Trucking Companies in Stephen, MN
Stephen, MN has 18 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
18 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Stephen, 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 Stephen, MN freight market
Stephen, MN is home to 18 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 18 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Stephen carriers is 5.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Stephen 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 Stephen shows 13 single-truck operators (72.2% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 39 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 28 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 Stephen 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 18 Stephen 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 Stephen, MN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 18 of 18 total carriers.
Gary J Hoper has operated for 27.3y with 11 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
Field Brothers Farms INC has operated for 20.9y with 11 power units and 22 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bb Sczepanski LP has operated for 8.9y with 10 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Halfmann Farms INC has operated for 23.1y with 9 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Sundby Farms Partnership has operated for 23.2y with 9 power units and 14 drivers under Carrier authority.
Brian J Jensen has operated for 27.6y with 7 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
Luther H Anderson Farm has operated for 22.0y with 7 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
E & J Anderson Farms LLC has operated for 6.8y with 6 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ken Kalin has operated for 22.2y with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hvidsten Farms INC has operated for 22.5y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Stephen carriers — complete directory
18 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Gary J Hoper Stephen, MN | - | 794961 | 11 | 27.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Field Brothers Farms INC Stephen, MN | - | 1389588 | 11 | 20.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Bb Sczepanski LP Stephen, MN | MC1556482 | 3025075 | 10 | 8.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Halfmann Farms INC Stephen, MN | - | 1128417 | 9 | 23.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Sundby Farms Partnership Stephen, MN | - | 1113455 | 9 | 23.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Brian J Jensen Stephen, MN | - | 780812 | 7 | 27.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Luther H Anderson Farm Stephen, MN | - | 1253887 | 7 | 22.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | E & J Anderson Farms LLC Stephen, MN | - | 3322556 | 6 | 6.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Ken Kalin Stephen, MN | - | 1228283 | 6 | 22.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Hvidsten Farms INC Stephen, MN | - | 1194203 | 5 | 22.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Jdm Farms LLC Stephen, MN | - | 1228417 | 5 | 22.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Gergory R Pagnac Stephen, MN | - | 1240605 | 4 | 22.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | H&Smfginc Stephen, MN | - | 1096037 | 2 | 23.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Chales Tire & Oil Co Stephen, MN | - | 1060255 | 1 | 23.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | K & T Donarski Trucking Stephen, MN | MC1718758 | 1216820 | 1 | 22.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Martinez Trucking Stephen, MN | - | 3199445 | 1 | 7.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Acres Hauling LLC Stephen, MN | MC1712560 | 4372055 | 1 | 1.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Donarski Trucking LLC Stephen, MN | MC1750020 | 4443489 | 1 | 0.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Stephen trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Stephen, Minnesota?
Stephen, MN has 18 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 18 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Stephen?
The average fleet size among Stephen carriers is 5.4 power units. Approximately 13 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Stephen carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Stephen-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Stephen 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 Stephen?
Stephen'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 18 Stephen carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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