Trucking Companies in Wakefield, NE
Wakefield, NE has 18 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
18 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, NE freight market
Wakefield, NE is home to 18 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 18 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Wakefield carriers is 5.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Wakefield 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 Wakefield shows 19 single-truck operators (105.6% 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 3 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 23 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 Wakefield 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 18 Wakefield 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 Wakefield, NE
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 18 of 18 total carriers.
M G Waldbaum Company has operated for 52.0y with 30 power units and 48 drivers under Contract authority.
Rose'S Transport INC has operated for 28.4y with 26 power units and 31 drivers under Common authority.
Salmon Well Company INC has operated for 35.4y with 15 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bottom Line INC has operated for 18.7y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Contract authority.
David W Gustafson has operated for 34.2y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dwight Gotch has operated for 27.2y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Adam Boeckenhauer has operated for 30.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Y&J Trucking LLC has operated for 4.4y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Caleb Samuelson has operated for 0.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Steven O Luhr has operated for 34.1y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Wakefield carriers — complete directory
18 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | M G Waldbaum Company Wakefield, NE | MC158169 | 73230 | 30 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Rose'S Transport INC Wakefield, NE | MC332756 | 725218 | 26 | 28.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Salmon Well Company INC Wakefield, NE | - | 433357 | 15 | 35.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Bottom Line INC Wakefield, NE | MC624668 | 1689624 | 5 | 18.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | David W Gustafson Wakefield, NE | - | 475424 | 4 | 34.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Dwight Gotch Wakefield, NE | - | 798896 | 3 | 27.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Adam Boeckenhauer Wakefield, NE | - | 629685 | 2 | 30.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Y&J Trucking LLC Wakefield, NE | MC1370143 | 3803832 | 2 | 4.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Caleb Samuelson Wakefield, NE | - | 4531894 | 2 | 0.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Steven O Luhr Wakefield, NE | - | 479483 | 2 | 34.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Heithold Trucking LLC Wakefield, NE | - | 4538124 | 1 | 0.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | F Groat Trucking LLC Wakefield, NE | MC1191923 | 3555047 | 1 | 5.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Hayco Direct L L C Wakefield, NE | MC423823 | 601770 | 1 | 31.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Olveras Trucking LLC Wakefield, NE | MC476872 | 1195330 | 1 | 22.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Powerwheels LLC Wakefield, NE | MC1398666 | 3843687 | 1 | 4.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | R2 Transport LLC Wakefield, NE | MC1715817 | 4378183 | 1 | 1.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Nick Sebade Wakefield, NE | MC1053053 | 3313672 | 1 | 6.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Dexter Driskell Wakefield, NE | - | 3910972 | 1 | 3.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Wakefield trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Wakefield, Nebraska?
Wakefield, NE has 18 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 18 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Wakefield?
The average fleet size among Wakefield carriers is 5.5 power units. Approximately 19 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Wakefield carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Wakefield-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Wakefield 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 Wakefield?
Wakefield'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 18 Wakefield carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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