Trucking Companies in Melrose, MN
Melrose, MN has 32 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
32 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MN freight market
Melrose, MN is home to 32 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 32 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Melrose carriers is 6.3 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Melrose 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 Melrose shows 46 single-truck operators (143.8% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 117 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 5 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 52 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 Melrose 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 32 Melrose 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 Melrose, MN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 32 total carriers.
Willow Express LTD has operated for 25.7y with 38 power units and 38 drivers under Common authority.
Pflipsen Trucking LLC has operated for 22.1y with 24 power units and 24 drivers under Common authority.
Dkd Construction INC has operated for 23.0y with 19 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Leedstone INC has operated for 21.3y with 16 power units and 16 drivers under Carrier authority.
Riverbend Transport INC has operated for 8.0y with 14 power units and 12 drivers under Common authority.
Rahn'S Oil & Propane INC has operated for 20.4y with 14 power units and 16 drivers under Common authority.
Zack Erickson Trucking LLC has operated for 7.5y with 9 power units and 9 drivers under Common authority.
Melrose Motor INC has operated for 21.3y with 6 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Commercial Contractors Co Of Melrose INC has operated for 30.6y with 6 power units and 11 drivers under Carrier authority.
Riverbend Acres INC has operated for 26.3y with 6 power units and 7 drivers under Common authority.
All Melrose carriers — complete directory
32 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Willow Express LTD Melrose, MN | MC392719 | 906242 | 38 | 25.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Pflipsen Trucking LLC Melrose, MN | MC536159 | 1244458 | 24 | 22.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Dkd Construction INC Melrose, MN | MC30371 | 1133373 | 19 | 23.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Leedstone INC Melrose, MN | - | 1329420 | 16 | 21.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Riverbend Transport INC Melrose, MN | MC100800 | 3143501 | 14 | 8.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Rahn'S Oil & Propane INC Melrose, MN | MC671162 | 1453840 | 14 | 20.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Zack Erickson Trucking LLC Melrose, MN | MC1070371 | 3213925 | 9 | 7.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Melrose Motor INC Melrose, MN | - | 1339163 | 6 | 21.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Commercial Contractors Co Of Melrose INC Melrose, MN | - | 616958 | 6 | 30.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Riverbend Acres INC Melrose, MN | MC439245 | 857558 | 6 | 26.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Mayers Charter Services INC Melrose, MN | MC166958 | 629789 | 5 | 30.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Riverbend Trucking INC Melrose, MN | MC479595 | 1208842 | 5 | 22.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Hinnenkamp Dairy INC Melrose, MN | - | 2846383 | 5 | 10.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Riverbend Transport Too INC Melrose, MN | MC1061969 | 3331986 | 4 | 6.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | The Amble Group INC Melrose, MN | - | 2292026 | 4 | 14.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Carstens Industries Fiberglass Manufacturing Melrose, MN | - | 3423004 | 3 | 6.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Peterson Incorporated Melrose, MN | MC1076827 | 3362120 | 3 | 6.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Pflipsen Livestock LLC Melrose, MN | - | 2474759 | 2 | 12.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Melrose Implement INC Melrose, MN | - | 1084796 | 2 | 23.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Nietfeld Farms INC Melrose, MN | MC1197704 | 1086905 | 2 | 23.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Bauer Farms Trucking LLC Melrose, MN | - | 3230414 | 2 | 7.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Mid Minnesota Excavating INC Melrose, MN | - | 1156687 | 2 | 22.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Melrose Truck Repair INC Melrose, MN | MC753784 | 1570342 | 2 | 19.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Xxx Xpress LLC Melrose, MN | - | 4262909 | 1 | 1.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Harvest Haulers LLC Melrose, MN | FF69113 | 4446397 | 1 | 0.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Melrose trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Melrose, Minnesota?
Melrose, MN has 32 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 32 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Melrose?
The average fleet size among Melrose carriers is 6.3 power units. Approximately 46 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Melrose carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Melrose-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Melrose 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 Melrose?
Melrose'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 32 Melrose carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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