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Refrigerated (Reefer) Trucking Companies in Minnesota

Updated 2026-05-30T07:30:11.684Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Minnesota has 2,031 refrigerated (reefer) trucking companies as of May 2026. Temperature-controlled trailers for perishable goods including produce, meat, dairy, and pharmaceuticals. Browse all refrigerated (reefer) carriers in Minnesota with verified safety scores and authority status.

At a glance
Total carriers2,031
Active authority2,031
Avg fleet size7.8 units
Top cityMinneapolis
EquipmentRefrigerated (Reefer)

Top cities for refrigerated (reefer) in Minnesota

10 cities with refrigerated (reefer) carriers.

#1
Minneapolis
245 carriers
#2
Saint Cloud
79 carriers
#3
Saint Paul
59 carriers
#4
Bloomington
45 carriers
#5
Burnsville
45 carriers
#6
Lakeville
32 carriers
#7
Hopkins
28 carriers
#8
Eden Prairie
28 carriers
#9
Shakopee
28 carriers
#10
Blaine
27 carriers

Largest refrigerated (reefer) carriers in Minnesota

Top carriers by fleet size. First 3 featured.

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97
Dart Transit CompanyActiveEstablished
DOT-75525Eagan,

Dart Transit Company has operated for 52.0y with 971 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
971
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
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97
DOT-146060Golden Valley,

Stan Koch & Sons Trucking INC has operated for 52.0y with 968 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
968
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
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76
DOT-116455New Ulm,

J & R Schugel Trucking INC has operated for 52.0y with 759 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
759
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
Positions 4–15
40
Taylor Truck Line INCActiveEstablished
DOT-124500Northfield,

Taylor Truck Line INC has operated for 52.0y with 402 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
402
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
36
DOT-125630Eagan,

Bay And Bay Transfer Co INC has operated for 52.0y with 360 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
360
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
29
DOT-2152934Saint Cloud,

Collins Brothers Towing Of St Cloud LLC has operated for 15.1y with 285 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
285
Drivers
Auth. age
15.1y
OOS active
None
26
R & R Transportation INCActiveEstablished
DOT-305573Lake Park,

R & R Transportation INC has operated for 38.6y with 255 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
255
Drivers
Auth. age
38.6y
OOS active
None
25
Soo Line Railroad CompanyActiveEstablished
DOT-108106Minneapolis,

Soo Line Railroad Company has operated for 52.0y with 253 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
253
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
22
DOT-125665St Paul,

Berger Transfer And Storage INC has operated for 52.0y with 221 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
221
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
21
Kottke Trucking INCActiveEstablished
DOT-108173Buffalo Lake,

Kottke Trucking INC has operated for 52.0y with 210 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
210
Drivers
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
21
DOT-699924Vadnais Heights,

Timberland Transportation LLC has operated for 28.8y with 207 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
207
Drivers
Auth. age
28.8y
OOS active
None
19
DOT-393555Mendota Heights,

Cemstone Concrete Materials LLC has operated for 36.1y with 187 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
187
Drivers
Auth. age
36.1y
OOS active
None
18
DOT-2953404Eagan,

Dart X INC has operated for 9.5y with 183 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
183
Drivers
Auth. age
9.5y
OOS active
None
16
DOT-1245045Minneapolis,

Select Comfort Retail Corporation has operated for 22.1y with 155 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
155
Drivers
Auth. age
22.1y
OOS active
None
15
DOT-3557151Eden Prairie,

Omar Transportation LLC has operated for 5.3y with 150 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
150
Drivers
Auth. age
5.3y
OOS active
None

Source: FMCSA carrier census. Approximated from general carrier population; granular reefer data not available in FMCSA census. View methodology

Frequently asked questions

How many refrigerated (reefer) carriers are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 2,031 registered refrigerated (reefer) trucking companies as of May 2026. Of these, 2,031 hold active FMCSA authority.

Which city in Minnesota has the most refrigerated (reefer) carriers?

Minneapolis leads with 245 refrigerated (reefer) carriers in Minnesota.

How do I find a refrigerated (reefer) 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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