Trucking Companies in Mentor, MN
Mentor, MN has 10 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
10 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Mentor, 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 Mentor, MN freight market
Mentor, MN is home to 10 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 10 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Mentor carriers is 1.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Mentor 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 Mentor shows 14 single-truck operators (140.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 21 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 12 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 Mentor 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 10 Mentor 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 Mentor, MN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 10 of 10 total carriers.
Mtm INC has operated for 27.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
James Shaver has operated for 26.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Walter G Suhr has operated for 23.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jeremy Benson Trucking LLC has operated for 6.9y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Paul Kulzer has operated for 12.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
James Fredericks has operated for 23.9y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
Randy Shaver has operated for 20.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
Premier Signs LLC has operated for 2.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Gerald Hegre has operated for 4.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Heath Wilkinson has operated for 15.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
All Mentor carriers — complete directory
10 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mtm INC Mentor, MN | MC355214 | 797581 | 2 | 27.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | James Shaver Mentor, MN | MC377271 | 855960 | 2 | 26.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Walter G Suhr Mentor, MN | MC893626 | 1101584 | 1 | 23.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Jeremy Benson Trucking LLC Mentor, MN | MC1064133 | 3303528 | 1 | 6.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Paul Kulzer Mentor, MN | MC69385 | 2444326 | 1 | 12.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | James Fredericks Mentor, MN | MC925902 | 1043331 | 1 | 23.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Randy Shaver Mentor, MN | MC695453 | 1507759 | 1 | 20.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Premier Signs LLC Mentor, MN | - | 4193987 | 1 | 2.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Gerald Hegre Mentor, MN | MC1336380 | 3757504 | 1 | 4.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Heath Wilkinson Mentor, MN | MC1474612 | 2107280 | 1 | 15.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Mentor trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Mentor, Minnesota?
Mentor, MN has 10 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 10 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Mentor?
The average fleet size among Mentor carriers is 1.2 power units. Approximately 14 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Mentor carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Mentor-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Mentor 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 Mentor?
Mentor'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 10 Mentor carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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