Freight Carrier · Des Moines, IA

GLA EXPRESS INC

699 WALNUT ST · Des Moines, IA 50309

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(515) 650-6801 Tap to call
  • 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 Jun 14, 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

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: KY (1), PA (1), AL (1), AZ (1), CA (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 5.75 1 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.5 1 Vehicle Maintenance 2.71 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 5
    Total
  • 3
    Clean
  • 2
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 9 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting SW 10
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 3

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

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver SW 1

Locations

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

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