Trucking Companies in Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa, IA has 50 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
50 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Ottumwa, 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 Ottumwa, IA freight market
Ottumwa, IA is home to 50 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 50 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Ottumwa carriers is 12.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa shows 85 single-truck operators (170.0% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 141 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 4 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 47 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 Ottumwa 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 50 Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa, IA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 50 total carriers.
Carroll Distributing & Construction Supply INC has operated for 32.4y with 212 power units and 137 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hite Trucking LLC has operated for 42.1y with 80 power units and 80 drivers under Contract authority.
Norris Asphalt Paving Co Lc has operated for 39.0y with 76 power units and 69 drivers under Common authority.
Jdr Farms Trucking LLC has operated for 19.2y with 42 power units and 42 drivers under Contract authority.
Elliott Transport INC has operated for 37.5y with 37 power units and 13 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Ecosystems INC has operated for 30.4y with 19 power units and 17 drivers under Contract authority.
Poole'S Truck Service INC has operated for 29.6y with 14 power units and 13 drivers under Contract authority.
Daniel D Eastlick has operated for 23.5y with 14 power units and 14 drivers under Contract authority.
Elliott Bulk Services LLC has operated for 18.2y with 10 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
Best Total Care LLC has operated for 4.7y with 10 power units and 10 drivers under Common authority.
All Ottumwa carriers — complete directory
50 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Carroll Distributing & Construction Supply INC Ottumwa, IA | - | 546925 | 212 | 32.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Hite Trucking LLC Ottumwa, IA | MC187105 | 246226 | 80 | 42.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Norris Asphalt Paving Co Lc Ottumwa, IA | MC856277 | 295636 | 76 | 39.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Jdr Farms Trucking LLC Ottumwa, IA | MC639618 | 1618811 | 42 | 19.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Elliott Transport INC Ottumwa, IA | MC262980 | 334060 | 37 | 37.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Ecosystems INC Ottumwa, IA | MC415418 | 625564 | 19 | 30.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Poole'S Truck Service INC Ottumwa, IA | MC798773 | 666431 | 14 | 29.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Daniel D Eastlick Ottumwa, IA | MC447947 | 1074358 | 14 | 23.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Elliott Bulk Services LLC Ottumwa, IA | - | 1755450 | 10 | 18.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Best Total Care LLC Ottumwa, IA | MC1312006 | 3724109 | 10 | 4.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Winger Contracting Company Ottumwa, IA | MC683621 | 1903556 | 10 | 17.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Pierce Construction & Fence Co LLC Ottumwa, IA | - | 1032511 | 7 | 24.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Midwest Solid Surface Ottumwa, IA | - | 1753652 | 7 | 18.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Cobler Farming Co Ottumwa, IA | MC86973 | 299171 | 5 | 38.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Kirby Wrecker Service LLC Ottumwa, IA | MC1461992 | 3454301 | 5 | 5.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Bw Distributing Co INC Ottumwa, IA | MC630585 | 402818 | 5 | 35.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Lindsey Boys Sales LLC Ottumwa, IA | - | 3532326 | 4 | 5.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Duane'S Towing INC Ottumwa, IA | MC517294 | 725860 | 4 | 28.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Mckinley Trucking LLC Ottumwa, IA | MC212195 | 433701 | 3 | 35.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | John D Burger Ottumwa, IA | - | 3320499 | 3 | 6.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Marlin W Durflinger Ottumwa, IA | - | 571462 | 3 | 31.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Vineyard Trucking LLC Ottumwa, IA | MC1013683 | 3199785 | 2 | 7.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Mp Contractors LLC Ottumwa, IA | MC1729040 | 4403757 | 2 | 1.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Gullett Fence And Guard Rail INC Ottumwa, IA | - | 3696878 | 2 | 4.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Graphix Masters Ottumwa, IA | MC1532512 | 3322875 | 2 | 6.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Ottumwa carriers by equipment type
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Ottumwa trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Ottumwa, Iowa?
Ottumwa, IA has 50 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 50 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Ottumwa?
The average fleet size among Ottumwa carriers is 12.1 power units. Approximately 85 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Ottumwa carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Ottumwa-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa?
Ottumwa's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed 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 50 Ottumwa carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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