Trucking Companies in Lemars, IA
Lemars, 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 Lemars, 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 Lemars, IA freight market
Lemars, 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 Lemars carriers is 8.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Lemars 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 Lemars shows 14 single-truck operators (116.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 34 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 15 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 Lemars 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 Lemars 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 Lemars, IA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 12 of 12 total carriers.
Brownmiller Leasing & Transportation INC has operated for 25.1y with 34 power units and 36 drivers under Contract authority.
Derocher Pre-Cast INC has operated for 31.4y with 17 power units and 17 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kellen Excavating LLC has operated for 20.5y with 15 power units and 22 drivers under Carrier authority.
Van'S Sanitation LLC has operated for 21.2y with 13 power units and 13 drivers under Common authority.
Jmacs Concrete And Construction has operated for 10.1y with 9 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kellen Leasing INC has operated for 28.2y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Scott Kluver has operated for 10.8y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Smithco Mfg INC has operated for 29.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
Country Trailers LLC has operated for 4.8y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ropte Trucking INC has operated for 21.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Lemars 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 | Brownmiller Leasing & Transportation INC Lemars, IA | MC408020 | 952717 | 34 | 25.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Derocher Pre-Cast INC Lemars, IA | MC357075 | 587928 | 17 | 31.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Kellen Excavating LLC Lemars, IA | MC543517 | 1438327 | 15 | 20.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Van'S Sanitation LLC Lemars, IA | MC907590 | 1350662 | 13 | 21.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Jmacs Concrete And Construction Lemars, IA | - | 2878421 | 9 | 10.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Kellen Leasing INC Lemars, IA | MC505559 | 735646 | 4 | 28.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Scott Kluver Lemars, IA | - | 2791421 | 4 | 10.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Smithco Mfg INC Lemars, IA | MC563502 | 671395 | 3 | 29.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Country Trailers LLC Lemars, IA | - | 3703481 | 3 | 4.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Ropte Trucking INC Lemars, IA | MC530634 | 1375214 | 1 | 21.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Av 360 LLC Lemars, IA | - | 3520578 | 1 | 5.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Carlsen Funeral Home Lemars, IA | - | 1162187 | 1 | 22.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Lemars trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Lemars, Iowa?
Lemars, 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 Lemars?
The average fleet size among Lemars carriers is 8.8 power units. Approximately 14 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Lemars carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Lemars-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Lemars 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 Lemars?
Lemars'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 Lemars carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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