Trucking Companies in Tilden, NE
Tilden, 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 Tilden, 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 Tilden, NE freight market
Tilden, 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 Tilden carriers is 6.1 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Tilden 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 Tilden shows 13 single-truck operators (118.2% of all carriers) alongside 1 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 29 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 17 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 Tilden 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 Tilden 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 Tilden, NE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 11 of 11 total carriers.
Rutjens Construction INC has operated for 27 yr 5 mo with 50 power units and 14 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lyle Galyen has operated for 20 yr with 4 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rvn Trucking LLC has operated for 20 yr 8 mo with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Michael Miller Trucking LLC has operated for 14 yr 10 mo with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
John R Krueger has operated for 23 yr 9 mo with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Diamond K Trucking LLC has operated for 14 yr 4 mo with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dennis Petersen Trucking has operated for 9 yr 6 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Allen Miller has operated for 3 yr 5 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jim Bauer Trucking LLC has operated for 12 yr 6 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
James P Mcallister has operated for 22 yr 2 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Tilden 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 | Rutjens Construction INC Tilden, NE | - | 786082 | 50 | 27 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Lyle Galyen Tilden, NE | - | 1503788 | 4 | 20 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Rvn Trucking LLC Tilden, NE | MC539289 | 1423180 | 2 | 20 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Michael Miller Trucking LLC Tilden, NE | MC154978 | 2178490 | 2 | 14 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | John R Krueger Tilden, NE | MC438517 | 1048484 | 2 | 23 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Diamond K Trucking LLC Tilden, NE | MC779428 | 2261825 | 2 | 14 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Dennis Petersen Trucking Tilden, NE | MC3988 | 2948224 | 1 | 9 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Allen Miller Tilden, NE | - | 4002587 | 1 | 3 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Jim Bauer Trucking LLC Tilden, NE | MC849036 | 2458157 | 1 | 12 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | James P Mcallister Tilden, NE | MC485153 | 1228636 | 1 | 22 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Dejen LLC Tilden, NE | - | 3838363 | 1 | 4 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Tilden trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Tilden, Nebraska?
Tilden, 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 Tilden?
The average fleet size among Tilden carriers is 6.1 power units. Approximately 13 carriers operate a single truck, while 1 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Tilden carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Tilden-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Tilden 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 Tilden?
Tilden'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 Tilden carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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