Mark Smith
This article showcases our top picks for the best Minnesota based Transportation companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Transportation industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Minnesota Transportation Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
H3X Technologies
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H3X manufactures advanced electric propulsion systems for commercial aviation and other high performance applicaitons.
Municipal Parking Services
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Municipal Parking Services provides EcoSmart parking solutions that addresses the needs of multiple constituents.
LubeZone
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LubeZone is a national provider of high speed preventative maintenance solutions to the commercial transportation industry.
Posard
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Posard is a software tech company that is changing the way delivery companies route out and dispatch deliveries.
Sun Country Airlines
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Sun Country Airlines is an airline company that offers affordable flights and vacation packages.
Open Systems International
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Open Systems International is a supplier company of open automation solutions for real-time management and optimization.
DECO
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DECO is a security and investigations company providing protective and logistics services.
CHS Hedging
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Commodity brokerage of CHS Inc providing market intelligence, insight and price risk management to farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses.
Peregrine Systems
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Peregrine Systems provides enterprise software worldwide. It offers information technology (IT) asset and service management software
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Navegate is a supply chain software company that offers cloud-based software and logistics management services.
Spee-Dee Delivery Service
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A Food Delivery Service platform.
XRS corporation
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XATA is engaged in the development, marketing and service of onboard fleet management systems for the truck transportation industry.
TLC Companies
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TLC Companies is a trusted transportation specific Professional Employer Organization (PEO) in the United States.
Northwest Airlines Corporation
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Delta flies to more than 350 destinations on 6 continents, serving more than 160 million passengers each year. It’s an important job.
ATS (Anderson Trucking Service)
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ATS (Anderson Trucking Service) provides transportation services.
BestMark
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Providing over 30 years of innovative and reliable mystery shopping and customer experience solutions.
Cirrus Design Corporation
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Cirrus Aircraft is company that produces innovative aircrafts.
Horton, Inc.
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Horton is a transportation company offering engine cooling solutions.
Transit Team
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Transit Team is a transportation company that offers paratransit services.
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
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Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is a railroad maintenance equipment and services provider.
CTS
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A Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) performs general technology solution tasks.
J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc.
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J&R Schugel Trucking is a transportation company specializing in dry van and refrigerated services.
Tapemark
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Tapemark is a pharmaceuticals company providing packaging and delivery services.
Northern Wholesale Supply
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Northern Wholesale Supply is a distributor of marine and RV accessories.
AIR-Serv Holding
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AIR-Serv Holding is the largest operator of freestanding coin-operated tire inflation and vacuum vending machines.
Stanley Consultants
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Stanley Consultants is an engineering firm that provides power generation, transportation, energy, industrial plants, and building services.
K2 Logistics
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K2 Logistics is a transport company offering logistics solutions.
Nistevo
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Nistevo provides software for companies needing transportation management.
Bay and Bay Transportation
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Bay and Bay Transportation is a transportation company specializing in refrigerated, flatbed, and intermodal transportation services.
MarineTech
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MarineTech is a long-standing and well-respected provider of boating products and solutions.
Total Tool Supply, Inc.
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Total Tool Supply is a building materials company offering new tool sales, rental, and in-house repair services.
Wayne Transports
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Wayne Transports is a common carrier trucking company.
The Dart Network
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Dart Transit Company and its network of companies provide clients with a comprehensive array of transportation services.
Viking Electric Supply
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Viking Electric Supply is a wholesale company offering electrical tools and equipment.
Japs-Olson Company
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Japs-Olson Company is a printing company offering printing, direct mail, and postage logistics services.
Conklin inc
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Conklin is a manufacturer and it distributes agronomics, animal, building, health, home, and vehicle products.
A.R. North America, Inc
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World leader in Pressure Plunger Pu
Lee F. Murphy Insurance Group
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Founded in November 1977 by Lee Murphy of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, Lee F. Murphy Insurance Group has been a leader in commercial
Corporate Graphics International
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Corporate Graphics International is a printing company that offers printing, fulfillment and distribution services.
Minimizer
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Minimizer is the aftermarket solution for the heavy truck industry.
Granite Logistics | Agent for Trinity Logistics
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Granite Logistics is a transport company specializing in logistics and transportation services.
KTI
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KTI is a transportation company that provides domestic and international cargo and delivery solutions.
Waytek Inc.
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Waytek is a wholesale company specializing in shipping services.
Truck Bodies and Equipment International
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Truck Bodies and Equipment International maker of dump truck bodies, dump trailers, other specialty bodies, hoists, parts and accessories
Transport America
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We are a customer-focused freight carrier and logistics services provider.
Koch Companies
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Koch Companies is a transportation company providing freight shipping services.
Epika Fleet Services
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Epika is a network of mobile and in-shop preventative maintenance service centers serving commercial fleets across the country.
Interstate Companies, Inc.
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Interstate Companies is a transportation company offering engines, generators, and conveyors.
Towmaster, Inc.
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Towmaster Inc, a maker of heavy duty utility and industrial trailers.
Volta Logistics
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Volta Logistics is a freight transportation company that deals with freight shipping and freight roadways services.
DDI
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DDI is a logistics and transport management firm that offers freight bill processing, software, and payment services.
