Trucking Companies in Tyler, MN
Tyler, 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 Tyler, 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 Tyler, MN freight market
Tyler, 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 Tyler carriers is 5.3 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Tyler 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 Tyler shows 20 single-truck operators (111.1% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 40 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 13 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 Tyler 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 Tyler 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 Tyler, MN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 18 of 18 total carriers.
Te Underground LLC has operated for 19.1y with 22 power units and 14 drivers under Carrier authority.
Buffalo Ridge Transport INC has operated for 6.4y with 19 power units and 18 drivers under Common authority.
Althoff Crane Service INC has operated for 18.6y with 11 power units and 14 drivers under Carrier authority.
Prairie Winds Construction LLC has operated for 11.4y with 7 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative INC has operated for 35.7y with 6 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Gladis Trucking LLC has operated for 12.2y with 5 power units and 6 drivers under Contract authority.
Rubin Construction LLC has operated for 5.1y with 5 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
K H C Construction INC has operated for 22.9y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
David And Karen Keifer has operated for 12.6y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Keifer Trucking LLC has operated for 19.1y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Tyler 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 | Te Underground LLC Tyler, MN | - | 1630780 | 22 | 19.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Buffalo Ridge Transport INC Tyler, MN | MC1085574 | 3381902 | 19 | 6.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Althoff Crane Service INC Tyler, MN | - | 1699107 | 11 | 18.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Prairie Winds Construction LLC Tyler, MN | - | 2568459 | 7 | 11.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative INC Tyler, MN | - | 421296 | 6 | 35.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Gladis Trucking LLC Tyler, MN | MC859196 | 2482552 | 5 | 12.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Rubin Construction LLC Tyler, MN | - | 3623852 | 5 | 5.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | K H C Construction INC Tyler, MN | - | 1154829 | 4 | 22.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | David And Karen Keifer Tyler, MN | - | 2445411 | 3 | 12.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Keifer Trucking LLC Tyler, MN | - | 1634096 | 3 | 19.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Liberty Septic INC Tyler, MN | - | 1839082 | 3 | 17.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Tyler Oil Co Tyler, MN | - | 820394 | 2 | 26.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Althoff Holdings LLC Tyler, MN | MC1689504 | 4328091 | 1 | 1.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Jackie A Christensen Tyler, MN | - | 4118196 | 1 | 2.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Bruenders Corner Mart INC Tyler, MN | MC841379 | 1759551 | 1 | 18.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Dick Herrick Trucking LLC Tyler, MN | MC72696 | 1734050 | 1 | 18.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | R3 Transport Tyler, MN | MC1072477 | 3353355 | 1 | 6.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | S & K Auto Repair & C Store Tyler, MN | - | 1247191 | 1 | 22.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Tyler trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Tyler, Minnesota?
Tyler, 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 Tyler?
The average fleet size among Tyler carriers is 5.3 power units. Approximately 20 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Tyler carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Tyler-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Tyler 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 Tyler?
Tyler'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 18 Tyler carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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