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
3
Auth. age
18.7y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–22
1
Leuthold Liveztock INCActiveEstablished
MC-MC347320DOT-775699Hills, MN

Leuthold Liveztock INC has operated for 27.6y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
27.6y
OOS active
None
1
Walnut Grove LTDActiveEstablished
DOT-1096837Hills, MN

Walnut Grove LTD has operated for 23.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
23.3y
OOS active
None
1
John Vanden BergActiveEstablished
MC-MC573185DOT-1537306Hills, MN

John Vanden Berg has operated for 19.8y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
19.8y
OOS active
None
1
David TilstraActiveEstablished
DOT-2021422Hills, MN

David Tilstra has operated for 16.1y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
3
Auth. age
16.1y
OOS active
None
1
Hoyme Farms INCActiveEstablished
DOT-2120837Hills, MN

Hoyme Farms INC has operated for 15.3y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
3
Auth. age
15.3y
OOS active
None
1
Westphal Transport LLCActiveEstablished
MC-MC861103DOT-2487010Hills, MN

Westphal Transport LLC has operated for 12.2y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
2
Auth. age
12.2y
OOS active
None
1
DOT-3575083Hills, MN

Sandhill Crane LLC has operated for 5.3y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
5.3y
OOS active
None

All Hills carriers — complete directory

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

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Hills-Beaver Creek Schools
Hills, MN
-9373321125.3yDry van
99
Active
02Larry Leuthold And Collin Leuthold
Hills, MN
MC5413131432578720.6yDry van
95
Active
03Mark Sandager
Hills, MN
-1686344318.7yDry van
95
Active
04Leuthold Liveztock INC
Hills, MN
MC347320775699227.6yDry van
95
Active
05Walnut Grove LTD
Hills, MN
-1096837223.3yDry van
95
Active
06John Vanden Berg
Hills, MN
MC5731851537306219.8yDry van
95
Active
07David Tilstra
Hills, MN
-2021422216.1yDry van
95
Active
08Hoyme Farms INC
Hills, MN
-2120837215.3yDry van
95
Active
09Westphal Transport LLC
Hills, MN
MC8611032487010212.2yDry van
95
Active
10Sandhill Crane LLC
Hills, MN
-357508325.3yDry van
95
Active
11Landrover LTD
Hills, MN
-359651125.2yDry van
95
Active
12Erwin De Boer & Faith De Boer
Hills, MN
-421457235.7yDry van
95
Active
13Dallas Knobloch
Hills, MN
-429993011.7yDry van
95
Active
14Harlan W Stueven
Hills, MN
-2518109111.9yDry van
95
Active
15Brad Bos
Hills, MN
MC394035909716125.7yDry van
95
Active
16Van Wyhe Farms
Hills, MN
-674762129.3yDry van
95
Active
17Kaiosa Express LLC
Hills, MN
MC1803399454345310.2yDry van
95
Active
18Daves Repair Trust
Hills, MN
-628477130.4yDry van
95
Active
19Leenderts Lawn Care LLC
Hills, MN
-1441344120.5yDry van
95
Active
20Dallas & Darin Knobloch
Hills, MN
-1548549119.8yDry van
95
Active
21Robert & Delwyn Walraven
Hills, MN
-439817135.2yDry van
95
Active
22Coleman Trucking LLC
Hills, MN
-399634613.5yDry van
95
Active
Showing 1–25 of 22

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Frequently asked

Hills trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Hills, Minnesota?

Hills, MN has 22 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 22 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Hills?

The average fleet size among Hills carriers is 2.2 power units. Approximately 17 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Hills carriers have risk indicators?

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

How do I verify a Hills 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 Hills?

Hills'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 22 Hills carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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