Trucking Companies in Nebraska
3,014 registered carriers · 91,930 trucks · 81,878 drivers
Nebraska ranks 30th among all U.S. states with 3,014 registered motor carriers operating 91,930 commercial vehicles. The state accounts for 1.2% of all FMCSA-registered carriers nationwide. OMAHA leads with 484 companies (16.1% of the state total), followed by LINCOLN (298). Heavy truck drivers in Nebraska earn an average of $50,680 per year, below the national average of $51,894.
3,014
Carriers
91,930
Trucks
81,878
Drivers
$50,680
Avg Trucker Salary
398M
Freight Tons/Year
153.9
Carriers per 100K
3.2%
Transport Workforce
Top Cities in Nebraska
OMAHA
484 carriers
LINCOLN
298 carriers
GRAND ISLAND
125 carriers
KEARNEY
82 carriers
NORFOLK
69 carriers
COLUMBUS
53 carriers
HASTINGS
51 carriers
FREMONT
49 carriers
NORTH PLATTE
46 carriers
GRETNA
44 carriers
SCOTTSBLUFF
41 carriers
BELLEVUE
33 carriers
LEXINGTON
29 carriers
BLAIR
26 carriers
VALLEY
25 carriers
BEATRICE
25 carriers
SOUTH SIOUX CITY
24 carriers
ALLIANCE
23 carriers
HOLDREGE
23 carriers
ELKHORN
22 carriers
Largest Carriers in Nebraska
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trucking companies are in Nebraska?
There are 3,014 FMCSA-registered motor carriers in Nebraska, operating a combined fleet of 91,930 commercial vehicles with 81,878 drivers. This makes Nebraska the 30th largest state by carrier count in the United States.
What is the largest trucking company in Nebraska?
The largest trucking company in Nebraska by fleet size is YUFONYOUY TATAH LLC, based in LINCOLN, with 25,014 power units and 17,650 drivers.
Which city in Nebraska has the most trucking companies?
OMAHA has the most trucking companies in Nebraska with 484 registered carriers, representing 16.1% of the state total. LINCOLN is second with 298 carriers.
How do I verify a trucking company's DOT number in Nebraska?
You can verify any Nebraska trucking company's USDOT number using our search tool or the FMCSA SAFER database. Enter the company name, USDOT number, or MC number to view their safety rating, inspection history, insurance status, and BASICs scores.
What is the average fleet size for trucking companies in Nebraska?
The average FMCSA-registered carrier in Nebraska operates 30.5 power units, which is above the national average of 24.2 power units per carrier.
How much do truck drivers earn in Nebraska?
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Nebraska earn an average of $50,680 per year, according to BLS data. This is below the national average of $51,894.
How much freight moves through Nebraska?
Nebraska handles approximately 398 million tons of freight by truck annually, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This ranks the state among the smaller freight markets in the nation.
Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System