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GLA EXPRESS INC

699 WALNUT ST · Des Moines, IA 50309

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  • MC #1197463
  • USDOT #3563144 USDOT Active
  • 2
    Power Units
  • 2
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

GLA EXPRESS INC is a Des Moines, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1197463 and their USDOT number is 3563144.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/20/2026 · last updated Sep 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/20/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 287,426 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — home base

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: SC (1), KY (1), PA (1), AL (1). Home base: Des Moines, Iowa.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.61 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 6.57 2 Vehicle Maintenance 1.5 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 4
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 2
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 8 unique codes

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 3

  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
GLA EXPRESS INC
699 WALNUT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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