Trucking Companies in Burns, OR
Burns, OR has 19 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Oregon'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
19 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Burns, OR.
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 Burns, OR freight market
Burns, OR is home to 19 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 19 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Burns carriers is 3.7 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Burns carrier population contributes to Oregon's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Burns shows 67 single-truck operators (352.6% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 115 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 35 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 Burns 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 19 Burns 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 Burns, OR
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 19 of 19 total carriers.
Harney Rock & Paving Co has operated for 38.0y with 34 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
High Desert Construction & Irrigation LLC has operated for 12.2y with 6 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Northside Transport LLC has operated for 20.2y with 5 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Daniel Birch has operated for 11.6y with 4 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Whitewater LLC has operated for 18.5y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Desert Trail Transport INC has operated for 1.7y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Ronald Wedel & Donna Wedel has operated for 30.9y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Western Big R INC has operated for 27.7y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
L R Swarthout INC has operated for 28.2y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Stephen E And Sallianne Kelly has operated for 1.5y with 2 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Burns carriers — complete directory
19 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Harney Rock & Paving Co Burns, OR | - | 319017 | 34 | 38.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | High Desert Construction & Irrigation LLC Burns, OR | MC858920 | 2481787 | 6 | 12.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Northside Transport LLC Burns, OR | MC727801 | 1486173 | 5 | 20.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Daniel Birch Burns, OR | - | 2554903 | 4 | 11.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Whitewater LLC Burns, OR | - | 1719035 | 2 | 18.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Desert Trail Transport INC Burns, OR | MC1676215 | 4303273 | 2 | 1.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Ronald Wedel & Donna Wedel Burns, OR | MC899574 | 608727 | 2 | 30.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Western Big R INC Burns, OR | - | 772909 | 2 | 27.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | L R Swarthout INC Burns, OR | - | 739694 | 2 | 28.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Stephen E And Sallianne Kelly Burns, OR | - | 4325875 | 2 | 1.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Vern I Brown Jr Burns, OR | - | 2798565 | 1 | 10.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Cleanwater LLC Burns, OR | MC1613573 | 4176095 | 1 | 2.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Bc Cattle LLC Burns, OR | MC367885 | 285016 | 1 | 39.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Matthew Terry Bixby Burns, OR | MC576586 | 1174163 | 1 | 22.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Kendall Wedel Burns, OR | MC1008111 | 3221121 | 1 | 7.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | T5 Cattle LLC Burns, OR | MC1775632 | 4491701 | 1 | 0.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Fred Kreger Burns, OR | MC498919 | 1273523 | 1 | 21.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | High Desert Rough Stock Burns, OR | - | 2861476 | 1 | 10.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Hay Dude LLC Burns, OR | - | 4490528 | 1 | 0.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Burns trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Burns, Oregon?
Burns, OR has 19 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 19 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Burns?
The average fleet size among Burns carriers is 3.7 power units. Approximately 67 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Burns carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Burns-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Burns 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 Burns?
Burns'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 19 Burns carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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