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Specialized / Heavy Haul · Iowa

Specialized / Heavy Haul Trucking Companies in Iowa

Updated 2026-05-30T18:37:22.956Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Iowa has 778 specialized / heavy haul trucking companies as of May 2026. Carriers equipped for over-dimensional, overweight, or permit-required loads that exceed standard legal limits. Browse all specialized / heavy haul carriers in Iowa with verified safety scores and authority status.

At a glance
Total carriers778
Active authority778
Avg fleet size36.4 units
Top cityDes Moines
EquipmentSpecialized / Heavy Haul

Top cities for specialized / heavy haul in Iowa

10 cities with specialized / heavy haul carriers.

#1
Des Moines
42 carriers
#2
Davenport
28 carriers
#3
Dubuque
20 carriers
#4
Council Bluffs
19 carriers
#5
Cedar Rapids
17 carriers
#6
Sioux City
13 carriers
#7
Waterloo
11 carriers
#8
Urbandale
10 carriers
#9
Clinton
9 carriers
#10
Bettendorf
8 carriers

Largest specialized / heavy haul 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
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
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
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
50
Schuster CoActiveEstablished
DOT-69852Le Mars,

Schuster Co has operated for 52.0y with 502 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
502
Drivers
—
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
39
Alter Trading CorporationActiveEstablished
DOT-420791Davenport,

Alter Trading Corporation has operated for 35.7y with 392 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
392
Drivers
—
Auth. age
35.7y
OOS active
None
34
Quest Liner INCActiveEstablished
DOT-1609038Dubuque,

Quest Liner INC has operated for 19.3y with 344 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
344
Drivers
—
Auth. age
19.3y
OOS active
None
34
Landus CooperativeActiveEstablished
DOT-723167Des Moines,

Landus Cooperative has operated for 28.4y with 343 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
343
Drivers
—
Auth. age
28.4y
OOS active
None
34
Warren Transport INCActiveEstablished
DOT-1896Waterloo,

Warren Transport INC has operated for 52.0y with 343 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
343
Drivers
—
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
34
Art Pape Transfer INCActiveEstablished
DOT-1674Dubuque,

Art Pape Transfer INC has operated for 52.0y with 340 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
340
Drivers
—
Auth. age
52.0y
OOS active
None
32
New Cooperative INCActiveEstablished
DOT-723015Fort Dodge,

New Cooperative INC has operated for 28.4y with 322 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
322
Drivers
—
Auth. age
28.4y
OOS active
None
32
DOT-307512Cedar Rapids,

Don Hummer Trucking Corporation has operated for 38.4y with 315 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.

Fleet
315
Drivers
—
Auth. age
38.4y
OOS active
None

Source: FMCSA carrier census. Approximated from carriers with large fleets and general operation type. View methodology

Frequently asked questions

How many specialized / heavy haul carriers are in Iowa?

Iowa has 778 registered specialized / heavy haul trucking companies as of May 2026. Of these, 778 hold active FMCSA authority.

Which city in Iowa has the most specialized / heavy haul carriers?

Des Moines leads with 42 specialized / heavy haul carriers in Iowa.

How do I find a specialized / heavy haul 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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