Trucking Companies in Prole, IA
Prole, IA has 3 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Iowa'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
3 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Prole, IA.
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 Prole, IA freight market
Prole, IA is home to 3 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 3 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Prole carriers is 1.3 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Prole carrier population contributes to Iowa's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Prole shows 10 single-truck operators (333.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 15 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 2 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 4 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 Prole 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 3 Prole 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 Prole, IA
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 3 of 3 total carriers.
So Bright Productions has operated for 14.2y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Olson Hauling LLC has operated for 0.1y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Mid Iowa Seeds LLC has operated for 9.2y with 1 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Prole carriers — complete directory
3 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | So Bright Productions Prole, IA | - | 2281294 | 2 | 14.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Olson Hauling LLC Prole, IA | MC1815740 | 4566374 | 1 | 0.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Mid Iowa Seeds LLC Prole, IA | - | 2985046 | 1 | 9.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Prole trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Prole, Iowa?
Prole, IA has 3 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 3 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Prole?
The average fleet size among Prole carriers is 1.3 power units. Approximately 10 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Prole carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Prole-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Prole 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 Prole?
Prole's carrier population includes other 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 3 Prole carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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