Trucking Companies in Iowa
Iowa has 11,404 active for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of the most significant freight markets in the United States. Of these, 11,404 hold current operating authority. The Iowa carrier population spans regional and long-haul operators serving industrial, agricultural, and distribution demand across the state.
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
11,404 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type across Iowa.
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. View methodology
Top cities for trucking in Iowa
Iowa's 10 largest freight markets by carrier count.
About the Iowa freight market
Iowa ranks among the largest trucking markets in the United States with 11,404 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 11,404 (100.0%) hold active FMCSA operating authority as of May 2026. The state's average fleet size is 8.4 power units, with 13,502 single-truck owner-operators comprising 118.4% of the carrier population. Des moines leads with 917 carriers, followed by the state's other major freight corridors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and warehousing is among Iowa's top employment sectors, reflecting the state's critical role in domestic freight movement.
The carrier fleet in Iowa includes 105 operators running 101+ power units alongside 13,502 single-truck operations. The fleet spans general freight, specialized, and intermodal operations. New market entries remain steady: 595 carriers received initial operating authority in the past 6 months, each subject to FMCSA's 18-month New Entrant Safety Assurance monitoring period. Meanwhile, 9,259 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years, representing the state's most established freight operators.
Truck Graph identifies 18 active risk indicators across Iowa carriers (0.16% of the registered population), detected through pattern analysis of authority cycling, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions" — a practice that puts shippers at risk. Additionally, 18 Iowa carriers have prior authority revocations on record. Shippers should verify carrier authority status, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender using the FMCSA SAFER System or Truck Graph's instant verification tools.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Top carriers in Iowa
Largest Iowa carriers by fleet size. Top 3 featured, ranked by power units.
Crst Expedited INC has operated for 52.0y with 4362 power units and 4082 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Annett Holdings INC has operated for 52.0y with 3883 power units and 3469 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Heartland Express INC Of Iowa has operated for 52.0y with 3320 power units and 2539 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Hirschbach Motor Lines LLC has operated for 52.0y with 2948 power units and 2556 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Wright Tree Service INC has operated for 52.0y with 2426 power units and 2515 drivers under Carrier authority.
10 Roads Express LLC has operated for 6.6y with 1934 power units and 1704 drivers under Common authority.
Foodliner INC has operated for 52.0y with 1226 power units and 1153 drivers under Common + Contract authority. Prior authority revocation on record.
Midamerican Energy Company has operated for 37.0y with 1043 power units and 941 drivers under Carrier authority.
Croell INC has operated for 52.0y with 981 power units and 745 drivers under Contract authority.
Casey'S Services Company has operated for 52.0y with 704 power units and 707 drivers under Contract authority.
All carriers in Iowa
11,404 carriers total. Page 1 of 457. Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Crst Expedited INC Cedar Rapids, IA | FF2580 | 53773 | 4362 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Annett Holdings INC Des Moines, IA | MC115730 | 87409 | 3883 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Heartland Express INC Of Iowa North Liberty, IA | MC115554 | 134697 | 3320 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Hirschbach Motor Lines LLC Dubuque, IA | MC117686 | 65769 | 2948 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Wright Tree Service INC West Des Moines, IA | - | 170146 | 2426 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 06 | 10 Roads Express LLC Carter Lake, IA | MC1068369 | 3345061 | 1934 | 6.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 07 | Foodliner INC Dubuque, IAPrior revoke | MC163711 | 46257 | 1226 | 52.0y | Dry van | 90 | Active |
| 08 | Midamerican Energy Company Altoona, IA | - | 358443 | 1043 | 37.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 09 | Croell INC New Hampton, IA | MC215439 | 203490 | 981 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 10 | Casey'S Services Company Ankeny, IA | MC393409 | 162449 | 704 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 11 | Interstate Power & Light Dubuque, IA | - | 751794 | 657 | 28.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 12 | Decker Truck Line INC Fort Dodge, IA | MC59367 | 53824 | 646 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 13 | Barr-Nunn Transportation LLC Granger, IA | MC178033 | 261978 | 629 | 40.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 14 | Wisconsin Power And Light Company Dubuque, IA | - | 166001 | 604 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 15 | West Side Transport INC Cedar Rapids, IA | MC160875 | 165881 | 550 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 16 | Agriland Fs INC Winterset, IA | - | 854252 | 529 | 26.3y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 17 | Schuster Co Le Mars, IA | MC140125 | 69852 | 502 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 18 | Manatt'S INC Brooklyn, IA | MC182442 | 87392 | 440 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 19 | Rock Equipment Rentals LLC Clinton, IA | - | 2154659 | 400 | 15.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 20 | Global Transportation Usa INC Lamoni, IA | MC898073 | 2570280 | 396 | 11.4y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 21 | Alter Trading Corporation Davenport, IA | MC579940 | 420791 | 392 | 35.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 22 | Ascendance Trucks Midwest Leasing LLC Altoona, IA | - | 4215128 | 389 | 2.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 23 | Hy-Vee INC Chariton, IA | MC220315 | 117784 | 367 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 24 | Chesterman Company Sioux City, IA | MC176248 | 200400 | 367 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 25 | Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company - Midwest LLC Des Moines, IA | - | 1876688 | 350 | 17.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Iowa trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Iowa?
Iowa has 11,404 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 11,404 hold active FMCSA operating authority.
Which city in Iowa has the most trucking companies?
Des Moines leads with 917 carriers, followed by Cedar Rapids (501) and Davenport (405).
What is the average fleet size in Iowa?
The average fleet size among Iowa carriers is 8.4 power units. The majority are single-truck owner-operators, consistent with the national pattern where 91% of carriers operate fewer than 6 power units.
How many Iowa carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 18 active risk indicators among Iowa carriers, representing 0.16% of the registered population. Always verify carrier authority before tendering.
How do I find a reliable carrier in Iowa?
Use Truck Graph's carrier directory to search by city, fleet size, or equipment type. Verify any carrier's authority status, insurance, and safety record using our DOT Lookup tool or the FMCSA SAFER System at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
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