STATE DIRECTORY
Trucking companies in Iowa
26,820 FMCSA-registered trucking companies are based in Iowa. The typical fleet runs 1 power unit, and most haul grain, feed, hay. Iowa's vehicle out-of-service rate sits at 23.7%, above the 22.26% national average. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport have the most registered companies.
26,820
Registered companies
5,931
Active for-hire authorities
1
Median fleet (power units)
23.7%
Vehicle OOS · nat’l 22.26%
100
New registrations, 30 days
Showing 1–25 of 26,820 companies
CRST Expedited IncReview · 80Carrier & Broker
USDOT 53773 · FF-2580 · Cedar Rapids
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls+19
4,362
Power units
22.0%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Annett Holdings IncReview · 75
USDOT 87409 · MC-115730 · Des Moines
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+3
3,883
Power units
16.7%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Heartland Express Inc of IowaReview · 75Carrier & Broker
USDOT 134697 · MC-115554 · North Liberty
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMeat+5
3,320
Power units
15.6%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
West Side Transport IncReview · 72
USDOT 165881 · MC-160875 · Cedar Rapids
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls+13
3,127
Power units
30.6%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Hirschbach Motor Lines LLCHigh risk · 62
USDOT 65769 · MC-117686 · Dubuque
General FreightHousehold GoodsDrive/Tow Away+13
2,948
Power units
23.7%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Wright Tree Service IncReview · 83
USDOT 170146 · West Des Moines
Motor VehiclesUtilitiesOther
2,426
Power units
30.1%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
10 Roads Express LLCClear · 92
USDOT 3345061 · MC-1068369 · Carter Lake
General FreightU.S. Mail
1,934
Power units
25.6%
Vehicle OOS
6 yr
Registered
Foodliner IncClear · 95Carrier & Broker
USDOT 46257 · MC-163711 · Dubuque
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayLiquids/Gases+6
1,226
Power units
11.1%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Midamerican Energy CompanyClear · 100
USDOT 358443 · Altoona
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+6
1,043
Power units
6.3%
Vehicle OOS
37 yr
Registered
Croell IncReview · 82
USDOT 203490 · MC-215439 · New Hampton
Building MaterialsConstructionOther
981
Power units
23.1%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Casey's Services CompanyReview · 90
USDOT 162449 · MC-393409 · Ankeny
General FreightLiquids/GasesMeat+3
975
Power units
4.8%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Manatt's IncClear · 92
USDOT 87392 · MC-182442 · Brooklyn
Drive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+4
792
Power units
28.6%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Interstate Power & LightClear · 88
USDOT 751794 · Dubuque
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+3
657
Power units
33.3%
Vehicle OOS
28 yr
Registered
Decker Truck Line IncReview · 80
USDOT 53824 · MC-59367 · Fort Dodge
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber+10
646
Power units
19.9%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Barr-Nunn Transportation LLCReview · 80Carrier & Broker
USDOT 261978 · MC-178033 · Granger
General FreightBuilding MaterialsBeverages+3
629
Power units
13.6%
Vehicle OOS
41 yr
Registered
Wisconsin Power and Light CompanyClear · 92
USDOT 166001 · Dubuque
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+3
604
Power units
25.0%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Agriland FS IncClear · 90
USDOT 854252 · Winterset
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/Gases+5
529
Power units
10.4%
Vehicle OOS
26 yr
Registered
Schuster CompanyReview · 90Carrier & Broker
USDOT 69852 · MC-140125 · Le Mars
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber+13
502
Power units
