Trucking Companies in Adams, NE
Adams, NE has 13 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Nebraska'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
13 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Adams, NE.
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 Adams, NE freight market
Adams, NE is home to 13 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 13 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Adams carriers is 2.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Adams carrier population contributes to Nebraska's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Adams shows 28 single-truck operators (215.4% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 52 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 26 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 Adams 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 13 Adams 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 Adams, NE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 13 of 13 total carriers.
Otto Trucking LLC has operated for 12 yr 11 mo with 7 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dorn Farms LLC has operated for 21 yr 9 mo with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jason W Othmer has operated for 27 yr 6 mo with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Contract authority.
Timms Cattle LLC has operated for 21 yr 5 mo with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Smokin' Hot Bbq LLC has operated for 8 yr 5 mo with 2 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Arantza Trucking INC has operated for 11 yr 8 mo with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Buhr'S Trucking INC has operated for 27 yr 7 mo with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Austin J Lorenzen has operated for 10 yr 4 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ninas Seeding INC has operated for 22 yr 10 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
Vander Xps INC has operated for 1 yr 2 mo with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Adams carriers — complete directory
13 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Otto Trucking LLC Adams, NE | MC833829 | 2419733 | 7 | 12 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Dorn Farms LLC Adams, NE | - | 1279040 | 5 | 21 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Jason W Othmer Adams, NE | MC391153 | 784934 | 5 | 27 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Timms Cattle LLC Adams, NE | MC516294 | 1317201 | 3 | 21 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Smokin' Hot Bbq LLC Adams, NE | - | 3076002 | 2 | 8 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Arantza Trucking INC Adams, NE | MC113939 | 2540901 | 2 | 11 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Buhr'S Trucking INC Adams, NE | MC397485 | 777341 | 2 | 27 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Austin J Lorenzen Adams, NE | - | 2840897 | 1 | 10 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Ninas Seeding INC Adams, NE | MC466862 | 1156716 | 1 | 22 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Vander Xps INC Adams, NE | - | 4378129 | 1 | 1 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Khd Transport LLC Adams, NE | MC1324980 | 3741989 | 1 | 4 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Lempka INC Adams, NE | MC1239606 | 2177633 | 1 | 14 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Leland S Naderhoff Adams, NE | MC343379 | 548228 | 1 | 32 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Adams trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Adams, Nebraska?
Adams, NE has 13 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 13 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Adams?
The average fleet size among Adams carriers is 2.5 power units. Approximately 28 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Adams carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Adams-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Adams 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 Adams?
Adams'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 13 Adams carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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