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SOLE TRANSPORT LC

DBA SOLAR TRANSPORT

USDOT 231451 · MC-154872 · 1150 LOCUST STREET SUITE 301, DES MOINES, IA 50309

88Clear to loadLow riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 6, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 1

  • Fatal crash on record — 6 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 4

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 43 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1983.
  • Out-of-service rates below national average — Both vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 487 inspections.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Broker authority
Active
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Sep 29, 2008)
Authority age
43 yr
Registered
May 24, 1983
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(800) 397-9015
Email
safety@solartransport.com
Website
solartransport.com
Address
1150 LOCUST STREET SUITE 301, DES MOINES, IA 50309

Fleet

Power units
117
Drivers
265
Observed units
290
Avg fleet age
4.6 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$5M
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
$5M
Bond on file
Yes
Lapses
2

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
4.9% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
0.7% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
303
Crashes
9
Fatal crashes
6
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving0.9533%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service0.0518%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness0.010%Vektor est.
Controlled Substances00%Vektor est.
Vehicle Maintenance1.3614%Vektor est.