Trucking Companies in Champion, NE
Champion, NE has 8 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
8 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Champion, 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 Champion, NE freight market
Champion, NE is home to 8 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 8 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Champion carriers is 4.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Champion 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 Champion shows 5 single-truck operators (62.5% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 14 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 11 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 Champion 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 8 Champion 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 Champion, NE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 8 of 8 total carriers.
Stromberger LLC has operated for 28.5y with 15 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Karl & Galen & Lloyd Meeske has operated for 28.5y with 7 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kak INC has operated for 23.6y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kruger Transport LLC has operated for 10.3y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Lloyd Smith has operated for 31.6y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
David & Dirk Bauerle has operated for 22.8y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Larry Raasch has operated for 32.7y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Vilas Smith Land & Cattle Co INC has operated for 27.6y with 1 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Champion carriers — complete directory
8 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Stromberger LLC Champion, NE | - | 718283 | 15 | 28.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Karl & Galen & Lloyd Meeske Champion, NE | MC416409 | 718288 | 7 | 28.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Kak INC Champion, NE | - | 1065389 | 4 | 23.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Kruger Transport LLC Champion, NE | MC957948 | 2859787 | 3 | 10.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Lloyd Smith Champion, NE | - | 577881 | 2 | 31.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | David & Dirk Bauerle Champion, NE | - | 1162486 | 2 | 22.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Larry Raasch Champion, NE | MC395543 | 536313 | 1 | 32.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Vilas Smith Land & Cattle Co INC Champion, NE | - | 776292 | 1 | 27.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Champion trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Champion, Nebraska?
Champion, NE has 8 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 8 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Champion?
The average fleet size among Champion carriers is 4.4 power units. Approximately 5 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Champion carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Champion-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Champion 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 Champion?
Champion'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 8 Champion carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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