Trucking Companies in Ely, NV
Ely, NV has 19 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Nevada'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
19 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Ely, NV.
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 Ely, NV freight market
Ely, NV is home to 19 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 19 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Ely carriers is 4.2 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Ely carrier population contributes to Nevada's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Ely shows 21 single-truck operators (110.5% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 48 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 14 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 Ely 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 19 Ely 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 Ely, NV
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 19 of 19 total carriers.
Mt Wheeler Power INC has operated for 35 yr 3 mo with 15 power units and 20 drivers under Carrier authority.
Reck Brothers LLC has operated for 31 yr 2 mo with 13 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
A Team Development LLC has operated for 1 yr 5 mo with 10 power units and 40 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tim Pauley has operated for 20 yr 11 mo with 6 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Battleborn Restoration LLC has operated for 15 yr 9 mo with 5 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Weber Leasing LLC has operated for 16 yr 9 mo with 5 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Old Bird Trucking LLC has operated for 2 yr 2 mo with 4 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Chris'S Service INC has operated for 41 yr 7 mo with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
M-N-M Services LLC has operated for 5 yr with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lxt Trucking LLC has operated for 6 yr 10 mo with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
All Ely carriers — complete directory
19 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mt Wheeler Power INC Ely, NV | - | 438521 | 15 | 35 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Reck Brothers LLC Ely, NV | - | 596485 | 13 | 31 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | A Team Development LLC Ely, NV | - | 4331939 | 10 | 1 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Tim Pauley Ely, NV | MC540484 | 1387081 | 6 | 20 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Battleborn Restoration LLC Ely, NV | MC723897 | 2071232 | 5 | 15 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Weber Leasing LLC Ely, NV | MC831182 | 1928040 | 5 | 16 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Old Bird Trucking LLC Ely, NV | MC1625126 | 4209122 | 4 | 2 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Chris'S Service INC Ely, NV | - | 252037 | 3 | 41 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | M-N-M Services LLC Ely, NV | MC1248123 | 3636742 | 3 | 5 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Lxt Trucking LLC Ely, NV | MC1052631 | 3312802 | 3 | 6 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Ih Trucking LLC Ely, NV | MC1657044 | 4267921 | 2 | 1 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Gomez Transport LLC Ely, NV | MC39464 | 3014950 | 2 | 8 yr 12 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Barry L Balentine Ely, NV | - | 1205984 | 2 | 22 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Northern Nevada Distributing Company Ely, NV | - | 319857 | 2 | 37 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Bath Lumber Co Ely, NV | - | 137730 | 1 | 52 yr | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | M7 Trucking LLC Ely, NV | MC1389206 | 3320986 | 1 | 6 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Paul J Holdaway Ely, NV | MC672342 | 1573603 | 1 | 19 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Bryson Pickens Ely, NV | - | 4389238 | 1 | 1 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | E & D Transport LLC Ely, NV | MC1694636 | 4338156 | 1 | 1 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Ely trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Ely, Nevada?
Ely, NV has 19 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 19 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Ely?
The average fleet size among Ely carriers is 4.2 power units. Approximately 21 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Ely carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Ely-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Ely 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 Ely?
Ely'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 19 Ely carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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