Trucking Companies in Lindsay, NE
Lindsay, NE has 11 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
11 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Lindsay, 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 Lindsay, NE freight market
Lindsay, NE is home to 11 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 11 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Lindsay carriers is 3.9 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Lindsay 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 Lindsay shows 22 single-truck operators (200.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 36 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 26 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 Lindsay 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 11 Lindsay 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 Lindsay, NE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 11 of 11 total carriers.
Farmers Co-Op Association has operated for 27 yr 10 mo with 23 power units and 23 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ben Nelson Trucking LLC has operated for 18 yr 3 mo with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Herchenbach Farms LLC has operated for 27 yr 7 mo with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Korth Carriers LLC has operated for 13 yr 8 mo with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Klassen Preister Trucking INC has operated for 28 yr 5 mo with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lindsay Oil Co has operated for 27 yr 9 mo with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Wz Welding LLC has operated for 2 yr 8 mo with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Herchenbach Trucking LLC has operated for 3 yr 9 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Donald J Pfeifer has operated for 33 yr with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Shawn Wiese has operated for 14 yr 11 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Lindsay carriers — complete directory
11 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Farmers Co-Op Association Lindsay, NE | - | 760617 | 23 | 27 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Ben Nelson Trucking LLC Lindsay, NE | MC699612 | 1744933 | 3 | 18 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Herchenbach Farms LLC Lindsay, NE | MC1056781 | 779774 | 3 | 27 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Korth Carriers LLC Lindsay, NE | MC803944 | 2343384 | 3 | 13 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Klassen Preister Trucking INC Lindsay, NE | - | 720592 | 3 | 28 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Lindsay Oil Co Lindsay, NE | - | 768613 | 2 | 27 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Wz Welding LLC Lindsay, NE | - | 4134089 | 2 | 2 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Herchenbach Trucking LLC Lindsay, NE | - | 3945768 | 1 | 3 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Donald J Pfeifer Lindsay, NE | - | 524140 | 1 | 33 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Shawn Wiese Lindsay, NE | MC36217 | 2166731 | 1 | 14 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | T Reardon Trucking Lindsay, NE | MC1792434 | 4523199 | 1 | 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Lindsay trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Lindsay, Nebraska?
Lindsay, NE has 11 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 11 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Lindsay?
The average fleet size among Lindsay carriers is 3.9 power units. Approximately 22 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Lindsay carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Lindsay-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Lindsay 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 Lindsay?
Lindsay'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 11 Lindsay carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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