Trucking Companies in Portage, WI
Portage, WI has 28 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
28 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Portage, 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 Portage, WI freight market
Portage, WI is home to 28 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 28 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Portage carriers is 5.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Portage 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 Portage shows 84 single-truck operators (300.0% 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 4 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 60 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 Portage 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 28 Portage 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 Portage, WI
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 28 total carriers.
Meigs Transport LLC has operated for 13.3y with 35 power units and 25 drivers under Contract authority.
Blystone Towing & Radiator INC has operated for 32.8y with 19 power units and 9 drivers under Contract authority.
Crawford Oil Co INC has operated for 24.3y with 12 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Crawford Propane LLC has operated for 17.3y with 11 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Gp Trans INC has operated for 7.7y with 10 power units and 10 drivers under Common authority.
Gerald D Spears Jr has operated for 20.8y with 9 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jg Transporter INC has operated for 15.8y with 5 power units and 6 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Tank Logistics LLC has operated for 16.0y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dairyland Moving And Storage LLC has operated for 9.2y with 4 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Joe'S Auto And Truck Service LLC has operated for 17.7y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
All Portage carriers — complete directory
28 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Meigs Transport LLC Portage, WI | MC816636 | 2378445 | 35 | 13.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Blystone Towing & Radiator INC Portage, WI | MC248396 | 532459 | 19 | 32.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Crawford Oil Co INC Portage, WI | - | 1001978 | 12 | 24.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Crawford Propane LLC Portage, WI | - | 1851344 | 11 | 17.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Gp Trans INC Portage, WI | MC130215 | 3184651 | 10 | 7.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Gerald D Spears Jr Portage, WI | MC927202 | 1409464 | 9 | 20.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Jg Transporter INC Portage, WI | MC781556 | 2062568 | 5 | 15.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Tank Logistics LLC Portage, WI | MC903649 | 2036651 | 5 | 16.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Dairyland Moving And Storage LLC Portage, WI | MC15568 | 2983771 | 4 | 9.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Joe'S Auto And Truck Service LLC Portage, WI | MC973320 | 1812118 | 3 | 17.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Dairyland Transit LLC Portage, WI | MC1359819 | 3789731 | 3 | 4.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Journey Communications INC Portage, WI | - | 3036501 | 3 | 8.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Chernich Express LLC Portage, WI | MC1674513 | 4300054 | 3 | 1.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | 4 Seasons Logistics INC Portage, WI | MC30828 | 3014238 | 3 | 9.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Schoessow'S INC Portage, WI | - | 161649 | 2 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | B&H Tree Service LLC Portage, WI | - | 3725255 | 2 | 4.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Ag Construction LLC Portage, WI | - | 3361186 | 2 | 6.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Mcdon'S Trucking LLC Portage, WI | MC1787164 | 4507397 | 1 | 0.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | A & R Transport LLC Portage, WI | MC513236 | 1337657 | 1 | 21.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Curtis Excavating INC Portage, WI | - | 1080263 | 1 | 23.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Buffalo Check Trucking LLC Portage, WI | MC1736399 | 4417796 | 1 | 1.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Jc Diamond Express LLC Portage, WI | MC1254615 | 3645696 | 1 | 5.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | 51 Auto Sales LTD Portage, WI | - | 3372502 | 1 | 6.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Bulgrins Butcher Block LLC Portage, WI | - | 2444539 | 1 | 12.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Good 2 Go Transport LLC Portage, WI | - | 4331757 | 1 | 1.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Portage trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Portage, Wisconsin?
Portage, WI has 28 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 28 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Portage?
The average fleet size among Portage carriers is 5.1 power units. Approximately 84 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Portage carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Portage-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Portage 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 Portage?
Portage'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 28 Portage carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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