Trucking Companies in Juniata, NE
Juniata, NE has 18 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
18 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Juniata, 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 Juniata, NE freight market
Juniata, NE is home to 18 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 18 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Juniata carriers is 2.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Juniata 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 Juniata shows 36 single-truck operators (200.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 65 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 5 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 30 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 Juniata 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 18 Juniata 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 Juniata, NE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 18 of 18 total carriers.
Gottsch Livestock Feeders LLC has operated for 36.1y with 13 power units and 21 drivers under Carrier authority.
Robert Peterson has operated for 14.1y with 6 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Randy L Jacobitz has operated for 27.4y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Wiseman Construction INC has operated for 29.0y with 3 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jes Ahlers has operated for 18.3y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
The Plainsman INC has operated for 18.1y with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tom Mckinney & Mike Hoffman has operated for 29.1y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Hinze Consulting INC has operated for 19.2y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Weeks Family Farms has operated for 1.6y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Scheil & Sons Trucking LLC has operated for 8.1y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
All Juniata carriers — complete directory
18 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Gottsch Livestock Feeders LLC Juniata, NE | - | 390954 | 13 | 36.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Robert Peterson Juniata, NE | MC783664 | 2293718 | 6 | 14.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Randy L Jacobitz Juniata, NE | - | 787806 | 4 | 27.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Wiseman Construction INC Juniata, NE | - | 692481 | 3 | 29.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Jes Ahlers Juniata, NE | MC638297 | 1742980 | 3 | 18.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | The Plainsman INC Juniata, NE | - | 1759302 | 3 | 18.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Tom Mckinney & Mike Hoffman Juniata, NE | - | 688367 | 3 | 29.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Hinze Consulting INC Juniata, NE | - | 1624202 | 3 | 19.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Weeks Family Farms Juniata, NE | MC1683643 | 4316973 | 2 | 1.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Scheil & Sons Trucking LLC Juniata, NE | MC1182363 | 3123402 | 2 | 8.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Orcutt Trucking LLC Juniata, NE | MC1705819 | 4359709 | 1 | 1.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Z&M Trucking LLC Juniata, NE | MC1080424 | 3370222 | 1 | 6.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Scherbarth Farms LLC Juniata, NE | MC1313764 | 3726486 | 1 | 4.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Waldron Transport Solutions LLC Juniata, NE | MC1707955 | 4363575 | 1 | 1.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | 404 Farms INC Juniata, NE | - | 2842128 | 1 | 10.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Merle W Hoffman Juniata, NE | MC265608 | 273059 | 1 | 40.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Decab Enterprises LLC Juniata, NE | MC1812686 | 4560585 | 1 | 0.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Burr Dirt LLC Juniata, NE | MC603818 | 833267 | 1 | 26.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Juniata trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Juniata, Nebraska?
Juniata, NE has 18 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 18 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Juniata?
The average fleet size among Juniata carriers is 2.8 power units. Approximately 36 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Juniata carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Juniata-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Juniata 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 Juniata?
Juniata'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 18 Juniata carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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