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Trucking Companies in Milaca, MN

Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Milaca, MN has 49 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 carriers49
Active authority49
Avg fleet size4.0 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateMinnesota
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
49
Milaca metro
Active authority
49
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
4.0
Power units
Prior revoked
0
On record
Risk indicators
0
Active indicators

Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Risk Alert1 carrier in Milaca, MN flagged by Truck Graph's proprietary data science algorithms (2.0% of total)
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Fleet size and equipment distribution

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

Milaca, MN is home to 49 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 49 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Milaca carriers is 4.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Milaca 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 Milaca shows 145 single-truck operators (295.9% of all carriers) alongside 2 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 212 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 2 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 86 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 Milaca 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 49 Milaca 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
Milaca, MN has 49 registered carriers with 49 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Milaca, MN

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 49 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
7
Hjort Excavating INCActiveEstablished
MC-MC65770DOT-792299Milaca, MN

Hjort Excavating INC has operated for 27.3y with 31 power units and 19 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
31
Drivers
19
Auth. age
27.3y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
8
Heggies Pizza LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-727366Milaca, MN

Heggies Pizza LLC has operated for 28.4y with 28 power units and 28 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
28
Drivers
28
Auth. age
28.4y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
5
MC-MC445213DOT-1067885Milaca, MN

Gold Standard Transportation LLC has operated for 23.6y with 16 power units and 15 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
16
Drivers
15
Auth. age
23.6y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–25
2
MC-MC65768DOT-2927087Milaca, MN

Bison Contracting Incorporated has operated for 9.7y with 13 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
13
Drivers
2
Auth. age
9.7y
OOS active
None
4
MC-MC670097DOT-1850492Milaca, MN

Woodies Hungry Bear Market LLC has operated for 17.3y with 13 power units and 12 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
13
Drivers
12
Auth. age
17.3y
OOS active
None
3
Rugged Companies LLCActiveEstablished
MC-MC580239DOT-1559135Milaca, MN

Rugged Companies LLC has operated for 19.7y with 10 power units and 9 drivers under Common + Contract authority.

Fleet
10
Drivers
9
Auth. age
19.7y
OOS active
None
2
D & M Oil LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-1838812Milaca, MN

D & M Oil LLC has operated for 17.5y with 7 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
7
Drivers
7
Auth. age
17.5y
OOS active
None
2
J Vanderpoel IncorporatedActiveEstablished
MC-MC1519111DOT-1108187Milaca, MN

J Vanderpoel Incorporated has operated for 23.2y with 6 power units and 7 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
6
Drivers
7
Auth. age
23.2y
OOS active
2
Patnode Trucking INCActiveEstablished
MC-MC289929DOT-451093Milaca, MN

Patnode Trucking INC has operated for 34.9y with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
6
Drivers
6
Auth. age
34.9y
OOS active
None
1
DOT-1723670Milaca, MN

Industrial Chiller Specialists Incorporated has operated for 18.4y with 5 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
2
Auth. age
18.4y
OOS active
None

All Milaca carriers — complete directory

49 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Hjort Excavating INC
Milaca, MN
MC657707922993127.3yDry van
99
Active
02Heggies Pizza LLC
Milaca, MN
-7273662828.4yDry van
99
Active
03Gold Standard Transportation LLC
Milaca, MN
MC44521310678851623.6yDry van
99
Active
04Bison Contracting Incorporated
Milaca, MN
MC657682927087139.7yDry van
99
Active
05Woodies Hungry Bear Market LLC
Milaca, MN
MC67009718504921317.3yDry van
99
Active
06Rugged Companies LLC
Milaca, MN
MC58023915591351019.7yDry van
95
Active
07D & M Oil LLC
Milaca, MN
-1838812717.5yDry van
95
Active
08J Vanderpoel Incorporated
Milaca, MN
MC15191111108187623.2yDry van
95
Active
09Patnode Trucking INC
Milaca, MN
MC289929451093634.9yDry van
95
Active
10Industrial Chiller Specialists Incorporated
Milaca, MN
-1723670518.4yDry van
95
Active
11All American Towing Transport And Recovery LLC
Milaca, MN
MC1762256446661640.7yDry van
95
Active
12Central Minnesota Diagnostic INC
Milaca, MN
-898068425.8yDry van
95
Active
13Milaca Unclaimed Freight INC
Milaca, MN
-380935436.3yDry van
95
Active
14Latcham Lind Lumber INC
Milaca, MN
-1101216323.3yDry van
95
Active
15Neal Kragt
Milaca, MN
MC366672826707326.7yDry van
95
Active
16Anthony Haedt
Milaca, MN
-1123477323.1yDry van
95
Active
17Reeves Hauling LLC
Milaca, MN
MC1321063373654324.7yDry van
95
Active
18Milaca Motors
Milaca, MN
-2543669211.7yDry van
95
Active
19Josh Wilhelm
Milaca, MN
-440891721.0yDry van
95
Active
20Bs Express LLC
Milaca, MN
MC6326511726347218.4yDry van
95
Active
21Roden Iron INC
Milaca, MN
-1787449217.9yDry van
95
Active
22Lmt Enterprises LLC
Milaca, MN
MC6264241103698223.2yDry van
95
Active
23Moondance Transportation LLC
Milaca, MN
MC397282918646225.5yDry van
95
Active
24Herbst Trucking Company
Milaca, MN
MC7165962043862216.0yDry van
95
Active
25Antone Guimont
Milaca, MN
-868480126.2yDry van
95
Active
Showing 1–25 of 49

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Milaca trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Milaca, Minnesota?

Milaca, MN has 49 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 49 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Milaca?

The average fleet size among Milaca carriers is 4.0 power units. Approximately 145 carriers operate a single truck, while 2 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Milaca carriers have risk indicators?

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

How do I verify a Milaca 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 Milaca?

Milaca'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 49 Milaca carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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