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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Guardian Transport Express
DOT 4245629 · Des Moines, IA
Report generated: June 4, 2026 at 6:36 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Guardian Transport Express (DOT 4245629) is a Iowa-based interstate carrier headquartered in Des Moines, IA. As of June 4, 2026 at 6:36 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record; no inspection history on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 4, 2026 at 6:36 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Joe Johnson
Operating as: Guardian Transport Express
DOT Number4245629
MC Number—
Street7509 SW 12TH ST
City / StateDes Moines, IA 50315
Phone5155549396
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age2 yr
MCS-150 filed05/16/2025
Company officerJoe Rick Johnson
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
2 yr
Since 2024
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
7509 SW 12TH ST, Des Moines, IA, 50315 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMay 2024
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joe Johnson authorized to operate?

Joe Johnson's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Joe Johnson's safety record?

Joe Johnson does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Joe Johnson operate?

Joe Johnson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Joe Johnson insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Joe Johnson had any risk indicators?

Joe Johnson has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Joe Johnson?

Joe Johnson's DOT number is 4245629. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Guardian Transport Express Safety Record, DOT 4245629. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4245629
MLA
"Guardian Transport Express Safety Record, DOT 4245629." Truck Graph, Jun 4, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4245629
Chicago
"Guardian Transport Express Safety Record, DOT 4245629." Truck Graph. Last modified June 4, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4245629