16.9%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Jacobson Transportation Company IncClear · 100
USDOT 241594 · MC-172189 · Clive
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls+14
483
Power units
17.5%
Vehicle OOS
42 yr
Registered
Peterson Contractors IncReview · 84
USDOT 260974 · MC-175570 · Reinbeck
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+3
432
Power units
39.0%
Vehicle OOS
41 yr
Registered
Chem Gro of Houghton IncClear · 100
USDOT 168006 · Houghton
Liquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayChemicals+1
397
Power units
0.0%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Global Transportation USA IncReview · 80
USDOT 2570280 · MC-898073 · Lamoni
Drive/Tow Away
396
Power units
4.5%
Vehicle OOS
11 yr
Registered
Alter Trading CorporationClear · 87
USDOT 420791 · MC-579940 · Davenport
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor Vehicles+4
392
Power units
26.3%
Vehicle OOS
36 yr
Registered
Hy-Vee IncReview · 82
USDOT 117784 · MC-220315 · Chariton
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh Produce+5
367
Power units
24.1%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Chesterman CompanyClear · 92
USDOT 200400 · MC-176248 · Sioux City
General FreightBeveragesOther
367
Power units
22.6%
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Carriers by city
- Des Moines1,044
- Cedar Rapids579
- Davenport446
- Sioux City419
- Waterloo394
- Dubuque385
- Council Bluffs316
- Ankeny207
- Urbandale189
- Iowa City188
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- West Des Moines174
- Fort Dodge160
- Ottumwa156
- Carroll146
- Marion143
- Marshalltown143
- Cedar Falls142
- Ames140
- Decorah140
- Bettendorf138
- Clinton128
- Oskaloosa128
- Muscatine125
- Mason City123
- Rock Valley123
- Le Mars121
- Storm Lake115
- Bloomfield111
- Altoona109
- Indianola107
- Sioux Center107
- Waukee107
- Grimes103
- Monticello103
- Johnston101
- Burlington100
- Osage95
- Harlan93
- Manchester92
- New Hampton92
- Boone91
- Independence91
- Dyersville90
- Rock Rapids90
- Humboldt89
- Newton89
- Washington89
- Spencer88
- Estherville87
- Charles City85
- Kalona84
- Waukon84
- Chariton83
- Spirit Lake82
- Atlantic81
- Clive81
- Denison81
- Iowa Falls81
- Pella80
- Fairfield79
- Sheldon79
- Clear Lake78
- Cresco78
- Algona77
- Clarinda77
- Grinnell76
- Jefferson76
- Hull75
- Centerville74
- Creston74
- Inwood73
- Anamosa72
- Glenwood71
- Maquoketa71
- Emmetsburg70
- Cherokee68
- Hampton68
- Red Oak68
- Audubon67
- North Liberty66
- Albia65
- Keokuk65
- Vinton65
- Coralville64
- Webster City64
- Cascade63
- Knoxville63
- Nevada63
- Waverly63
- Eldridge62
- Osceola62
- Perry62
- Sibley62
- Sumner61
- Bellevue60
- Dunlap60
- Adel59
- Dysart59
- Logan59
- Orange City59
- Winterset59
- Hawarden58
- Ireton58
- Jesup57
- Missouri Valley57
- Council BLFS55
- Eldora55
- Hiawatha55
- Larchwood55
- Garner54
- Tipton53
- Ackley52
- Center Point52
- Holstein52
- Sigourney52
- Williamsburg52
- Fort Madison50
- Manning50
- Clarion49
- Wellman49
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Iowa trucking FAQ
How many trucking companies are in Iowa?
26,820 active motor carriers and freight brokers list a Iowa physical address in the FMCSA census, of which 5,931 hold active operating authority.
Which Iowa trucking companies have the largest fleets?
The directory is ranked by power units reported on each company's latest MCS-150 filing. Use the "Largest fleets" view to see companies running 50 or more trucks.
How do I check if a Iowa carrier is safe to load?
Open any profile for its operating authority status, insurance on file, 24-month out-of-service rates against the national average, crash history and identity checks, summarized as a load-decision score.
What is the out-of-service rate for Iowa carriers?
Over the last 24 months, 23.7% of vehicle inspections on Iowa-based carriers resulted in an out-of-service order, compared with 22.26% nationally.