Carrier Vetting Report → cargo → Machinery, large objects → Iowa
Machinery, large objects trucking companies in Iowa
5,505 active carriers based in Iowa declare machinery, large objects on their MCS-150; 2,917 operate interstate. 53,062 power units reported. FMCSA census as of 2026-11-01.
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Largest machinery, large objects fleets in Iowa
| Carrier | City | Power units | USDOT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annett Holdings Inc dba TMC | Des Moines | 7,115 | 87409 · MC115730 |
| Crst Expedited Inc dba Crst the Transportation Solution Inc | Cedar Rapids | 4,362 | 53773 · FF2580 |
| West Side Transport Inc | Cedar Rapids | 3,127 | 165881 · MC160875 |
| Midamerican Energy Company | Altoona | 956 | 358443 |
| Manatt'S Inc | Brooklyn | 792 | 87392 · MC182442 |
| Interstate Power & Light dba Alliant Energy | Dubuque | 657 | 751794 |
| Decker Truck Line Inc dba Decker | Fort Dodge | 646 | 53824 · MC59367 |
| Wisconsin Power and Light Company dba Alliant Energy | Dubuque | 604 | 166001 |
| Agriland FS Inc | Winterset | 529 | 854252 |
| Schuster Company | Le Mars | 502 | 69852 · MC140125 |
Fleet sizes
| Power units | Carriers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,197 | 40% |
| 2-5 | 2,271 | 41% |
| 6-20 | 766 | 14% |
| 21-100 | 225 | 4% |
| 100+ | 46 | 1% |
Cities
Des Moines 116 · Dubuque 93 · Davenport 85 · Cedar Rapids 84 · Council Bluffs 66 · Waterloo 55 · Sioux City 48 · Decorah 36 · Cedar Falls 36 · Ottumwa 35
Machinery, large objects carriers in neighboring states
Wisconsin15,666 machinery, large objects carriersMinnesota12,905 machinery, large objects carriersIllinois8,607 machinery, large objects carriersNebraska7,553 machinery, large objects carriersMissouri5,414 machinery, large objects carriersSouth Dakota1,956 machinery, large objects carriers
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Other cargo carried in Iowa
Grain, feed, hay11,939 carriersConstruction7,120 carriersLivestock5,209 carriersDry bulk3,621 carriersMotor vehicles (auto haulers)2,649 carriersLogs, poles, beams, lumber2,561 carriersRefrigerated food1,889 carriersFresh produce1,456 carriers
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This is an informational report compiled from public FMCSA records as of the stamped date. It is not a safety rating, not insurance or legal advice, and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. FMCSA records can be late or incomplete; confirm anything decisive against the official record linked in the report.