Rising-Star Trucking Companies in Michigan

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

40carriers · ranked from the live FMCSA record & Vektor analysis
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1Xpo Logistics Freight Inc Clear · 88USDOT 241829 · MC-165377· Ann Arbor, MI· Asset-based+3563 new units · 12mo4.6 yr avg fleet age42 yr authority10,260 power units88 verdict2Central Transport LLC Clear · 88USDOT 661173 · MC-302382· Warren, MI· Asset-based+3382 new units · 12mo6 yr avg fleet age29 yr authority4,944 power units88 verdict3GFS Transport LLC Clear · 88USDOT 175852 · MC-544312· Wyoming, MI· Asset-based+445 new units · 12mo5.6 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority2,011 power units88 verdict4Urs Midwest LLC Review · 81USDOT 790261 · MC-343084· Plymouth, MI· Asset-based+419 new units · 12mo7.5 yr avg fleet age27 yr authority1,306 power units81 verdict5Transportation Services Inc Clear · 88USDOT 198 · MC-147039· Romulus, MI· Asset-based+295 new units · 12mo7.5 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority534 power units88 verdict6A D Transport Express Inc Clear · 88USDOT 296052 · MC-192625· Canton, MI· Asset-based+292 new units · 12mo5.6 yr avg fleet age39 yr authority498 power units88 verdict7SESweet Express LLC Review · 81USDOT 1128178 · MC-459522· Grand Rapids, MI· Asset-based+263 new units · 12mo5.2 yr avg fleet age23 yr authority429 power units81 verdict8KCK C Logistics Inc Review · 81USDOT 347778 · MC-201946· Carleton, MI· Small fleet+238 new units · 12mo5 yr avg fleet age37 yr authority414 power units81 verdict9TLThe L & W Transport Group LLC Review · 74USDOT 3665903 · MC-1269264· Romulus, MI· Small fleet+229 new units · 12mo8 yr avg fleet age5 yr authority30 power units74 verdict10DPDomino's Pizza Distribution LLC Clear · 88USDOT 302173 · MC-356668· Ann Arbor, MI· Asset-based+226 new units · 12mo3.5 yr avg fleet age38 yr authority636 power units88 verdict11GTGreatway Transportation Inc Review · 81USDOT 1880349 · MC-678205· Romulus, MI· Lessor pool+218 new units · 12mo6 yr avg fleet age17 yr authority117 power units81 verdict12MSMDV Spartannash LLC Clear · 88USDOT 2552754 · FF-13001· Grand Rapids, MI· Asset-based+184 new units · 12mo4.4 yr avg fleet age11 yr authority278 power units88 verdict13Universal Dedicated of Smyrna Tn LLC Clear · 94USDOT 3221080 · MC-1008085· Warren, MI· Asset-based+177 new units · 12mo5.5 yr avg fleet age7 yr authority319 power units94 verdict14TSTransport Systems LLC Review · 81USDOT 2631977 · MC-916095· Dearborn, MI· Small fleet+171 new units · 12mo7.3 yr avg fleet age11 yr authority623 power units81 verdict15D&Day & Ross USA Inc Clear · 88USDOT 163299 · MC-144305· Shelby Twp, MI· Asset-based+165 new units · 12mo6.1 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority350 power units88 verdict16BLBlue Line Foodservice Distribution Inc Clear · 88USDOT 309893 · MC-773700· Farmington Hill, MI· Asset-based+147 new units · 12mo3.6 yr avg fleet age38 yr authority309 power units88 verdict17LFLipari Foods Operating Company LLC Review · 81USDOT 252402 · MC-179155· Warren, MI· Asset-based+142 new units · 12mo4.6 yr avg fleet age41 yr authority544 power units81 verdict18MSMoon Star Express LLC Review · 81USDOT 646835 · MC-301387· Belleville, MI· Small fleet+138 new units · 12mo5.9 yr avg fleet age30 yr authority284 power units81 verdict19STStone Transport Limited Partnership Review · 74USDOT 300960 · MC-170956· Saginaw, MI· Small fleet+135 new units · 12mo6.5 yr avg fleet age38 yr authority247 power units74 verdict20SPSpartannash Clear · 88USDOT 925046 · MC-399024· Grand