Trucking Companies in Merrill, WI
Merrill, WI has 48 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
48 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Merrill, 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 Merrill, WI freight market
Merrill, WI is home to 48 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 48 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Merrill carriers is 7.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Merrill 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 Merrill shows 144 single-truck operators (300.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 241 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 104 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 Merrill 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 48 Merrill 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 Merrill, WI
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 48 total carriers.
Elite Carriers LLC has operated for 31.3y with 70 power units and 70 drivers under Contract authority.
Pioneer Transportation LTD has operated for 52.0y with 61 power units and 64 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Tri Hi Transportation INC has operated for 34.8y with 58 power units and 58 drivers under Contract authority.
Transcentral CORP has operated for 20.3y with 31 power units and 31 drivers under Contract authority.
Burgener Contract Carriers LTD has operated for 52.0y with 22 power units and 28 drivers under Contract authority.
Central Sawdust Of Wisconsin LLC has operated for 6.5y with 12 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kgb INC has operated for 21.9y with 11 power units and 7 drivers under Common authority.
Sws Enterprise LLC has operated for 15.9y with 11 power units and 11 drivers under Carrier authority.
Merrill Sheet Metal Works INC has operated for 5.4y with 10 power units and 11 drivers under Carrier authority.
Merrill Distributing INC has operated for 35.1y with 10 power units and 14 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Merrill carriers — complete directory
48 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Elite Carriers LLC Merrill, WI | MC286746 | 589271 | 70 | 31.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Pioneer Transportation LTD Merrill, WI | MC177264 | 93919 | 61 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Tri Hi Transportation INC Merrill, WI | MC230833 | 456621 | 58 | 34.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Transcentral CORP Merrill, WI | MC553199 | 1464354 | 31 | 20.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Burgener Contract Carriers LTD Merrill, WI | MC141514 | 147330 | 22 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Central Sawdust Of Wisconsin LLC Merrill, WI | - | 3358793 | 12 | 6.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Kgb INC Merrill, WI | MC996811 | 1265031 | 11 | 21.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Sws Enterprise LLC Merrill, WI | - | 2059515 | 11 | 15.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Merrill Sheet Metal Works INC Merrill, WI | - | 3553034 | 10 | 5.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Merrill Distributing INC Merrill, WI | - | 443985 | 10 | 35.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | B & D Motors INC Merrill, WI | MC185907 | 133224 | 6 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Sgs Environmental Contracting LLC Merrill, WI | MC673963 | 522311 | 5 | 33.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Vandergeest Gold Medal Cattle Corporation Merrill, WI | - | 1901335 | 5 | 17.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Mobile Warehouse LLC Merrill, WI | - | 1036426 | 4 | 24.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Integrity Sales & Auction LLC Merrill, WI | MC1087804 | 3354540 | 4 | 6.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Niemeyer LLC Merrill, WI | - | 4429085 | 4 | 0.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Rod'S Towing & Service LLC Merrill, WI | MC706231 | 1239092 | 3 | 22.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Lincoln Wood Products INC Merrill, WI | MC292636 | 48739 | 3 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | High Ground Tree Farm LLC Merrill, WI | - | 1301299 | 2 | 21.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Merrill Equipment Co Merrill, WI | - | 473484 | 2 | 34.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Northwoods Evergreen And Wire LLC Merrill, WI | - | 2313087 | 2 | 14.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Badger Evergreen Farms INC Merrill, WI | - | 155902 | 2 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Premier Touchless Drying Systems Merrill, WI | - | 1057289 | 2 | 23.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Lorne Lee Frick Merrill, WI | MC631142 | 1721594 | 2 | 18.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Wendorf Construction INC Merrill, WI | - | 4508325 | 1 | 0.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Merrill trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Merrill, Wisconsin?
Merrill, WI has 48 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 48 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Merrill?
The average fleet size among Merrill carriers is 7.6 power units. Approximately 144 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Merrill carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Merrill-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Merrill 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 Merrill?
Merrill'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 48 Merrill carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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