Trucking Companies in Lima, OH
Lima, OH has 96 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Ohio'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
96 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Lima, OH.
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 Lima, OH freight market
Lima, OH is home to 96 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 96 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Lima carriers is 5.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Lima carrier population contributes to Ohio's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Lima shows 80 single-truck operators (83.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 173 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 14 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 45 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 Lima 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 96 Lima 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 Lima, OH
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 96 total carriers.
S & S Truck Sales INC has operated for 15.5y with 43 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Best One Tire & Service Of Lima INC has operated for 15.8y with 35 power units and 42 drivers under Carrier authority.
Resource Recycling INC has operated for 14.8y with 22 power units and 20 drivers under Common authority.
The Powell Company INC has operated for 30.6y with 17 power units and 11 drivers under Carrier authority.
Degen Excavating INC has operated for 10.9y with 17 power units and 27 drivers under Common authority.
Lane'S Transfer INC has operated for 22.6y with 17 power units and 16 drivers under Common authority.
Buckeye Charter Service INC has operated for 37.2y with 16 power units and 33 drivers under Contract authority.
Big Daddy'S Towing INC has operated for 18.1y with 15 power units and 10 drivers under Common authority.
Psi Express INC has operated for 4.7y with 15 power units and 15 drivers under Common authority.
Nathan Stahler INC has operated for 15.6y with 15 power units and 20 drivers under Common authority.
All Lima carriers — complete directory
96 carriers total. Page 1 of 4. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | S & S Truck Sales INC Lima, OH | - | 2095493 | 43 | 15.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Best One Tire & Service Of Lima INC Lima, OH | - | 2061604 | 35 | 15.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Resource Recycling INC Lima, OH | MC1272532 | 2183166 | 22 | 14.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | The Powell Company INC Lima, OH | - | 620688 | 17 | 30.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Degen Excavating INC Lima, OH | MC1475055 | 2726231 | 17 | 10.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | Lane'S Transfer INC Lima, OH | MC454435 | 1178147 | 17 | 22.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Buckeye Charter Service INC Lima, OH | MC218124 | 348600 | 16 | 37.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 08 | Big Daddy'S Towing INC Lima, OH | MC985411 | 1769062 | 15 | 18.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Psi Express INC Lima, OH | MC1310774 | 3722444 | 15 | 4.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Nathan Stahler INC Lima, OH | MC836261 | 2087092 | 15 | 15.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Allied Environmental Services INC Lima, OH | MC417387 | 983990 | 13 | 24.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | S W D Corporation Lima, OH | - | 405260 | 12 | 35.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | University Of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH | - | 1715831 | 11 | 18.5y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Spallinger Millwright Service Company Lima, OH | MC557638 | 1250036 | 10 | 22.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Wannemacher Enterprises INC Lima, OH | MC260313 | 322029 | 10 | 37.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Metals Recycling Technology LLC Lima, OH | - | 2993129 | 10 | 9.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Trans Vac INC Lima, OH | - | 491811 | 9 | 33.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Bobcat Of Lima INC Lima, OH | MC1810623 | 2097890 | 9 | 15.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Perry Protech INC Lima, OH | - | 1385967 | 8 | 21.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Allen County Recyclers Lima, OH | MC88203 | 1124946 | 7 | 23.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | R A Crites Trucking INC Lima, OH | MC1587795 | 1421632 | 7 | 20.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | Pioneer Quality Pallet LLC Lima, OH | MC1037593 | 3281580 | 7 | 7.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Sidney Electric Company Lima, OH | - | 1833076 | 6 | 17.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | International Tank Service Incorporated Lima, OH | - | 359550 | 6 | 36.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | Miller Auto INC Lima, OH | MC575503 | 1548892 | 5 | 19.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Lima trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Lima, Ohio?
Lima, OH has 96 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 96 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Lima?
The average fleet size among Lima carriers is 5.0 power units. Approximately 80 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Lima carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Lima-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Lima 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 Lima?
Lima'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 96 Lima carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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