Trucking Companies in Elma, IA
Elma, IA has 12 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Iowa's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
12 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Elma, IA.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Elma, IA freight market
Elma, IA is home to 12 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 12 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Elma carriers is 3.7 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Elma carrier population contributes to Iowa's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Elma shows 13 single-truck operators (108.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 26 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 0 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 8 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Elma carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 12 Elma carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Elma, IA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 12 of 12 total carriers.
J E D Construction LLC has operated for 16.2y with 14 power units and 14 drivers under Carrier authority.
Schroeder Trucking CORP has operated for 28.5y with 7 power units and 5 drivers under Contract authority.
Jed Construction Rock & Sand LLC has operated for 3.5y with 5 power units and 15 drivers under Carrier authority.
Fett Farms has operated for 27.2y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Josh Martin Lumber LLC has operated for 2.9y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Praska & Sons Trucking LLP has operated for 19.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
Matt Nilges has operated for 24.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Turbo Transport LLC has operated for 4.0y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Chriss A Stutzman has operated for 5.4y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ja Trucking LLC has operated for 12.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Elma carriers — complete directory
12 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | J E D Construction LLC Elma, IA | - | 2013526 | 14 | 16.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Schroeder Trucking CORP Elma, IA | MC487120 | 721128 | 7 | 28.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Jed Construction Rock & Sand LLC Elma, IA | - | 3996189 | 5 | 3.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Fett Farms Elma, IA | - | 801066 | 4 | 27.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Josh Martin Lumber LLC Elma, IA | - | 4101416 | 3 | 2.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Praska & Sons Trucking LLP Elma, IA | MC642928 | 1596344 | 3 | 19.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Matt Nilges Elma, IA | MC483344 | 1005091 | 2 | 24.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Turbo Transport LLC Elma, IA | MC1431975 | 3893186 | 2 | 4.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Chriss A Stutzman Elma, IA | MC1247583 | 3540168 | 1 | 5.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Ja Trucking LLC Elma, IA | MC903968 | 2471112 | 1 | 12.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Ronald P Smith Elma, IA | MC436728 | 524585 | 1 | 33.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Boyle Boyz LLC Elma, IA | MC737112 | 1813783 | 1 | 17.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Elma trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Elma, Iowa?
Elma, IA has 12 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 12 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Elma?
The average fleet size among Elma carriers is 3.7 power units. Approximately 13 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Elma carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Elma-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Elma trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Elma?
Elma's carrier population includes other operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 12 Elma carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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