Trucking Companies in Thief River Falls, MN
Thief River Falls, MN has 35 registered for-hire trucking companies as of June 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
35 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Thief River Falls, 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 Thief River Falls, MN freight market
Thief River Falls, MN is home to 35 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 35 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of June 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Thief River Falls carriers is 7.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Thief River Falls 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 Thief River Falls shows 62 single-truck operators (177.1% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 130 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 3 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 71 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 Thief River Falls 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 35 Thief River Falls 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
All Thief River Falls carriers — complete directory
7 safe-to-tender carriers · 1 pages · Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jay Opdahl Thief River Falls, MN | MC597510 | 1616594 | 2 | 19 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 02 | Todd C Carlson Thief River Falls, MN | MC1319838 | 721586 | 2 | 28 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 03 | Sauerkraut Express LLC Thief River Falls, MN | MC1675996 | 4169593 | 2 | 2 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 04 | Rocksbury Trucking LLC Thief River Falls, MN | MC941141 | 2818112 | 2 | 10 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 05 | Trontvedt Trucking LLC Thief River Falls, MN | MC1467450 | 2725152 | 1 | 10 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 06 | Rock Beacon LLC Thief River Falls, MN | MC1109163 | 3418387 | 1 | 6 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 07 | M Martin Transport LLC Thief River Falls, MN | MC983724 | 2449158 | 1 | 12 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Thief River Falls carriers by equipment type
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Thief River Falls trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Thief River Falls, Minnesota?
Thief River Falls, MN has 35 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 35 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Thief River Falls?
The average fleet size among Thief River Falls carriers is 7.0 power units. Approximately 62 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Thief River Falls carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Thief River Falls-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Thief River Falls 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 Thief River Falls?
Thief River Falls'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 35 Thief River Falls carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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