Trucking Companies in Athens, WI
Athens, WI has 22 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
22 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Athens, 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 Athens, WI freight market
Athens, WI is home to 22 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 22 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Athens carriers is 11.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Athens 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 Athens shows 81 single-truck operators (368.2% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 139 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 5 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 64 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 Athens 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 22 Athens 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 Athens, WI
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 22 of 22 total carriers.
Peter Trucking LLC has operated for 22.6y with 77 power units and 103 drivers under Contract authority.
Fbn Transportation LLC has operated for 23.0y with 55 power units and 55 drivers under Contract authority.
Janke General Contractors INC has operated for 22.0y with 38 power units and 13 drivers under Carrier authority.
Peter Trucking Refrigerated LLC has operated for 1.5y with 23 power units and 18 drivers under Common authority.
Mike Gosse Trucking LLC has operated for 25.5y with 20 power units and 14 drivers under Carrier authority.
Thurs Trucking INC has operated for 29.4y with 8 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
J & L Haines Trucking Co has operated for 42.0y with 8 power units and 8 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Cw North Transport LLC has operated for 4.5y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Wilson Forestry Transport LLC has operated for 5.8y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rausch Farms LLC has operated for 23.3y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
All Athens carriers — complete directory
22 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Peter Trucking LLC Athens, WI | MC626996 | 1186933 | 77 | 22.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Fbn Transportation LLC Athens, WI | MC461038 | 1134215 | 55 | 23.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Janke General Contractors INC Athens, WI | - | 1255928 | 38 | 22.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Peter Trucking Refrigerated LLC Athens, WI | MC1686717 | 4322918 | 23 | 1.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Mike Gosse Trucking LLC Athens, WI | MC396702 | 916609 | 20 | 25.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Thurs Trucking INC Athens, WI | MC317148 | 673319 | 8 | 29.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | J & L Haines Trucking Co Athens, WI | MC171029 | 247674 | 8 | 42.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Cw North Transport LLC Athens, WI | MC1343341 | 3767034 | 3 | 4.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Wilson Forestry Transport LLC Athens, WI | - | 3467866 | 3 | 5.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Rausch Farms LLC Athens, WI | MC471963 | 1099699 | 3 | 23.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | T & T Transport LLC Athens, WI | MC997775 | 2947255 | 3 | 9.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Schreiner Transport INC Athens, WI | MC296380 | 392936 | 3 | 36.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Teske Farms INC Athens, WI | MC1628364 | 2294372 | 2 | 14.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Russell Jay Bunkelman Athens, WI | MC385655 | 782067 | 2 | 27.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Frahm'S Auto Body Athens, WI | - | 4245241 | 1 | 2.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Heins Fish Farm Athens, WI | - | 4404266 | 1 | 1.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | North Star Transport LLC Athens, WI | MC896319 | 1407513 | 1 | 20.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Sun Energy Solar LLC Athens, WI | - | 4169804 | 1 | 2.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | G-N-J Farms LLC Athens, WI | MC369735 | 726648 | 1 | 28.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Thomas F Marcon Athens, WI | - | 2401757 | 1 | 13.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | A & L Oil INC Athens, WI | - | 2842251 | 1 | 10.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Northwoods Dairy Supply LLC Athens, WI | FF15577 | 2887513 | 1 | 10.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Athens trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Athens, Wisconsin?
Athens, WI has 22 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 22 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Athens?
The average fleet size among Athens carriers is 11.6 power units. Approximately 81 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Athens carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Athens-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Athens 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 Athens?
Athens'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 22 Athens carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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