Trucking Companies in Madison, MN
Madison, MN has 14 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
14 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Madison, 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 Madison, MN freight market
Madison, MN is home to 14 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 14 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Madison carriers is 4.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Madison 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 Madison shows 24 single-truck operators (171.4% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 51 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 31 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 Madison 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 14 Madison 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 Madison, MN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 14 of 14 total carriers.
Lac Qui Parle Valley - Isd 2853 has operated for 25.3y with 30 power units and 13 drivers under Carrier authority.
Madison Bottling Co has operated for 23.3y with 7 power units and 14 drivers under Carrier authority.
Minn Kota Transfer INC has operated for 52.0y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Warren Trygestad has operated for 8.1y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mj Kedrowski Trucking LLC has operated for 43.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
James L Eschen has operated for 32.9y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Tofte Auto & Sales has operated for 23.0y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Northern Plains Tiling has operated for 24.0y with 1 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Todd Robert Kuechenmeister has operated for 19.9y with 1 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ryan Richard Smith has operated for 18.9y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Madison carriers — complete directory
14 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lac Qui Parle Valley - Isd 2853 Madison, MN | - | 937252 | 30 | 25.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Madison Bottling Co Madison, MN | - | 1098374 | 7 | 23.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Minn Kota Transfer INC Madison, MN | MC170677 | 107841 | 3 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Warren Trygestad Madison, MN | - | 3126419 | 3 | 8.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Mj Kedrowski Trucking LLC Madison, MN | MC196095 | 228743 | 2 | 43.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | James L Eschen Madison, MN | MC265614 | 531048 | 2 | 32.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Tofte Auto & Sales Madison, MN | - | 1133895 | 2 | 23.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Northern Plains Tiling Madison, MN | - | 1033159 | 1 | 24.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Todd Robert Kuechenmeister Madison, MN | - | 1522418 | 1 | 19.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Ryan Richard Smith Madison, MN | - | 1660752 | 1 | 18.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Calvary Baptist Church Madison, MN | - | 1615000 | 1 | 19.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Lj Transport INC Madison, MN | MC1154053 | 3462218 | 1 | 5.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Madison Healthcare Services Madison, MN | - | 3515315 | 1 | 5.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Mark R Schuelke Madison, MN | - | 912099 | 1 | 25.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Madison trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Madison, Minnesota?
Madison, MN has 14 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 14 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Madison?
The average fleet size among Madison carriers is 4.0 power units. Approximately 24 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Madison carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Madison-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Madison 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 Madison?
Madison'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 14 Madison carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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