Trucking Companies in Prentice, WI
Prentice, WI has 13 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
13 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Prentice, 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 Prentice, WI freight market
Prentice, WI is home to 13 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 13 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Prentice carriers is 1.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Prentice 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 Prentice shows 36 single-truck operators (276.9% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 48 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 19 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 Prentice 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 13 Prentice 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 Prentice, WI
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 13 of 13 total carriers.
Makovsky Brush Service LLC has operated for 21.1y with 7 power units and 12 drivers under Contract authority.
Sam Esterholm LLC has operated for 21.5y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Multitek North America LLC has operated for 14.9y with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Set Apart Dirtworks LLC has operated for 1.5y with 1 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Deboth Trucking LLC has operated for 1.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Granberg Trucking LLC has operated for 28.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Justin Bleck Trucking LLC has operated for 6.6y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
William R Carlson has operated for 14.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Sterling Auto LLC has operated for 0.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Fairchild Trucking LLC has operated for 18.9y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Prentice carriers — complete directory
13 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Makovsky Brush Service LLC Prentice, WI | MC51680 | 1372342 | 7 | 21.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Sam Esterholm LLC Prentice, WI | MC748433 | 1305840 | 3 | 21.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Multitek North America LLC Prentice, WI | - | 2175659 | 3 | 14.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Set Apart Dirtworks LLC Prentice, WI | MC1802392 | 4321358 | 1 | 1.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Deboth Trucking LLC Prentice, WI | - | 4328001 | 1 | 1.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Granberg Trucking LLC Prentice, WI | - | 709723 | 1 | 28.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Justin Bleck Trucking LLC Prentice, WI | - | 3354234 | 1 | 6.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | William R Carlson Prentice, WI | - | 2316180 | 1 | 14.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Sterling Auto LLC Prentice, WI | - | 4456936 | 1 | 0.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Fairchild Trucking LLC Prentice, WI | - | 1669760 | 1 | 18.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Esterholm Trucking LLC Prentice, WI | - | 4231144 | 1 | 2.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Bc Auto Repair LLC Prentice, WI | MC93880 | 2584677 | 1 | 11.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Ricky'S Towing Service LLC Prentice, WI | - | 3862426 | 1 | 4.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Prentice trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Prentice, Wisconsin?
Prentice, WI has 13 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 13 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Prentice?
The average fleet size among Prentice carriers is 1.8 power units. Approximately 36 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Prentice carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Prentice-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Prentice 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 Prentice?
Prentice'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 13 Prentice carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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