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Carrier profile · USDOT 1548300 · MC575302 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Lynx Inc

DBA Lynx Transportation Inc · Waterloo, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2006
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceMeat+5 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (319) 236-6136
16
Power units
15
Drivers
37
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
2.6M
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 41.7% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
41.7%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 5 of 12 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 37 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal1 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 0.38 per 1M mi
Total inspections
37
Driver inspections
37
Vehicle inspections
12
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2016)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC575302
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 2, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Sentry Select Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
16
Power units
16
Trucks
10
Tractors owned
16
Trailers owned
15
Drivers
15
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
2,640,124 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1548300
MC / docket
MC-575302
Legal name
Lynx Inc
DBA
Lynx Transportation Inc
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 29, 2006
Last MCS-150
Mar 6, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
15 (15)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Lynx Inc's USDOT number?

Lynx Inc's USDOT number is 1548300 and its docket number is MC575302.

Is Lynx Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Lynx Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 37 roadside inspections, a 41.7% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Lynx Inc's fleet?

16 power units and 15 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 6, 2026.

What insurance does Lynx Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Sentry Select Insurance Company.

Where is Lynx Inc located?

Lynx Inc is located at 5029 Sweet Water Circle, Waterloo, IA, 50701. Phone: (319) 236-6136.

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