Trucking Companies in Bozeman, MT
Bozeman, MT has 127 registered for-hire trucking companies as of June 2026, making it one of Montana'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
127 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Bozeman, MT.
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 Bozeman, MT freight market
Bozeman, MT is home to 127 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 127 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of June 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Bozeman carriers is 7.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Bozeman carrier population contributes to Montana's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Bozeman shows 161 single-truck operators (126.8% of all carriers) alongside 4 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 324 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 14 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 80 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 Bozeman 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 127 Bozeman 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 Bozeman carriers — complete directory
15 safe-to-tender carriers · 1 pages · Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Karst Stage LLC Bozeman, MT | MC1697480 | 4343705 | 59 | 1 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 02 | Rumble INC Bozeman, MT | MC670824 | 1852782 | 11 | 17 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 03 | Black Stack Of Mt LLC Bozeman, MT | MC758388 | 2097207 | 5 | 15 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 04 | East Ridge Excavation LLC Bozeman, MT | MC1406132 | 3854639 | 4 | 4 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 05 | Gallatin Valley Hauling LLC Bozeman, MT | MC1765055 | 4471933 | 2 | 8 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 06 | Yellowstone Moving Company LLC Bozeman, MT | MC1762976 | 4460852 | 2 | 9 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 07 | Ham R Down INC Bozeman, MT | MC635814 | 1732056 | 2 | 18 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 08 | Obsidian Cliff LLC Bozeman, MT | MC1119467 | 3444273 | 2 | 5 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 09 | Bing Mountain LLC Bozeman, MT | MC1565540 | 4103072 | 1 | 2 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 10 | Cold Smoke Logistics LLC Bozeman, MT | MC1099864 | 1902328 | 1 | 16 yr 12 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 11 | Glacier Mountain Transport LLC Bozeman, MT | MC766507 | 2209038 | 1 | 14 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 12 | Hopkins Trucking LLC Bozeman, MT | MC901189 | 2576287 | 1 | 11 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 13 | Mountain Mule Transportation Bozeman, MT | MC1724294 | 4394574 | 1 | 1 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 14 | Duane Durham INC Bozeman, MT | MC182609 | 243600 | 1 | 42 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 15 | Yellowstone Wilderness Expeditions LLC Bozeman, MT | MC1706639 | 4361219 | 1 | 1 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Bozeman trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Bozeman, Montana?
Bozeman, MT has 127 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 127 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Bozeman?
The average fleet size among Bozeman carriers is 7.4 power units. Approximately 161 carriers operate a single truck, while 4 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Bozeman carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Bozeman-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Bozeman 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 Bozeman?
Bozeman'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 127 Bozeman carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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