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Carrier profile · USDOT 4212408 · MC-1626881 · Updated 06/13/2026

STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC

1 power unitsavg 9.3 yrMulti-region · 9 statesDES MOINES, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1626881 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.3Avg age (yr)
2007–2022 · vPIC
Call dispatch(515) 723-0770Email dispatchFREEDOMROADSIDE@GMAIL.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 authority2 yr active
since 2024
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo75.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.3 yr

Model years 2007–2022 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

2 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 2-yr authority, 75% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC safe to work with?

Is STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC safe to load? STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 4212408, MC-1626881) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in DES MOINES, IA, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 2 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 14 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 75.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (70/100), 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
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Frequently asked

What is STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?

STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 4212408, and its motor carrier number is MC-1626881.

Is STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?

STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 75.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).

How big is STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?

STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 1 power unit and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC based?

STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in DES MOINES, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.