CITY DIRECTORY · IOWA
Trucking companies in Ames, IA
140 FMCSA-registered trucking companies are based in Ames. The typical fleet runs 2 power units, and most haul general freight. Ames's vehicle out-of-service rate sits at 30.1%, above the 22.26% national average.
140
Registered companies
18
Active for-hire authorities
2
Median fleet (power units)
30.1%
Vehicle OOS · nat’l 22.26%
3
New registrations, 30 days
Showing 1–25 of 140 companies
Country Landscapes IncReview · 84
USDOT 623372 · Ames
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+3
117
Power units
60.0%
Vehicle OOS
30 yr
Registered
Central Iowa Towing and Recovery IncReview · 80
DBA Central Iowa Towing and Recovery
USDOT 2359315 · MC-1349765 · Ames
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls+23
88
Power units
38.5%
Vehicle OOS
13 yr
Registered
Starta Transport IncHigh risk · 65
USDOT 3353144 · MC-1072357 · Ames
General FreightMotor Vehicles
72
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
7 yr
Registered
MCK'S Delivery LLCClear · 92
USDOT 3476028 · MC-1139275 · Ames
General FreightOther
45
Power units
22.7%
Vehicle OOS
6 yr
Registered
Con-Struct IncClear · 100
USDOT 725635 · Ames
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsCommodities Dry Bulk+1
40
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
28 yr
Registered
Alewelt IncClear · 100
USDOT 1053076 · Ames
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+2
34
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
24 yr
Registered
Cit Charters IncReview · 90
DBA Cit Signature Transportation
USDOT 746649 · MC-377698 · Ames
Passengers
18
Power units
6.7%
Vehicle OOS
28 yr
Registered
Seaboard Foods of Iowa LLCClear · 100
USDOT 2843915 · Ames
LivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
16
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
10 yr
Registered
Central Iowa UtilitiesClear · 95
DBA Ames Trenching & Excavating
USDOT 4258826 · Ames
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding Materials+3
16
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
2 yr
Registered
Ames Trenching & ExcavatingClear · 95
USDOT 2005323 · Ames
Building MaterialsConstruction
15
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
16 yr
Registered
Conley's Trucking IncClear · 100
USDOT 725235 · Ames
Building MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkConstruction+1
13
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
28 yr
Registered
Elmquist BP IncClear · 100
DBA Elmquist Towing Co Ej's Transport
USDOT 2390915 · Ames
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber+4
13
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
13 yr
Registered
Todd & Sargent IncClear · 90
USDOT 1855 · Ames
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor Vehicles+4
11
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
52 yr
Registered
Pmi Iowa LLCClear · 100
USDOT 551991 · Ames
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding Materials+2
11
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
32 yr
Registered
Keith Cooper & SonsClear · 100
USDOT 816257 · Ames
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+3
9
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
27 yr
Registered
Danfoss Power Solutions II LLCClear · 100
USDOT 3593241 · Ames
General Freight
9
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
5 yr
Registered
Hemmen Moving IncClear · 100
USDOT 608245 · MC-292343 · Ames
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor Vehicles+6
8
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
31 yr
Registered
Campbell Oil Co IncClear · 95
USDOT 724056 · Ames
Motor VehiclesLiquids/GasesAgricultural/Farm Supplies
8
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
28 yr
Registered
HL Munn Lumber CompanyClear · 95
USDOT 2100370 · Ames
Building MaterialsConstruction
8
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
15 yr
Registered
Story Construction CoClear · 100
DBA L&L Builders Story Construction
USDOT 423412 · Ames
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile Homes+3
7
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
36 yr
Registered
J.A. Smith Machinery Co LTDClear · 90
DBA Smith Machinery Company
USDOT 6557863 · Ames
General Freight
7
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
<1 yr
Registered
J A Smith Machinery Co LTDClear · 100
USDOT 480804 · Ames
Machinery, Large Objects
6
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
34 yr
Registered
Brown's Heavy Equipment IncClear · 100
USDOT 645294 · Ames
General FreightOther
6
Power units
0.0%
Vehicle OOS
30 yr
Registered
Butch's AmocoClear · 100
USDOT 758795 · Ames
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
6
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
28 yr
Registered
Property Service Agency LLCClear · 95
USDOT 1433739 · Ames
Household GoodsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+2
6
Power units
—
Vehicle OOS
20 yr
Registered
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Ames trucking FAQ
How many trucking companies are in Ames?
140 active motor carriers and freight brokers list a Ames physical address in the FMCSA census, of which 18 hold active operating authority.
Which Ames trucking companies have the largest fleets?
The directory is ranked by power units reported on each company's latest MCS-150 filing. Use the "Largest fleets" view to see companies running 50 or more trucks.
How do I check if a Ames carrier is safe to load?
Open any profile for its operating authority status, insurance on file, 24-month out-of-service rates against the national average, crash history and identity checks, summarized as a load-decision score.
What is the out-of-service rate for Ames carriers?
Over the last 24 months, 30.1% of vehicle inspections on Ames-based carriers resulted in an out-of-service order, compared with 22.26% nationally.