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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 1996747 · MC016536 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Standard Forwarding LLC

DBA DHL Freight · Des Moines, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 2010
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+9 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (800) 447-2012
302
Power units
277
Drivers
49
Inspections · 24 mo
14
Crashes · 24 mo
19M
Annual miles
16 yr
Registered
69
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS well above average: 53.8% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. 1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
53.8%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 7 of 13 inspections
Driver out-of-service
2.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 49 inspections
Crashes
14
1 fatal4 injury13 tow-away
Crash rate 0.38 per 1M mi
Total inspections
49
Driver inspections
49
Vehicle inspections
13
People injured
4
Fatalities
2
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2023)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC016536
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$5,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. May 1, 2020Liability (BIPD) · National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa · $5,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
302
Power units
302
Trucks
298
Tractors owned
409
Trailers owned
277
Drivers
277
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
18,584,983 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1996747
MC / docket
MC-16536
Legal name
Standard Forwarding LLC
DBA
DHL Freight
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 18, 2010
Last MCS-150
Sep 4, 2024
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
277 (277)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (800) 447-2012

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Frequently asked

What is Standard Forwarding LLC's USDOT number?

Standard Forwarding LLC's USDOT number is 1996747 and its docket number is MC016536.

Is Standard Forwarding LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Standard Forwarding LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 49 roadside inspections, a 53.8% vehicle and 2.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 14 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Standard Forwarding LLC's fleet?

302 power units and 277 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 4, 2024.

What insurance does Standard Forwarding LLC carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa.

Where is Standard Forwarding LLC located?

Standard Forwarding LLC is located at 1909 E 17TH Street, Des Moines, IA, 50316. Phone: (800) 447-2012.

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