Trucking Companies in Elgin, NE
Elgin, NE has 15 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
15 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Elgin, 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 Elgin, NE freight market
Elgin, NE is home to 15 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 15 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Elgin carriers is 6.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Elgin 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 Elgin shows 21 single-truck operators (140.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 41 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 29 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 Elgin 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 15 Elgin 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 Elgin, NE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 15 of 15 total carriers.
Central Valley Ag Transport INC has operated for 22.7y with 57 power units and 57 drivers under Common authority.
Bar U Farms LLC has operated for 23.4y with 8 power units and 9 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Ckb Express LLC has operated for 14.4y with 6 power units and 3 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Paul Beckman & Sons Trucking LLC has operated for 27.2y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Beckman Lumber INC has operated for 27.6y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Sands Truck Service & Repair LLC has operated for 1.8y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Baum & Bros INC has operated for 25.5y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bode has operated for 39.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Wards Home Appliance has operated for 27.6y with 1 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Eric Childers Farms LLC has operated for 14.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
All Elgin carriers — complete directory
15 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Central Valley Ag Transport INC Elgin, NE | MC469622 | 1169757 | 57 | 22.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Bar U Farms LLC Elgin, NE | MC954894 | 1084424 | 8 | 23.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Ckb Express LLC Elgin, NE | MC771376 | 2260207 | 6 | 14.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Paul Beckman & Sons Trucking LLC Elgin, NE | MC402056 | 801487 | 4 | 27.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Beckman Lumber INC Elgin, NE | MC848451 | 776542 | 3 | 27.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Sands Truck Service & Repair LLC Elgin, NE | MC1792320 | 4283791 | 3 | 1.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Baum & Bros INC Elgin, NE | - | 917281 | 2 | 25.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Bode Elgin, NE | - | 277243 | 1 | 39.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Wards Home Appliance Elgin, NE | - | 778022 | 1 | 27.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Eric Childers Farms LLC Elgin, NE | MC769302 | 2254721 | 1 | 14.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Paul Pelster Elgin, NE | MC536658 | 1417971 | 1 | 20.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Mackeprang LLC Elgin, NE | MC630418 | 1719031 | 1 | 18.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Jason Hoefer Elgin, NE | MC492910 | 794143 | 1 | 27.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Braband Trucking LLC Elgin, NE | MC353654 | 530803 | 1 | 32.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Wards Propane LLC Elgin, NE | - | 1262534 | 1 | 21.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Elgin trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Elgin, Nebraska?
Elgin, NE has 15 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 15 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Elgin?
The average fleet size among Elgin carriers is 6.1 power units. Approximately 21 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Elgin carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Elgin-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Elgin 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 Elgin?
Elgin'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 15 Elgin carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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