SOLE TRANSPORT LC is a motor carrier based in DES MOINES, IA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 231451 and MC number 1494528. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since May 1983, a span of roughly 43 years. SOLE TRANSPORT LC reports a fleet of 293 power units and 265 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Chemicals, Liquids/Gases, and General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 303 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.66% and 9 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, AZ, CO, GA, IA, IL, and IN. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of September 2008. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and broker.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for SOLE TRANSPORT LC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for SOLE TRANSPORT LC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 1494528 | None | None | None | — |
| MC 154872 | Active | None | Active | 2025-07-02 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2023-01-01 00:00:00 |
| BI&PD | — | — | 2025-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Bond | — | — | 2025-07-01 00:00:00 |
States where SOLE TRANSPORT LC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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