Trucking Companies in Minnesota

Directory of 13,450+ registered carriers in Minnesota (MN). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Minnesota

Minnesota is a logistics powerhouse with C.H. Robinson (the world's largest freight broker) and Target both headquartered in the Twin Cities. Minneapolis-St. Paul serves as a major distribution hub for the Upper Midwest. The state's food processing industry (General Mills, 3M, Hormel) generates significant reefer and tanker freight. Duluth is a critical port on the Great Lakes for iron ore and grain shipments. Winter conditions from November through April create challenging but well-compensated operating conditions.

Top Trucking Companies in Minnesota

C.H. Robinson

DOT Number: 876543
City: Eden Prairie, MN
Fleet Size: Brokerage
Specialties: BrokerageManaged Transportation

XPO Logistics

DOT Number: 231367
City: Minneapolis, MN
Fleet Size: 13,000+
Specialties: LTLDry VanBrokerage

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number: 90944
City: Minneapolis, MN
Fleet Size: 8,000+
Specialties: Dry VanReeferFlatbed

Dart Transit Company

DOT Number: 197832
City: Eagan, MN
Fleet Size: 2,500+
Specialties: Dry VanReefer

Decker Truck Line

DOT Number: 267891
City: Owatonna, MN
Fleet Size: 1,200+
Specialties: Dry VanReefer

Cargill Private Fleet

DOT Number: 432187
City: Wayzata, MN
Fleet Size: 2,000+
Specialties: TankerHopperDedicated

Target Private Fleet

DOT Number: 654987
City: Minneapolis, MN
Fleet Size: 1,500+
Specialties: Dry VanReeferDedicated

North Star Trucking

DOT Number: 2789456
City: Duluth, MN
Fleet Size: 250+
Specialties: FlatbedHeavy Haul

Anderson Trucking Service

DOT Number: 134567
City: St. Cloud, MN
Fleet Size: 1,200+
Specialties: FlatbedHeavy HaulSpecialized

FedEx Freight

DOT Number: 529361
City: Minneapolis, MN
Fleet Size: 40,000+
Specialties: LTLExpedited

Minnesota Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.45

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanReeferTankerFlatbed

Major Freight Hubs

Minneapolis
St. Paul
Duluth
Rochester

Key Industries

Retail (Target HQ)
Food processing
Medical devices
Iron ore mining

Minnesota Trucking Regulations

Minnesota enforces strict winter driving requirements and has a chain law for commercial vehicles. The state follows federal trucking regulations with spring load restrictions on many roads. Weight limits are 80,000 lbs on interstates with seasonal permits for overweight agricultural loads. The state has aggressive speed enforcement on I-94 and I-35.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Minnesota

Minnesota has approximately 13,450 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include C.H. Robinson, XPO Logistics, Werner Enterprises.

The largest carriers operating in Minnesota include C.H. Robinson, XPO Logistics, Werner Enterprises. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, Reefer, Tanker, Flatbed. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.

The most common equipment types in Minnesota are Dry Van, Reefer, Tanker, Flatbed. Key industries driving freight demand include Retail (Target HQ), Food processing, Medical devices, Iron ore mining. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.45.

The major freight hubs in Minnesota are Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.