Trucking Companies in Ottawa, OH
Ottawa, OH has 20 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
20 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, OH freight market
Ottawa, OH is home to 20 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 20 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Ottawa carriers is 5.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Ottawa 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 Ottawa shows 19 single-truck operators (95.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 43 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 13 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 Ottawa 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 20 Ottawa 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 Ottawa, OH
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 20 of 20 total carriers.
Cherry'S Propane Service LTD has operated for 31.2y with 19 power units and 16 drivers under Carrier authority.
Industrial Trucks LLC has operated for 11.0y with 17 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Niese Transport INC has operated for 36.6y with 11 power units and 11 drivers under Contract authority.
Todd J Schulte has operated for 22.0y with 8 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Benchmark Drilling LLC has operated for 15.1y with 6 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Lakeside Propane LLC has operated for 18.4y with 6 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
J And B Precision Application LLC has operated for 14.0y with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Tim & Randy LLC has operated for 19.4y with 5 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Wischmeyer Farms Trucking LLC has operated for 13.8y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
J Kuhlman Trucking LLC has operated for 8.4y with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
All Ottawa carriers — complete directory
20 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cherry'S Propane Service LTD Ottawa, OH | - | 595380 | 19 | 31.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Industrial Trucks LLC Ottawa, OH | MC921244 | 2635215 | 17 | 11.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Niese Transport INC Ottawa, OH | MC207016 | 371528 | 11 | 36.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Todd J Schulte Ottawa, OH | - | 1259522 | 8 | 22.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Benchmark Drilling LLC Ottawa, OH | - | 2150434 | 6 | 15.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Lakeside Propane LLC Ottawa, OH | - | 1730492 | 6 | 18.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | J And B Precision Application LLC Ottawa, OH | MC724 | 2311047 | 6 | 14.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Tim & Randy LLC Ottawa, OH | - | 1595584 | 5 | 19.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Wischmeyer Farms Trucking LLC Ottawa, OH | MC1504512 | 2332331 | 5 | 13.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | J Kuhlman Trucking LLC Ottawa, OH | MC1388485 | 3086757 | 3 | 8.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Rk Industries INC Ottawa, OH | - | 303964 | 2 | 38.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Hovest & Hovest LLC Ottawa, OH | - | 402548 | 2 | 35.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Riverbend Transport LLC Ottawa, OH | MC1368934 | 3802124 | 2 | 4.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Utendorf Ag Enterprises LLC Ottawa, OH | MC1516273 | 3379456 | 1 | 6.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Bpt Trucking LLC Ottawa, OH | MC817020 | 2379274 | 1 | 13.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Lazer Leasing INC Ottawa, OH | MC247675 | 887980 | 1 | 26.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Tawa Tree Service INC Ottawa, OH | MC836658 | 616274 | 1 | 30.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Nelson Manufacturing Company Ottawa, OH | - | 98338 | 1 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | The Benning Ranch LLC Ottawa, OH | - | 3391265 | 1 | 6.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Lammers Enterprises LLC Ottawa, OH | MC817840 | 2381296 | 1 | 13.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Ottawa trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Ottawa, Ohio?
Ottawa, OH has 20 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 20 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Ottawa?
The average fleet size among Ottawa carriers is 5.0 power units. Approximately 19 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Ottawa carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Ottawa-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
Ottawa'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 20 Ottawa carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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