Rapids, MI· Asset-based+116 new units · 12mo3.8 yr avg fleet age25 yr authority208 power units88 verdict21APAll Pro Logistics LLC Review · 74USDOT 2438425 · MC-841025· Wayne, MI· Small fleet+110 new units · 12mo6.9 yr avg fleet age12 yr authority360 power units74 verdict22FTFreedom Trans LLC Clear · 87USDOT 2930566 · MC-989473· Dearborn Heights, MI· Small fleet+109 new units · 12mo6.2 yr avg fleet age9 yr authority120 power units87 verdict23NLNorthern Logistics Inc Clear · 88USDOT 295027 · MC-211602· Clare, MI· Asset-based+104 new units · 12mo4.2 yr avg fleet age39 yr authority270 power units88 verdict24MCM C Van Kampen Trucking Inc Clear · 88USDOT 169993 · MC-147601· Wyoming, MI· Small fleet+104 new units · 12mo6.7 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority196 power units88 verdict25S&S & S Line LLC Review · 74USDOT 2137808 · MC-744219· Kentwood, MI· Small fleet+104 new units · 12mo5 yr avg fleet age15 yr authority97 power units74 verdict26ATAlibaba Transportation LLC Clear · 94USDOT 3752362 · MC-1332560· Detroit, MI· Lessor pool+103 new units · 12mo6.6 yr avg fleet age4 yr authority185 power units94 verdict27VEVan Eerden Trucking Company Inc Clear · 88USDOT 179734 · MC-150247· Byron Center, MI· Asset-based+103 new units · 12mo4 yr avg fleet age52 yr authority175 power units88 verdict28PDPoint Dedicated Services Inc Clear · 88USDOT 634160 · MC-301198· Troy, MI· Small fleet+102 new units · 12mo6.8 yr avg fleet age30 yr authority220 power units88 verdict29HTHTR Trucking LLC Review · 80USDOT 3521363 · MC-1168946· Novi, MI· Lessor pool+98 new units · 12mo6.7 yr avg fleet age5 yr authority85 power units80 verdict30GTGTL Truck Lines Inc Review · 81USDOT 238700 · MC-166314· Grand Rapids, MI· Small fleet+96 new units · 12mo5 yr avg fleet age42 yr authority187 power units81 verdict31AGAndi Group Trucking Inc Review · 81USDOT 2596750 · MC-911569· Detroit, MI· Small fleet+94 new units · 12mo7 yr avg fleet age11 yr authority148 power units81 verdict32DTDawn Transportation LLC Clear · 88USDOT 1170974 · MC-463108· Jackson, MI· Asset-based+90 new units · 12mo3.5 yr avg fleet age22 yr authority246 power units88 verdict33LOLoad One LLC Clear · 88USDOT 1112473 · MC-456807· Taylor, MI· Asset-based+89 new units · 12mo7 yr avg fleet age23 yr authority483 power units88 verdict34ALApache Logistics Inc Clear · 94USDOT 2148558 · MC-747209· Holland, MI· Small fleet+85 new units · 12mo5 yr avg fleet age15 yr authority190 power units94 verdict35FSFour Star Transportation Co Review · 74USDOT 583502 · MC-281032· Melvindale, MI· Asset-based+85 new units · 12mo7.2 yr avg fleet age31 yr authority120 power units74 verdict36VLVip Logistics LLC Clear · 94USDOT 1508253 · MC-565603· Ira Township, MI· Asset-based+81 new units · 12mo4.4 yr avg fleet age20 yr authority190 power units94 verdict37Universal Dedicated of Fort Wayne In LLC Clear · 88USDOT 3222281 · MC-1008679· Warren, MI· Asset-based+76 new units · 12mo3.8 yr avg fleet age7 yr authority314 power units88 verdict38MGMears Group Inc Clear · 87USDOT 329431 · MC-1803968· Rosebush, MI· Asset-based+75 new units · 12mo7.4 yr avg fleet age37 yr authority848 power units87 verdict39HOHSD Operations Inc Review · 81USDOT 2839570 · MC-950826· Hudsonville, MI· Asset-based+75 new units · 12mo6.4 yr avg fleet age10 yr authority172 power units81 verdict40UTUniversal Transport Ii LLC Review · 74USDOT 2872165 · MC-963251· Romulus, MI· Asset-based+72 new units · 12mo3 yr avg fleet age10 yr authority171 power units74 verdict
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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.