Williams & Associates
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Williams & Associates Inc. has been providing superior services and products in the transportation industry since 1921.
Metro Transit
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Metro Transit is the transportation resource for the Twin Cities, offering an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains.
LJK Companies, Inc.
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LJK Companies is a transport company offering lodging solutions.
BRS Aerospace
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BRS Aerospace is a leading aviation safety company that engaged in the business of developing and commercializing parachutes.
Integrated Recycling Technologies Inc
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Integrated Recycling Technologies Inc is a metal processing and recycling center located in Waite Park, MN.
REVL
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Luxury car ownership replacement for businesses and consumers. Drive the cars of your dreams, with insurance, for $200 // Month.
Chopper Spotter
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Chopper Spotter is a unique machine to handle helicopters on pavement It lets one person quickly load and move a helicopter with ease.
Reichhardt Electronic Innovations
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Reichhardt provides a system that simplifies the automated steering process but provides flexibility in its use.
SAV Transportation Group
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SAV Transportation Group specializes in logistics, supply chain, truckload, transportation and small parcel services.
Malark Logistics
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Malark Logistics offers logistics, warehousing, and racking services.
Life Link III
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Life Link III is an air medical transport company that provides life-saving care to patients when time is critical.
Feldmann Imports Mercedes-Benz
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Feldmann Imports Mercedes-Benz is a car dealership located in Bloomington, Minnesota.
KWE DIGITAL
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Investment Company in Developing Countries, Technology Solutions Provider.
Enbridge
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Enbridge is a leader in energy transportation and distribution in North America.
Biffs
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Biffs is a family owned portable toilet and luxury restroom trailer supplier.
Carousel Motor Group
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Carousel Motor Group is an automotive company that sales and services new and used cars.
Kottke Trucking
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Kottke Trucking is a truckload carrier specializing in reefer (temp control, fresh to deep frozen) and dry freight services.
Manning Transfer
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Manning is a family-owned and operated business, offering specialized van and flatbed services throughout the contiguous 48 states.
NEI Electric
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NEI Electric is a construction company specializing in commercial and residential repair work solutions.
Rosedale Chevrolet
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Rosedale Chevrolet is a truck dealership in Rosedale, Montana.
Lou-Rich
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Lou-Rich is an engineering company specializing in supply chain management services.
Truck Utilities
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Truck Utilities is a provider of truck uplifting, snow plow and spreader rental services for electric transmission and telecom sectors.
Move Minneapolis
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Move Minneapolis promotes sustainable transportation – transit, carpooling, car-sharing, biking, walking and telecommuting.
DKP Express
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DKP Express is a transportation company that offers a wide range of packaging, warehousing, courier and delivery services.
FuelMiner
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FuelMiner is an innovator in vehicle-to-cloud (V2C) solutions that help improve fuel economy, design more efficient vehicles and build
Fidelity Freight Services
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Fidelity Freight Services provides van and flatbed freight, both LTL & truckload.
On Time Delivery
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On Time Delivery is a transport company providing courier and delivery services.
Eclipse Global Transportation
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Eclipse Global Transportation is a transportation business that offers chauffeured car, limousine, van and motor coach services
Onyx Racing Products
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Olympic and professional racing class instant engagement hubs for BMX, Mountain, Road, Fat Bikes and more.
Rani Engineering, Inc.
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Rani Engineering is a civil engineering company that offers rail signal engineering services.
DTI – Diesel Technical Innovations
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Diesel Technical Innovations (DTI) provides this patented technology throughout North America.
North Star Aviation Mankato MN
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North Star Aviation in Mankato, MN is a fixed-base operator (FBO) providing aeronautical services.
Atlas Specialized Transport
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Atlas Specialized Transport is a Transportation company operating their own flatbed, step deck and heavy haul trailers.
Long Haul Trucking
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Long Haul Trucking specializes in trucking and third-party transportation management, cargo handling and logistics services.
All Trans Software
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All Trans Tech provides NEMT, DTH, and path related software applications to transport operators, with full service claims processing.
Rochester City Delivery
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Rochester City Delivery is a customized delivery service company.
RevenueForce
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RevenueForce take a holistic approach to driving performance improvement regardless of your sales process.
Rockland Flooring
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Rockland Flooring specializes in the manufacture of Laminated Oak Flooring for trailers, containers and truck bodies.
Hastings Family Service
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Hastings Family Services is a nonprofit agency that supports the homeless and provides food, clothing, shelter and transportation services.
Fargo Jet Center
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Fargo Jet Center is an aviation company providing aircraft maintenance and avionics repair services.
MinStar Transport
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MinStar Transport is a family-owned carrier, specializing in our Double Deck Trailer System.
SailBlogs
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SailBlogs is a website that enables remote travelers with blogging and map tracking solutions for the sailing community.
Carco Automotive
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CarCo Truck is a new and pre-owned truck sales parts, service, heavy duty towing, collision repair and specialty truck manufacturing.
Fruth Trucking
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Pat Fruth Trucking provides over-the-road multiple-temperature, refrigerated and dry-good services to a variety of companies.
Stonebrooke Engineering
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Stonebrooke Engineering specializes in planning, design, surveying, and construction services.
AAA Movers
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AAA Movers specializes in providing storage and relocation services to both residential and commercial clients.
