Trucking and freight in Minnesota
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are the Upper Midwest’s main distribution hub, linked by I-94 to Chicago and the Dakotas and by I-35 to Kansas City and Duluth. Food processing, medical devices and retail headquarters drive demand.
Key industries we support in Minnesota
- Food processing
- Medical devices
- Retail
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
Trucking services in Minnesota
Full Truckload
A whole trailer dedicated to your freight, moving directly from pickup to delivery with no terminal transfers.
Refrigerated Transportation
Temperature-controlled trucking for food, beverages and other products that must stay within a set range.
Expedited Freight
Urgent, exclusive-use trucking for time-critical freight that cannot wait.
Dedicated Trucking
Trucks and drivers assigned to your lanes and schedule, without the commitment of a full contract fleet.
Heavy Equipment Transportation
Safe hauling for excavators, dozers, loaders, cranes, tractors and other heavy machinery.
Intermodal Drayage
Trucking between rail ramps and your facilities — the first and last mile of every intermodal move.
Heavy haul and oversize loads in Minnesota
Over-dimensional and overweight loads travelling in Minnesota need a permit from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), and loads that cross state lines need a permit from each state on the route. We plan the route, secure permits and arrange escorts where required. Heavy haul trucking.
Operating conditions to plan for
Spring load restrictions and severe winters affect rural routes and require cold-weather planning.
Cities we serve in Minnesota
Trucking in Minnesota: FAQs
Does Gelle Transport serve Minnesota?
Yes. We provide full truckload, LTL, refrigerated, expedited, dedicated, heavy haul and intermodal services for shippers in Minnesota, dispatched from Kansas City and supported by vetted partner carriers.
How long does a truckload take from Kansas City to Minnesota?
To Saint Paul it is roughly 490 road miles — about 1 day solo, or about 1 day with team drivers.
Who issues oversize permits in Minnesota?
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).
Which interstates serve Minnesota?
Major routes include I-35, I-94, I-90, I-494, I-694.
How do I get a quote?
Use our quote form, call +1 (816) 482-2607 or WhatsApp us.