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Hotshot · Minnesota

Hotshot Trucking Companies in Minnesota

Updated 2026-06-06T01:17:04.239Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Minnesota has 7,503 hotshot trucking companies as of June 2026. Expedited freight using medium-duty trucks (typically Class 3-5) with flatbed or gooseneck trailers for time-critical loads. Browse all hotshot carriers in Minnesota with verified safety scores and authority status.

At a glance
Total carriers7,503
Active authority7,503
Avg fleet size1.0 units
Top cityMinneapolis
EquipmentHotshot

Top cities for hotshot in Minnesota

10 cities with hotshot carriers.

#1
Minneapolis
831 carriers
#2
Saint Paul
344 carriers
#3
Saint Cloud
193 carriers
#4
Burnsville
159 carriers
#5
Duluth
101 carriers
#6
Rochester
94 carriers
#7
Lakeville
94 carriers
#8
Shakopee
91 carriers
#9
Bloomington
74 carriers
#10
Brooklyn Park
71 carriers

Largest hotshot carriers in Minnesota

Top carriers by fleet size.

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Troy D KnackeActiveEstablished
DOT-1465940Gaylord,

Troy D Knacke has operated for 20 yr 3 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
20 yr 3 mo
OOS active
None
0
Pettit Transfer LLCActiveEstablished
DOT-1466454Sauk Centre,

Pettit Transfer LLC has operated for 20 yr 3 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
20 yr 3 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4331601Beardsley,

Sanasack Trucking LLC has operated for 1 yr 6 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
1 yr 6 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4331631Albert Lea,

El Shadday LLC has operated for 1 yr 6 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
1 yr 6 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4331856Saint Cloud,

Skyline Carriers LLC has operated for 1 yr 6 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
1 yr 6 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4332821Minneapolis,

Daadax Transportation INC has operated for 1 yr 5 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
1 yr 5 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4333016Saint Paul,

Ruby And Alex LLC has operated for 1 yr 5 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
1 yr 5 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4334884Burnsville,

Nour Trans LLC has operated for 1 yr 5 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
1 yr 5 mo
OOS active
None
0
Tarax LLCActive
DOT-4337047Minneapolis,

Tarax LLC has operated for 1 yr 5 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
1 yr 5 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4337433Chandler,

Scott Vandenberg has operated for 1 yr 5 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
1 yr 5 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-3009409Pine Island,

Pine Island Transport LLC has operated for 9 yr with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
9 yr
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4338579Minneapolis,

Dalsan Express LLC has operated for 1 yr 5 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
1 yr 5 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4338593Minneapolis,

Promise Carrier LLC has operated for 1 yr 5 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
1 yr 5 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-4339716Saint Paul,

Eveil Transport LLC has operated for 1 yr 5 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
1 yr 5 mo
OOS active
None
0
DOT-2149586Spring Valley,

Swartzentruber Blanketwrap Services INC has operated for 15 yr 1 mo with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
—
Auth. age
15 yr 1 mo
OOS active
None

Source: FMCSA carrier census. Owner-operators with power_units = 1, typically flatbed configuration. View methodology

Frequently asked questions

How many hotshot carriers are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 7,503 registered hotshot trucking companies as of June 2026. Of these, 7,503 hold active FMCSA authority.

Which city in Minnesota has the most hotshot carriers?

Minneapolis leads with 831 hotshot carriers in Minnesota.

How do I find a hotshot carrier in Minnesota?

Browse the city directories below or use Truck Graph search. Each carrier profile includes safety scores, insurance, and risk screening.

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