Trucking Companies in Lamar, NE
Lamar, 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 Lamar, 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 Lamar, NE freight market
Lamar, 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 Lamar carriers is 4.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by a mix of small and mid-size operations. The Lamar 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 Lamar shows 5 single-truck operators (38.5% 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 0 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 Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar, NE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 13 of 13 total carriers.
Kevin Way has operated for 24 yr 7 mo with 16 power units and 10 drivers under Common authority.
Stateline Ventures LLC has operated for 16 yr 3 mo with 9 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Whip-Co Trucking LLC has operated for 32 yr 5 mo with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Contract authority.
Bernhardt LLC has operated for 9 mo with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jerry Varilek has operated for 27 yr 6 mo with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tomky Farms LLC has operated for 27 yr 7 mo with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Prosser & Sons has operated for 27 yr 9 mo with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ag Solutions LLC has operated for 8 yr 7 mo with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Six C Seed LLC has operated for 17 yr 1 mo with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Donald Hansen has operated for 22 yr 9 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Lamar 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 | Kevin Way Lamar, NE | MC418616 | 984445 | 16 | 24 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Stateline Ventures LLC Lamar, NE | - | 2002985 | 9 | 16 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Whip-Co Trucking LLC Lamar, NE | MC270975 | 545431 | 6 | 32 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Bernhardt LLC Lamar, NE | - | 4458601 | 4 | 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Jerry Varilek Lamar, NE | - | 780899 | 4 | 27 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Tomky Farms LLC Lamar, NE | - | 780134 | 3 | 27 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Prosser & Sons Lamar, NE | - | 770388 | 3 | 27 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Ag Solutions LLC Lamar, NE | - | 3060300 | 3 | 8 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Six C Seed LLC Lamar, NE | MC878909 | 1876585 | 2 | 17 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Donald Hansen Lamar, NE | MC468686 | 1166128 | 1 | 22 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Marvin Nelsen Lamar, NE | MC456389 | 903869 | 1 | 25 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Lawrence Lee Carpenter Jr Lamar, NE | MC243990 | 448968 | 1 | 34 yr 12 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Andersen Trucking Lamar, NE | - | 1986729 | 1 | 16 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Lamar trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Lamar, Nebraska?
Lamar, 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 Lamar?
The average fleet size among Lamar carriers is 4.2 power units. Approximately 5 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Lamar carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Lamar-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Lamar 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 Lamar?
Lamar'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 13 Lamar carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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