Trucking Companies in North Dakota
North Dakota has 3,880 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 3,880 hold current operating authority. The North Dakota carrier population spans regional and long-haul operators serving industrial, agricultural, and distribution demand across the state.
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
3,880 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across North Dakota.
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. View methodology
Top cities for trucking in North Dakota
North Dakota's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the North Dakota freight market
North Dakota ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 3,880 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 3,880 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 8.9 power units, with 2,674 single-truck owner-operators comprising 68.9% of the carrier population. Fargo leads with 671 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among North Dakota's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in North Dakota includes 41 operators running 101+ power units alongside 2,674 single-truck operations. The fleet spans general freight, specialized, and intermodal operations. New market entries remain steady: 187 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 1,757 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 16 active risk indicators across North Dakota carriers (0.41% of the registered population), detected through pattern analysis of authority cycling, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions" — a practice that puts shippers at risk. Additionally, 16 North Dakota carriers have prior authority revocations on record. Shippers should verify carrier authority status, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender using the FMCSA SAFER System or Truck Graph's instant verification tools.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Top carriers in North Dakota
Largest North Dakota carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Wanzek Construction INC A Mastec Corporation has operated for 36.7y with 1154 power units and 403 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rdo Equipment Co has operated for 42.2y with 847 power units and 754 drivers under Contract authority.
Strata Corporation has operated for 52.0y with 807 power units and 314 drivers under Contract authority.
E W Wylie LLC has operated for 26.7y with 770 power units and 770 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Parkland Usa Corporation has operated for 43.4y with 718 power units and 338 drivers under Common authority.
Border State Industries INC has operated for 52.0y with 589 power units and 577 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Magnum Ltl INC has operated for 35.8y with 539 power units and 614 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Titan Machinery INC has operated for 38.1y with 536 power units and 616 drivers under Common authority.
Midwest Motor Express INC has operated for 52.0y with 522 power units and 428 drivers under Carrier authority.
Crosscountry Freight Solutions INC has operated for 38.1y with 450 power units and 507 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
All carriers in North Dakota
3,880 carriers total. Page 1 of 156. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Wanzek Construction INC A Mastec Corporation Fargo, ND | MC92813 | 366828 | 1154 | 36.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Rdo Equipment Co Fargo, ND | MC693155 | 244941 | 847 | 42.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Strata Corporation Grand Forks, ND | MC277344 | 119773 | 807 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | E W Wylie LLC Fargo, ND | MC144926 | 827622 | 770 | 26.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Parkland Usa Corporation Minot, ND | MC289216 | 227853 | 718 | 43.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Border State Industries INC Fargo, ND | MC417884 | 159739 | 589 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Magnum Ltl INC Fargo, ND | MC233791 | 404961 | 539 | 35.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Titan Machinery INC West Fargo, ND | MC354407 | 314381 | 536 | 38.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Midwest Motor Express INC Bismarck, ND | MC2153 | 35207 | 522 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Crosscountry Freight Solutions INC Bismarck, ND | MC209657 | 313378 | 450 | 38.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Harlows School Bus Service INC Bismarck, ND | MC611352 | 1662560 | 401 | 18.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Northern Improvement Company Fargo, ND | MC791356 | 35328 | 394 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Wisco Trucking INC Crosby, ND | MC733233 | 1830547 | 367 | 17.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Holland Enterprises LLC Mapleton, ND | MC260033 | 507308 | 350 | 33.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | Magnum LTD Fargo, ND | MC151665 | 184416 | 292 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Dakota Fence Company West Fargo, ND | - | 307566 | 288 | 38.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Valley Express INC Mapleton, ND | MC149591 | 189247 | 245 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Butler Machinery Company Fargo, ND | MC290524 | 307813 | 226 | 38.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Pathfinder Inspections & Field Services LLC Dickinson, ND | MC1774165 | 2476535 | 190 | 12.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Pro Transport And Leasing INC Grand Forks, ND | MC180342 | 268239 | 180 | 40.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Harlow'S School Bus Service INC Of Montana Bismarck, ND | MC413618 | 703193 | 178 | 28.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Black Hawk Energy Services LTD Williston, ND | - | 2465450 | 170 | 12.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Kotaco Fuels INC Fargo, ND | MC157313 | 201734 | 170 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Wyoming Casing Service INC Dickinson, ND | MC998956 | 215259 | 166 | 44.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Valley Bus LLC Fargo, ND | MC1286864 | 1787423 | 158 | 17.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
North Dakota trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in North Dakota?
North Dakota has 3,880 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 3,880 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in North Dakota has the most trucking companies?
Fargo leads with 671 carriers, followed by Williston (623) and Dickinson (328).
What is the average fleet size in North Dakota?
The average fleet size among North Dakota carriers is 8.9 power units. The majority are single-truck owner-operators, consistent with the national pattern where 91% of carriers operate fewer than 6 power units.
How many North Dakota carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 16 active risk indicators among North Dakota carriers, representing 0.41% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in North Dakota?
Use Truck Graph's carrier directory to search by city, fleet size, or equipment type. Verify any carrier's authority status, insurance, and safety record using our DOT Lookup tool or the FMCSA SAFER System at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
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