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Carrier profile · USDOT 231451 · MC-154872 · Updated Jul 1, 2026
SOLE TRANSPORT LC
DBA SOLAR TRANSPORT
117 power unitsavg 4.6 yrNational · 22 statesDES MOINES, IA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-154872 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
117Power units
149 observed · MCS-150
141Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.6Avg age (yr)
2002–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 1, 2026
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 43 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1983.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 487 inspections.
USDOT registration4343 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo4.9%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal66
9 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.6 yr
Model years 2002–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOLE TRANSPORT LC (USDOT 231451) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 1, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Dec 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 1, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 4.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 1, 2026.
The carrier received 303 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 245 vehicle-level and 303 driver-level — across 22 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 1, 2026.
The carrier has 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 6 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 1, 2026.
It reports 117 power units and 265 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 5, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 29, 2008 in the federal record refreshed Jul 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOLE TRANSPORT LC's USDOT number?
SOLE TRANSPORT LC's USDOT number is 231451, and its motor carrier number is MC-154872.
Is SOLE TRANSPORT LC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 1, 2026, SOLE TRANSPORT LC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOLE TRANSPORT LC's safety record?
SOLE TRANSPORT LC has a 4.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 487 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOLE TRANSPORT LC's fleet?
SOLE TRANSPORT LC operates 117 power units and 265 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOLE TRANSPORT LC based?
SOLE TRANSPORT LC is based in DES MOINES, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 22 states.
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