Trucking Companies in Ralston, NE
Ralston, 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 Ralston, 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 Ralston, NE freight market
Ralston, 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 Ralston carriers is 5.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Ralston 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 Ralston shows 13 single-truck operators (100.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 35 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 19 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 1 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 1 active risk indicators among Ralston carriers (7.69% 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 Ralston 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 Ralston, NE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 13 of 13 total carriers.
Midwest Fence Company- Guardrail Systems INC has operated for 52.0y with 22 power units and 17 drivers under Carrier authority.
Chieftain Van Lines INC has operated for 52.0y with 9 power units and 11 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Aaa Building Components INC has operated for 36.6y with 6 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Harold K Scholz Co has operated for 36.6y with 5 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Keith Kettelhut has operated for 33.7y with 5 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Nebraska Metro Transportation LLC has operated for 12.8y with 4 power units and 8 drivers under Contract authority.
Ryba Construction INC has operated for 24.8y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Advanced Maintenance Technologies INC has operated for 22.0y with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Taylor Made Wood Solutions LLC has operated for 36.7y with 3 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
The Rhino Group INC has operated for 16.5y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Ralston 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 | Midwest Fence Company- Guardrail Systems INC Ralston, NE | - | 166536 | 22 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Chieftain Van Lines INC Ralston, NE | MC74169 | 73670 | 9 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Aaa Building Components INC Ralston, NE | - | 371732 | 6 | 36.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Harold K Scholz Co Ralston, NE | - | 371187 | 5 | 36.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Keith Kettelhut Ralston, NE | - | 498330 | 5 | 33.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Nebraska Metro Transportation LLC Ralston, NE | MC837628 | 2430099 | 4 | 12.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Ryba Construction INC Ralston, NE | - | 971031 | 4 | 24.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Advanced Maintenance Technologies INC Ralston, NE | - | 1259088 | 3 | 22.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Taylor Made Wood Solutions LLC Ralston, NE | - | 367098 | 3 | 36.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | The Rhino Group INC Ralston, NE | - | 1974444 | 2 | 16.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Mycotec INC Ralston, NE | - | 794135 | 2 | 27.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Dudley'S Transcontinental Movers Ralston, NEPrior revoke | MC564 | 31214 | 1 | 52.0y | Dry van | 85 | Active |
| 13 | Frieze Enterprise LLC Ralston, NE | - | 4336769 | 1 | 1.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Ralston trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Ralston, Nebraska?
Ralston, 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 Ralston?
The average fleet size among Ralston carriers is 5.2 power units. Approximately 13 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Ralston carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 1 active risk indicators among Ralston-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Ralston 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 Ralston?
Ralston'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 Ralston carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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