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Carrier profile · USDOT 165826 · MC-141010 · Updated 06/13/2026

CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC

48 power unitsavg 12 yrLocal · 2 statesDES MOINES, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-141010 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkscontracttransport.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
48Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.0Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(515) 243-5499Email dispatchALLENBERGMAN@CONTRACTTRANSPORT.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo35.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal5
5 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

48 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

12 yr

Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 52-yr authority, 35% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?

Is CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC safe to load? CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 165826, MC-141010) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in DES MOINES, IA, operating 48 power units and 45 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 47 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 35.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (68/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
CTCONTRACT TRANSPORT INC 68
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Frequently asked

What is CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?

CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 165826, and its motor carrier number is MC-141010.

Is CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC has a 35.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 47 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 68/100 (tier: review).

How big is CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC's fleet?

CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC operates 48 power units and 45 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC based?

CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC is based in DES MOINES, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.