Trucking Companies in Burwell, NE
Burwell, NE has 17 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
17 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Burwell, 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 Burwell, NE freight market
Burwell, NE is home to 17 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 17 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Burwell carriers is 2.7 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Burwell 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 Burwell shows 54 single-truck operators (317.6% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 83 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 1 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 42 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 Burwell 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 17 Burwell 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 Burwell, NE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 17 of 17 total carriers.
Jeffres Trucking LLC has operated for 30.1y with 20 power units and 15 drivers under Contract authority.
Darrell Buoy Trucking LLC has operated for 28.7y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Hulinsky Feeds INC has operated for 22.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Burwell Independent Oil Co has operated for 27.9y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Terrill Swett has operated for 14.8y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Husker Engineering INC has operated for 17.9y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rowse Hydraulic Rakes Co INC has operated for 52.0y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Brandon C Mayfield has operated for 23.5y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Welton Trucking LLC has operated for 37.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Horse Shoe Express LLC has operated for 20.4y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
All Burwell carriers — complete directory
17 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jeffres Trucking LLC Burwell, NE | MC303619 | 640627 | 20 | 30.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Darrell Buoy Trucking LLC Burwell, NE | MC446163 | 704612 | 3 | 28.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Hulinsky Feeds INC Burwell, NE | - | 1204243 | 3 | 22.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Burwell Independent Oil Co Burwell, NE | - | 760987 | 2 | 27.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Terrill Swett Burwell, NE | - | 2184293 | 2 | 14.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Husker Engineering INC Burwell, NE | - | 1789238 | 2 | 17.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Rowse Hydraulic Rakes Co INC Burwell, NE | MC377599 | 73118 | 2 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Brandon C Mayfield Burwell, NE | MC546010 | 1081602 | 2 | 23.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Welton Trucking LLC Burwell, NE | MC295228 | 345402 | 2 | 37.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Horse Shoe Express LLC Burwell, NE | MC548096 | 1450235 | 1 | 20.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Andrew Michael Chelewski Burwell, NE | - | 3526592 | 1 | 5.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Ace Trucking L L C Burwell, NE | MC521333 | 1360376 | 1 | 21.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Kelley Trucking LLC Burwell, NE | MC871270 | 2510577 | 1 | 12.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Lazy S Trucking LLC Burwell, NE | MC1576740 | 4122074 | 1 | 2.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | James J Lech Burwell, NE | MC262633 | 337159 | 1 | 37.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Hughes R & R LLC Burwell, NE | MC576294 | 1551243 | 1 | 19.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Rowdy Express INC Burwell, NE | MC333094 | 724711 | 1 | 28.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Burwell trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Burwell, Nebraska?
Burwell, NE has 17 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 17 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Burwell?
The average fleet size among Burwell carriers is 2.7 power units. Approximately 54 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Burwell carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Burwell-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Burwell 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 Burwell?
Burwell'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 17 Burwell carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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