Trucking Companies in Oakland, NE
Oakland, NE has 21 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
21 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Oakland, 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 Oakland, NE freight market
Oakland, NE is home to 21 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 21 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Oakland carriers is 25.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Oakland 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 Oakland shows 36 single-truck operators (171.4% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 59 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 38 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 Oakland 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 21 Oakland 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 Oakland, NE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 21 of 21 total carriers.
Central Valley Ag Cooperative has operated for 27.9y with 470 power units and 495 drivers under Carrier authority.
Merrill Larson Transfer INC has operated for 52.0y with 10 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Gary Case has operated for 33.9y with 8 power units and 8 drivers under Common authority.
Moseman F A R M S INC has operated for 29.5y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Contract authority.
Ed J Nelson Farm Equipment Co has operated for 33.5y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Contract authority.
Jk Schold Trucking LLC has operated for 14.2y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Sumday Trucking INC has operated for 19.5y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Johnson Ag LLC has operated for 17.0y with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Contract authority.
Jay Uehling has operated for 18.8y with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Christolyst Thompson Logistics And Transportation LLC has operated for 3.9y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
All Oakland carriers — complete directory
21 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Central Valley Ag Cooperative Oakland, NE | - | 760903 | 470 | 27.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Merrill Larson Transfer INC Oakland, NE | MC748794 | 2588 | 10 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Gary Case Oakland, NE | MC721923 | 491712 | 8 | 33.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Moseman F A R M S INC Oakland, NE | MC508648 | 669719 | 5 | 29.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Ed J Nelson Farm Equipment Co Oakland, NE | MC259620 | 507845 | 4 | 33.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Jk Schold Trucking LLC Oakland, NE | - | 2285227 | 4 | 14.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Sumday Trucking INC Oakland, NE | MC587034 | 1587130 | 3 | 19.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Johnson Ag LLC Oakland, NE | MC759399 | 1895237 | 3 | 17.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Jay Uehling Oakland, NE | - | 1680972 | 3 | 18.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Christolyst Thompson Logistics And Transportation LLC Oakland, NE | MC1444310 | 3911890 | 2 | 3.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Larry Kreikemeier Trucking LLC Oakland, NE | MC578648 | 1209600 | 2 | 22.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Mitchell A Case Oakland, NE | MC453562 | 891316 | 2 | 25.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Andersen Wood Floors Oakland, NE | - | 1758630 | 1 | 18.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Van Der Zwaag Trucking LLC Oakland, NE | MC466909 | 1159644 | 1 | 22.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Richter Axle Repair LLC Oakland, NE | - | 2494494 | 1 | 12.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Terry Richards Oakland, NE | - | 1419034 | 1 | 20.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Marty Nelson Oakland, NE | MC544306 | 1442954 | 1 | 20.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Kiel Buss Oakland, NE | - | 4483589 | 1 | 0.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Schold Trucking LLC Oakland, NE | - | 858283 | 1 | 26.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Midwest Veterinary Services INC Oakland, NE | - | 1973356 | 1 | 16.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Michael G Nelson Jr Oakland, NE | MC519399 | 1334816 | 1 | 21.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Oakland trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Oakland, Nebraska?
Oakland, NE has 21 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 21 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Oakland?
The average fleet size among Oakland carriers is 25.0 power units. Approximately 36 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Oakland carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Oakland-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Oakland 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 Oakland?
Oakland'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 21 Oakland carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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