Trucking Companies in Wadena, MN
Wadena, MN has 28 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
28 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Wadena, 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 Wadena, MN freight market
Wadena, MN is home to 28 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 28 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Wadena carriers is 14.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Wadena 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 Wadena shows 63 single-truck operators (225.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 123 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 54 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 Wadena 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 28 Wadena 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 Wadena, MN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 28 total carriers.
Polman Transfer INC has operated for 52.0y with 66 power units and 52 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Hunkes Transfer INC has operated for 32.8y with 66 power units and 77 drivers under Contract authority.
Legacy Power Line INC has operated for 18.4y with 55 power units and 31 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mason Bros Company INC has operated for 36.7y with 48 power units and 40 drivers under Carrier authority.
Peoples Express INC has operated for 27.2y with 32 power units and 42 drivers under Common authority.
Leaf River Ag Service has operated for 19.3y with 29 power units and 24 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tony'S Transfer INC has operated for 42.3y with 18 power units and 22 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Hammer Lane Trucking LLC has operated for 8.3y with 12 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
Merickel Lumber Mills INC has operated for 32.0y with 12 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
Merickel Lumber Mills INC has operated for 0.1y with 12 power units and 13 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Wadena carriers — complete directory
28 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Polman Transfer INC Wadena, MN | MC116227 | 116195 | 66 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Hunkes Transfer INC Wadena, MN | MC232633 | 533380 | 66 | 32.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Legacy Power Line INC Wadena, MN | - | 1722307 | 55 | 18.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Mason Bros Company INC Wadena, MN | - | 366386 | 48 | 36.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Peoples Express INC Wadena, MN | MC359360 | 799404 | 32 | 27.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Leaf River Ag Service Wadena, MN | - | 1612296 | 29 | 19.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Tony'S Transfer INC Wadena, MN | MC172969 | 242611 | 18 | 42.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Hammer Lane Trucking LLC Wadena, MN | MC76400 | 3098288 | 12 | 8.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Merickel Lumber Mills INC Wadena, MN | - | 566229 | 12 | 32.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Merickel Lumber Mills INC Wadena, MN | - | 4577426 | 12 | 0.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative Wadena, MN | - | 1075472 | 9 | 23.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Jrc Trucking INC Wadena, MN | MC848190 | 2456111 | 8 | 12.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Tim Flanigan Wadena, MN | MC345897 | 771375 | 7 | 27.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Ar Farms Trucking LLC Wadena, MN | MC1050548 | 2954242 | 5 | 9.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Kern And Tabery INC Wadena, MN | - | 262101 | 3 | 40.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Russ Davis Wholesale INC Wadena, MN | MC235793 | 353850 | 2 | 37.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Dean Clarksean Wadena, MN | - | 2106798 | 2 | 15.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Tesch Trucking LLC Wadena, MN | MC938924 | 2816141 | 2 | 10.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Ross Seelhammer Plumbing Wadena, MN | - | 2632933 | 1 | 11.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Statema Trucking LLC Wadena, MN | - | 4053674 | 1 | 3.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Kingsley Trucking INC Wadena, MN | MC192940 | 274048 | 1 | 40.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Horstmann Herefords LLC Wadena, MN | MC888791 | 2505913 | 1 | 12.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Service Professionals INC Wadena, MN | - | 2577085 | 1 | 11.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Cusey Transport LLC Wadena, MN | MC1221297 | 3598320 | 1 | 5.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Isadore Andrew Mallak Wadena, MN | - | 2312037 | 1 | 14.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Wadena trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Wadena, Minnesota?
Wadena, MN has 28 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 28 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Wadena?
The average fleet size among Wadena carriers is 14.2 power units. Approximately 63 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Wadena carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Wadena-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Wadena 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 Wadena?
Wadena'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 28 Wadena carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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