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LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) · Iowa

LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Trucking Companies in Iowa

Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Iowa has 1,384 ltl (less-than-truckload) trucking companies as of May 2026. Consolidated shipments from multiple shippers sharing trailer space for cost-efficient smaller freight moves. Browse all ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers in Iowa with verified safety scores and authority status.

At a glance
Total carriers1,384
Active authority1,384
Avg fleet size359.4 units
Top cityDes Moines
EquipmentLTL (Less-Than-Truckload)

Top cities for ltl (less-than-truckload) in Iowa

10 cities with ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers.

#1
Des Moines
104 carriers
#2
Davenport
61 carriers
#3
Cedar Rapids
53 carriers
#4
Waterloo
48 carriers
#5
Dubuque
40 carriers
#6
Sioux City
35 carriers
#7
Council Bluffs
24 carriers
#8
Urbandale
23 carriers
#9
Grimes
22 carriers
#10
Bettendorf
21 carriers

Largest ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers in Iowa

Top carriers by fleet size. First 3 featured.

Featured · Sponsored
99
Crst Expedited INCActiveEstablished
DOT-53773Cedar Rapids,

Crst Expedited INC has operated for 52.0y with 4362 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
4,362
Drivers
—
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
99
Annett Holdings INCActiveEstablished
DOT-87409Des Moines,

Annett Holdings INC has operated for 52.0y with 3883 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
3,883
Drivers
—
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
Featured · Sponsored
99
DOT-134697North Liberty,

Heartland Express INC Of Iowa has operated for 52.0y with 3320 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
3,320
Drivers
—
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
Positions 4–15
99
DOT-65769Dubuque,

Hirschbach Motor Lines LLC has operated for 52.0y with 2948 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2,948
Drivers
—
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
99
Wright Tree Service INCActiveEstablished
DOT-170146West Des Moines,

Wright Tree Service INC has operated for 52.0y with 2426 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
2,426
Drivers
—
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
99
DOT-3345061Carter Lake,

10 Roads Express LLC has operated for 6.6y with 1934 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,934
Drivers
—
Auth. age
6.6y
OOS active
None
99
Foodliner INCActiveEstablished
DOT-46257Dubuque,

Foodliner INC has operated for 52.0y with 1226 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,226
Drivers
—
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
99
DOT-358443Altoona,

Midamerican Energy Company has operated for 37.0y with 1043 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
1,043
Drivers
—
Auth. age
37.0y
OOS active
None
98
Croell INCActiveEstablished
DOT-203490New Hampton,

Croell INC has operated for 52.0y with 981 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
981
Drivers
—
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
70
Casey'S Services CompanyActiveEstablished
DOT-162449Ankeny,

Casey'S Services Company has operated for 52.0y with 704 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
704
Drivers
—
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
66
Interstate Power & LightActiveEstablished
DOT-751794Dubuque,

Interstate Power & Light has operated for 28.0y with 657 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
657
Drivers
—
Auth. age
28.0y
OOS active
None
65
Decker Truck Line INCActiveEstablished
DOT-53824Fort Dodge,

Decker Truck Line INC has operated for 52.0y with 646 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
646
Drivers
—
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
63
DOT-261978Granger,

Barr-Nunn Transportation LLC has operated for 40.9y with 629 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
629
Drivers
—
Auth. age
40.9y
OOS active
None
60
DOT-166001Dubuque,

Wisconsin Power And Light Company has operated for 52.0y with 604 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
604
Drivers
—
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
55
West Side Transport INCActiveEstablished
DOT-165881Cedar Rapids,

West Side Transport INC has operated for 52.0y with 550 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
550
Drivers
—
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None

Source: FMCSA carrier census. Approximated from carriers with larger fleets (power_units > 10) and general operations. View methodology

Frequently asked questions

How many ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers are in Iowa?

Iowa has 1,384 registered ltl (less-than-truckload) trucking companies as of May 2026. Of these, 1,384 hold active FMCSA authority.

Which city in Iowa has the most ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers?

Des Moines leads with 104 ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers in Iowa.

How do I find a ltl (less-than-truckload) carrier in Iowa?

Browse the city directories below or use Truck Graph search. Each carrier profile includes safety scores, insurance, and risk screening.

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