State Directory • IA
Independent Directory • Sourced from FMCSA MCMIS

Trucking Companies in Iowa

Look up active commercial motor carriers registered in Iowa. Verify USDOT safety scores, MC operating authority, fleet power units, and liability insurance on file with the US Department of Transportation.

Verified Fleets 120+ Profiles
Status 100% Active DOT
National Truck OOS 21.4% US failure benchmark
Driver OOS Average 5.5% HOS & logbook ceiling
Primary Liability $750k–$1M Form BMC-91X filing
State Regulator Iowa Department of Transportation (Motor Carrier Services) Commercial enforcement

Active Motor Carriers in Iowa

Showing 12 of 120 Fleets

DOT #53773 MC #FF-2580
ACTIVE

Crst Expedited Inc

DBA: Crst The Transportation Solution Inc

Cedar Rapids, IA

4362 Trucks • 4082 Drivers →
DOT #87409 MC #MC-115730
ACTIVE

Annett Holdings Inc

DBA: Tmc

Des Moines, IA

3883 Trucks • 3469 Drivers →
DOT #134697 MC #MC-115554
ACTIVE

Heartland Express Inc Of Iowa

DBA: Heartland Express

North Liberty, IA

3320 Trucks • 2539 Drivers →
DOT #65769 MC #MC-117686
ACTIVE

Hirschbach Motor Lines Llc

DBA: Hirschbach

Dubuque, IA

2948 Trucks • 2556 Drivers →
DOT #46257 MC #MC-163711
ACTIVE

Foodliner Inc

DBA: Foodliner

Dubuque, IA

1226 Trucks • 1153 Drivers →
DOT #162449 MC #MC-393409
ACTIVE

Casey'S Services Company

Ankeny, IA

975 Trucks • 743 Drivers →
DOT #87392 MC #MC-182442
ACTIVE

Manatt'S Inc

Brooklyn, IA

792 Trucks • 381 Drivers →
DOT #53824 MC #MC-59367
ACTIVE

Decker Truck Line Inc

DBA: Decker

Fort Dodge, IA

646 Trucks • 573 Drivers →
DOT #69852 MC #MC-140125
ACTIVE

Schuster Company

Le Mars, IA

502 Trucks • 453 Drivers →
DOT #420791 MC #MC-579940
ACTIVE

Alter Trading Corporation

Davenport, IA

392 Trucks • 182 Drivers →
DOT #117784 MC #MC-220315
ACTIVE

Hy-Vee Inc

DBA: Hy-Vee

Chariton, IA

367 Trucks • 411 Drivers →
DOT #55726
ACTIVE

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc

DBA: Corteva Agriscience Llc

Johnston, IA

344 Trucks • 762 Drivers →
STATE FREIGHT & CORRIDOR ANALYSIS

Commercial Freight Operations & Corridors in Iowa

Iowa is an essential hub in the American supply chain. Primary commercial motor carriers operating in the state rely on I-80, I-35, and I-380 to transport corn, soybeans, ethanol, farm machinery, pork and beef processing, and consumer dry van freight.

Major warehousing, freight consolidation, and intermodal drayage operations anchor across Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Sioux City. Whether booking spot freight or dispatching full truckloads (FTL), auditing carrier credentials registered in Iowa protects your business against stolen cargo, double brokering, and regulatory shutdowns.

3 Critical Checks Before Booking a Iowa Motor Carrier

1
Operating Authority Scope (Interstate vs Intrastate) Check whether the carrier holds active Federal Interstate Authority (MC or FF number) or only intrastate authority. If they haul cargo that originated outside Iowa (like port containers or rail trailers), they must hold active federal MC operating authority.
2
Roadside Inspection Out-of-Service Rates (OOS%) Audit the carrier's 24-month roadside inspection history. The national average out-of-service rate is 21.4% for commercial vehicles and 5.5% for drivers. Fleets significantly exceeding these benchmarks face higher chances of roadside impoundment and delivery delays.
3
Active Insurance Filings & State Requirements Confirm active electronic Form BMC-91 or BMC-91X on file with FMCSA ($750,000 legal minimum; $1,000,000 standard). For intrastate-only fleets, verify $750,000 (Form E) enforced by Iowa Department of Transportation (Motor Carrier Services).

Weigh Stations & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement in Iowa

Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement maintains modern automated scale houses on I-80, conducting comprehensive Level 2 and Level 3 inspection sweeps.

During standard Level 1 full inspections and Level 2 walk-arounds, state troopers check commercial vehicle brake systems, steering mechanisms, tire tread depth, frame integrity, and electronic logging device (ELD) hours-of-service compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa Trucking

Common questions about state motor carrier compliance, insurance rules, and safety records.

Search their USDOT or MC number here on CarrierSafetyData. Check that their operating status is Active, verify they have at least $750,000 to $1,000,000 in liability insurance on file, and check their recent roadside inspection scores.

For freight moving across state lines, federal rules require at least $750,000 in auto liability, though most brokers mandate $1,000,000. For intrastate hauling within Iowa, Iowa Department of Transportation (Motor Carrier Services) requires a minimum of $750,000 (Form E).

Commercial fleets in Iowa carry heavy volumes along I-80, I-35, and I-380, transporting goods like corn, soybeans, ethanol, farm machinery, pork and beef processing, and consumer dry van freight. Major warehouse distribution hubs center around Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Sioux City.

Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement maintains modern automated scale houses on I-80, conducting comprehensive Level 2 and Level 3 inspection sweeps. State officers pull trucks onto scales to check vehicle weight, brakes, tires, and driver hours-of-service logs.

Yes. Under federal and state agricultural rules, drivers hauling farm commodities, grain, or livestock during planting and harvest seasons can operate within a 150 air-mile radius exempt from standard electronic logging device (ELD) hours-of-service limits.

Motor carriers can file a Request for Data Review (RDR) through the official federal FMCSA DataQ system. Providing court dismissal receipts or repair work orders allows state review officers to review and remove the citation from public records.

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