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Freight Carrier · Des Moines, IA

NIECE TRUCKING INC

Name: NIECE TRUCKING INC
Address: 1001 NE 44TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50313, US
Telephone: (515) 266-6699

1001 NE 44TH AVE · Des Moines, IA 50313

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #352470
USDOT #638655 USDOT Active

194
Power Units
202
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NIECE TRUCKING INC is a Des Moines, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 194 truck(s) in their fleet and 202 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-352470 and their USDOT number is 638655.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/02/2025 · last updated Jul 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 07/02/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 14,200,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
U.S. Mail

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Grain, Feed, Hay
U.S. Mail
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: IA (49), MO (19), KS (8), SD (7), ND (4), MN (3), NE (3), OH (2), IL (2), OK (1), IN (1), NY (1), +1 more. Home base: Des Moines, Iowa.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
4
Injury
11
Tow
15
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.15 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.12 2 Vehicle Maintenance 3.89 22 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 2

Inspection Summary

101
Total
70
Clean
31
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 10

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 2

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 15

393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
393.100(c)Failure to prevent cargo shifting1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

NIECE TRUCKING INC
1001 NE 44TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50313

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 10

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 2

Vehicle Maintenance 15

Locations

Location on Map

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Same phone number 1

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