CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
165826
MC Number
141010
Fleet Size
48
Total Drivers
45
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 25, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in DES MOINES, Iowa, operating 48 power units with 45 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. They have 5 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 24 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.2% across 26,821 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
24
Total
62%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. May 1, 2023
Cargo
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. May 1, 2023
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
5
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC (USDOT #165826) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC has 24 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 5 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC operate?
CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC operates 48 power units with 45 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC transport hazardous materials?
No. CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC located?
CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC is based in DES MOINES, Iowa at 1440 VERMONT, 50314. Phone: (515) 243-5499.
What are CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rates?
CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 8.3%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 40.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.