Trucking Companies in Waco, NE
Waco, NE has 12 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
12 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Waco, 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 Waco, NE freight market
Waco, NE is home to 12 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 12 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Waco carriers is 3.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Waco 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 Waco shows 23 single-truck operators (191.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 41 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 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 Waco 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 12 Waco 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 Waco, NE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 12 of 12 total carriers.
Drake INC has operated for 20.8y with 14 power units and 10 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bruns LLC has operated for 14.8y with 6 power units and 7 drivers under Common authority.
Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School has operated for 14.7y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
17 INC has operated for 27.5y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Peterson Ag INC has operated for 33.4y with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Obermier Ag Services LLC has operated for 18.8y with 2 power units and 6 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Gierhan Farms LLC has operated for 27.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Gonnerman Trucking LLC has operated for 29.9y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Contract authority.
Westwood Transportation LLC has operated for 52.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority.
Heine Trucking LLC has operated for 28.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Waco carriers — complete directory
12 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Drake INC Waco, NE | - | 1403947 | 14 | 20.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Bruns LLC Waco, NE | MC766830 | 2181581 | 6 | 14.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Waco, NE | - | 2198391 | 4 | 14.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | 17 INC Waco, NE | MC540497 | 785599 | 4 | 27.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Peterson Ag INC Waco, NE | - | 510462 | 3 | 33.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Obermier Ag Services LLC Waco, NE | MC1088737 | 1678661 | 2 | 18.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Gierhan Farms LLC Waco, NE | - | 797837 | 2 | 27.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Gonnerman Trucking LLC Waco, NE | MC306497 | 649784 | 2 | 29.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Westwood Transportation LLC Waco, NE | MC183440 | 173320 | 1 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Heine Trucking LLC Waco, NE | MC479284 | 739362 | 1 | 28.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Volzke Trucking LLC Waco, NE | MC1061055 | 3330135 | 1 | 6.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Wayne Zima Waco, NE | - | 420833 | 1 | 35.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Waco carriers by equipment type
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Waco trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Waco, Nebraska?
Waco, NE has 12 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 12 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Waco?
The average fleet size among Waco carriers is 3.4 power units. Approximately 23 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Waco carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Waco-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Waco 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 Waco?
Waco's carrier population includes other 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 12 Waco carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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