Tralo Companies Inc
USDOT 1158934 · MC-320536 · Owatonna, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Tralo Companies Inc (dba Tralo) is a company based in Owatonna, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 124 power units and 123 drivers, which ranks it #75 by fleet size among 241 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Minnesota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 201 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 13.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 4.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Tralo Companies Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Tralo |
| USDOT number | 1158934 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-320536 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3525 N County Road 45, Owatonna, MN 55060 |
| Phone | (507) 446-8633 |
| First registered | Aug 12, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1158934.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 77 | 46 | 0 |
| Trailers | 189 | 64 | 0 |
- 0.99 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 9,007,675 miles reported for 2024 – about 72,643 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 71% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 93 CDL drivers; 118 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 5 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | Tralo Companies Inc | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.1% | 18.8% | 19.6% | 30% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 43% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 10% lower than average |
| Inspections | 201 | 201 with a driver check, 122 with a vehicle check, 80 BASIC violations recorded, 46 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 10, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Tralo Companies Inc?
Tralo Companies Inc is registered with USDOT number 1158934 and operating authority MC-320536.
How many trucks does Tralo Companies Inc have?
It reports 124 power units (123 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 253 trailers, with 123 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 3, 2025).
Where is Tralo Companies Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Owatonna, Minnesota 55060.
What is the out-of-service rate of Tralo Companies Inc?
Over 24 months, 13.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.