Rising-Star Trucking Companies in Minnesota

Up-and-coming Minnesota carriers adding new equipment fast — with a modern fleet and a clean safety record.

Rising stars facts for Minnesota

Rising-Star Trucking Companies in Minnesota lists 40 carriers in Vektor's current FMCSA-backed ranking.

STAN KOCH & SONS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 146060) ranks first in the current Minnesota rising stars list; its FMCSA-backed row shows 968 power units and a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review verdict.

The Minnesota rising stars list is ranked by new equipment added using precomputed FMCSA record fields and deterministic Vektor analysis.

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Rising stars in Minnesota

40 carriers · ranked from the live FMCSA record & Vektor analysis

Ranked by new equipment added
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1SKStan Koch & Sons Trucking IncUSDOT 146060 · MC-146969Golden Valley, MN Review · 81968 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
2Ats Specialized Inc logoAts Specialized IncUSDOT 606056 · MC-290227St Cloud, MN Clear · 88916 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed
3J&J & R Schugel Trucking Inc dba J & R SchugelUSDOT 116455 · MC-125894New Ulm, MN Review · 81759 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
4Dart Transit Company logoDart Transit CompanyUSDOT 75525 · MC-114457Eagan, MN Review · 77971 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
5TDTa Dedicated Inc dba Ta DedicatedUSDOT 183949 · MC-151556Eagan, MN Clear · 88838 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
6TTTaylor Truck Line IncUSDOT 124500 · MC-182377Northfield, MN Review · 81402 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
7CEClean Earth Specialty Waste Solutions IncUSDOT 1348411 · MC-518678Blaine, MN Clear · 88819 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
8FCFastenal CompanyUSDOT 242294 · MC-301789Winona, MN Review · 70704 unitsAsset-based Authority No COIDry van
9Dart X Inc logoDart X Inc dba Dart ExpressUSDOT 2953404 · MC-422Eagan, MN Review · 70183 unitsSmall fleet Authority No COIDry van
10Andersen Distribution Inc logoAndersen Distribution Inc dba Andersen LogisticsUSDOT 890682 · MC-439333Bayport, MN Clear · 88267 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
11R&R & R Transportation IncUSDOT 305573 · MC-204955Lake Park, MN Clear · 88255 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
12BABay and Bay Transfer Co Inc dba Bay and BayUSDOT 125630 · MC-87231Eagan, MN Clear · 88360 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
13KTKottke Trucking IncUSDOT 108173 · MC-157240Buffalo Lake, MN Clear · 88210 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
14LHLong Haul Trucking IncUSDOT 282451 · MC-195935Clearwater, MN Clear · 88298 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredFlatbed
15FTFoltz Trucking IncUSDOT 75392 · MC-175908Detroit Lakes, MN Clear · 88125 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredGrain / hopper
16FLFresh Logistics LLCUSDOT 4193918 · MC-870369Mendota Heights, MN Review · 70268 unitsLessor pool Authority No COIDry van
17OTOmar Transportation LLCUSDOT 3557151 · MC-1193394Eden Prairie, MN Clear · 87150 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
18FTFortune Transportation Company Inc dba Fortune TransportationUSDOT 310706 · MC-198945Windom, MN Clear · 88175 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
19FTFreerksen Trucking IncUSDOT 461082 · MC-207424Dodge Center, MN Review · 81101 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed
20KBKivi Bros Trucking IncUSDOT 593718 · MC-286915Duluth, MN Review · 81278 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed
21IDInsulation Distributors Inc dba Idi DistributorsUSDOT 421403 · MC-655861Chanhassen, MN Clear · 88256 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
22DODohe LLC dba Dohe ExpressUSDOT 3163306 · MC-132351Eagan, MN Clear · 8825 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
23CBCollins Brothers Towing of St Cloud LLCUSDOT 2152934 · MC-748586Saint Cloud, MN Review · 80285 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed
24UTUS Transfer LLCUSDOT 3220314 · MC-1007691Minneapolis, MN Clear · 10045 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
25DLDedicated Logistics LLC dba DliUSDOT 618375 · MC-700327Oakdale, MN Review · 74213 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
26TCTralo Companies Inc dba TraloUSDOT 1158934 · MC-320536Owatonna, MN Clear · 88124 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed
27COCalifornia Overland LtdUSDOT 988429 · MC-417805Wabasha, MN Clear · 88137 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
28VTValley Transportation Service IncUSDOT 456821 · MC-238157Grand Meadow, MN Review · 81195 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed
29LTLulu Transport LLCUSDOT 3627532 · MC-1241509Lakeville, MN Review · 8150 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
30BLBrooklyn Logistics Movers LLCUSDOT 3546906 · MC-1186409Saint Paul, MN Clear · 94100 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
31Agiliti Health Inc logoAgiliti Health Inc dba AgilitiUSDOT 152317 · MC-1102021Eden Prairie, MN Clear · 88401 unitsAsset-based Authority Insured
32ATAutumn Transport IncUSDOT 184150 · MC-177464Woodbury, MN Clear · 88135 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredTank
33NTNationwide Transport LLCUSDOT 3099310 · MC-76549Saint Paul, MN Review · 8050 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
34STSmith Trucking IncUSDOT 54488 · MC-146636Worthington, MN Clear · 88137 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
35MEMesh Expedite LLCUSDOT 4133503 · MC-1583303Otsego, MN Clear · 883 unitsOwner-operator Authority InsuredDry van
36UCUnited Carrier LLCUSDOT 3692502 · MC-1288760St Cloud, MN Clear · 1004 unitsOwner-operator Authority InsuredDry van
37RORosen's IncUSDOT 116413 · MC-197920Fairmont, MN Clear · 88113 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
38KAKalyet LLCUSDOT 3446603 · MC-1120847Minneapolis, MN Review · 8120 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
39ETExpedite Transportation LLCUSDOT 1697836 · MC-623349Lakeville, MN Clear · 9424 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
40BTBiggmotions Trucking LLCUSDOT 4256887 · MC-1650942Minneapolis, MN Review · 805 unitsOwner-operator Authority InsuredDry van
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Rankings are computed by Vektor from the live FMCSA / MCMIS record, VIN-decoded equipment, and roadside-inspection history — refreshed continuously. Not a paid placement and not an FMCSA endorsement. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.