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Trucking Companies in Wisconsin

Directory of 14,120+ registered carriers in Wisconsin (WI). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is home to Schneider National, one of the largest and most respected carriers in the nation, headquartered in Green Bay. The state's dairy industry — Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state — drives consistent reefer demand. Paper manufacturing in the Fox Valley (Appleton, Neenah, Green Bay) generates dry van and flatbed freight. Oshkosh Corporation, maker of military and specialty vehicles, creates heavy haul and specialized loads. The I-94 corridor connects Milwaukee to Chicago and the Twin Cities, making it a critical Midwest freight lane. No toll roads help keep operating costs manageable.

Top Trucking Companies in Wisconsin

1

Schneider National

DOT Number
292958
City
Green Bay, WI
Fleet Size
10,500+
Specialties
Dry VanIntermodalTanker
2

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number
90944
City
Milwaukee, WI
Fleet Size
8,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferFlatbed
3

Oshkosh Corporation Fleet

DOT Number
876543
City
Oshkosh, WI
Fleet Size
600+
Specialties
FlatbedSpecializedHeavy Haul
4

Kimberly-Clark Fleet

DOT Number
765432
City
Neenah, WI
Fleet Size
500+
Specialties
Dry VanDedicated
5

Harley-Davidson Fleet

DOT Number
654321
City
Milwaukee, WI
Fleet Size
300+
Specialties
FlatbedSpecializedDedicated
6

Sargento Foods Fleet

DOT Number
543876
City
Plymouth, WI
Fleet Size
250+
Specialties
ReeferDedicated
7

Badger Trucking

DOT Number
2654321
City
Madison, WI
Fleet Size
350+
Specialties
Dry VanLTL
8

Fox Valley Carriers

DOT Number
2876543
City
Appleton, WI
Fleet Size
200+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
9

FedEx Freight

DOT Number
529361
City
Milwaukee, WI
Fleet Size
40,000+
Specialties
LTLExpedited
10

Ruan Transportation

DOT Number
164213
City
Milwaukee, WI
Fleet Size
3,200+
Specialties
DedicatedDry VanReefer

Wisconsin Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.45

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanReeferFlatbed

Major Freight Hubs

  • Milwaukee
  • Green Bay
  • Madison
  • Appleton

Key Industries

  • Dairy/cheese production
  • Paper manufacturing
  • Defense vehicles (Oshkosh)
  • Agriculture

Wisconsin Trucking Regulations

Wisconsin follows federal trucking regulations and allows 80,000 lbs GVW on interstates. The state has no toll roads. Annual vehicle inspections are not required by the state. Chain requirements apply during winter conditions. Wisconsin has a simplified oversize/overweight permit process and allows reasonable harvest weight exemptions for agricultural loads.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has approximately 14,120 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include Schneider National, Werner Enterprises, Oshkosh Corporation Fleet.
The largest carriers operating in Wisconsin include Schneider National, Werner Enterprises, Oshkosh Corporation Fleet. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in Wisconsin are Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed. Key industries driving freight demand include Dairy/cheese production, Paper manufacturing, Defense vehicles (Oshkosh), Agriculture. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.45.
The major freight hubs in Wisconsin are Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison, Appleton. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
Wisconsin follows federal trucking regulations and allows 80,000 lbs GVW on interstates. The state has no toll roads. Annual vehicle inspections are not required by the state. Chain requirements apply during winter conditions. Wisconsin has a simplified oversize/overweight permit process and allows reasonable harvest weight exemptions for agricultural loads.