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Trucking Companies in Lucerne, MO

Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Lucerne, MO has 7 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Missouri'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).

At a glance
Total carriers7
Active authority7
Avg fleet size2.6 units
Risk indicators0
Prior revocations0
StateMissouri
Data sourceFMCSA
Total carriers
7
Lucerne metro
Active authority
7
100.0% of total
Avg fleet
2.6
Power units
Prior revoked
0
On record
Risk indicators
0
Active indicators

Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Fleet size and equipment distribution

7 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Lucerne, MO.

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 Lucerne, MO freight market

Lucerne, MO is home to 7 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 7 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Lucerne carriers is 2.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by a mix of small and mid-size operations. The Lucerne carrier population contributes to Missouri's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.

The fleet composition in Lucerne shows 3 single-truck operators (42.9% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 6 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 3 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 Lucerne 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 7 Lucerne 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

Key finding
Lucerne, MO has 7 registered carriers with 7 (100.0%) holding active authority.

Largest carriers in Lucerne, MO

Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 7 of 7 total carriers.

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Featured · Sponsored
1
Phil VanbuskirkActiveEstablished
MC-MC493907DOT-1172551Lucerne, MO

Phil Vanbuskirk has operated for 22.7y with 5 power units and 3 drivers under Common + Contract authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
3
Auth. age
22.7y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
2
Rockin R Farms INCActiveEstablished
MC-MC1474183DOT-1661318Lucerne, MO

Rockin R Farms INC has operated for 18.9y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
5
Drivers
5
Auth. age
18.9y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
1
E F Valentine LLCActiveEstablished
MC-MC214076DOT-380468Lucerne, MO

E F Valentine LLC has operated for 36.3y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.

Fleet
3
Drivers
3
Auth. age
36.3y
OOS active
None
Ranked by fleet size · positions 4–7
1
Daniel R Van GenderenActiveEstablished
MC-MC630835DOT-1623930Lucerne, MO

Daniel R Van Genderen has operated for 19.2y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2
Drivers
1
Auth. age
19.2y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC1169494DOT-3522167Lucerne, MO

Kelly Maring LLC has operated for 5.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
5.5y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC742191DOT-2125213Lucerne, MO

Davidlee Lewis Trucking LLC has operated for 15.3y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
15.3y
OOS active
None
1
MC-MC527260DOT-1383345Lucerne, MO

Kraig Valentine Trucking LLC has operated for 21.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.

Fleet
1
Drivers
1
Auth. age
21.0y
OOS active
None

All Lucerne carriers — complete directory

7 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.

#CarrierMC #DOT #FleetAuth. ageTypeSafetyStatus
01Phil Vanbuskirk
Lucerne, MO
MC4939071172551522.7yDry van
95
Active
02Rockin R Farms INC
Lucerne, MO
MC14741831661318518.9yDry van
95
Active
03E F Valentine LLC
Lucerne, MO
MC214076380468336.3yDry van
95
Active
04Daniel R Van Genderen
Lucerne, MO
MC6308351623930219.2yDry van
95
Active
05Kelly Maring LLC
Lucerne, MO
MC1169494352216715.5yDry van
95
Active
06Davidlee Lewis Trucking LLC
Lucerne, MO
MC7421912125213115.3yDry van
95
Active
07Kraig Valentine Trucking LLC
Lucerne, MO
MC5272601383345121.0yDry van
95
Active
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Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Lucerne trucking questions

Answers verified against FMCSA records.

How many trucking companies are in Lucerne, Missouri?

Lucerne, MO has 7 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 7 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.

What is the average fleet size in Lucerne?

The average fleet size among Lucerne carriers is 2.6 power units. Approximately 3 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.

How many Lucerne carriers have risk indicators?

Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Lucerne-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.

How do I verify a Lucerne 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 Lucerne?

Lucerne'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 7 Lucerne carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.

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