Trucking Companies in Amherst, WI
Amherst, WI has 11 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Wisconsin'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
11 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Amherst, WI.
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 Amherst, WI freight market
Amherst, WI is home to 11 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 11 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Amherst carriers is 62.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Amherst carrier population contributes to Wisconsin's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Amherst shows 42 single-truck operators (381.8% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 72 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 1 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 42 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 Amherst 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 11 Amherst 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 Amherst, WI
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 11 of 11 total carriers.
H O Wolding INC has operated for 52.0y with 632 power units and 533 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Kraze Trucking LLC has operated for 30.1y with 33 power units and 35 drivers under Common authority.
Blenker Companies INC has operated for 10.4y with 10 power units and 18 drivers under Common authority.
C & P Express Transport LLC has operated for 16.1y with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Contract authority.
Riverside Bible Conference Association has operated for 10.0y with 2 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
C Ligman & Sons INC has operated for 30.4y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
J G Plumbing And Heating LLC has operated for 15.5y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Pilz Trucking LLC has operated for 14.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
I Lone Wolf LLC has operated for 0.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Tls Transport LLC has operated for 18.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Amherst carriers — complete directory
11 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | H O Wolding INC Amherst, WI | MC142310 | 46811 | 632 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Kraze Trucking LLC Amherst, WI | MC302380 | 637719 | 33 | 30.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Blenker Companies INC Amherst, WI | MC950618 | 2839217 | 10 | 10.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | C & P Express Transport LLC Amherst, WI | MC712937 | 2029270 | 6 | 16.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Riverside Bible Conference Association Amherst, WI | - | 2898044 | 2 | 10.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | C Ligman & Sons INC Amherst, WI | MC304489 | 626237 | 2 | 30.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | J G Plumbing And Heating LLC Amherst, WI | - | 2101087 | 2 | 15.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Pilz Trucking LLC Amherst, WI | MC896012 | 2182518 | 1 | 14.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | I Lone Wolf LLC Amherst, WI | MC1789776 | 4518259 | 1 | 0.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Tls Transport LLC Amherst, WI | MC623708 | 1698999 | 1 | 18.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Great Lakes Meter Proving INC Amherst, WI | - | 1123970 | 1 | 23.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Amherst carriers by equipment type
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Amherst trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Amherst, Wisconsin?
Amherst, WI has 11 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 11 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Amherst?
The average fleet size among Amherst carriers is 62.8 power units. Approximately 42 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Amherst carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Amherst-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Amherst 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 Amherst?
Amherst'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 11 Amherst carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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