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Trucking Companies in Minnesota

Directory of 75,406+ 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

1

C.H. Robinson

City
Eden Prairie, MN
Fleet Size
Brokerage
Specialties
BrokerageManaged Transportation
2

XPO Logistics

City
Minneapolis, MN
Fleet Size
13,000+
Specialties
LTLDry VanBrokerage
3

Werner Enterprises

City
Minneapolis, MN
Fleet Size
8,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferFlatbed
4

Dart Transit Company

City
Eagan, MN
Fleet Size
2,500+
Specialties
Dry VanReefer
5

Decker Truck Line

City
Owatonna, MN
Fleet Size
1,200+
Specialties
Dry VanReefer
6

Cargill Private Fleet

City
Wayzata, MN
Fleet Size
2,000+
Specialties
TankerHopperDedicated
7

Target Private Fleet

City
Minneapolis, MN
Fleet Size
1,500+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferDedicated
8

North Star Trucking

City
Duluth, MN
Fleet Size
250+
Specialties
FlatbedHeavy Haul
9

Anderson Trucking Service

City
St. Cloud, MN
Fleet Size
1,200+
Specialties
FlatbedHeavy HaulSpecialized
10

FedEx Freight

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 75,406 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.
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.