Freight Carrier/cargo Tank/broker · Des Moines, IA

RUAN TRANSPORT CORPORATION

666 GRAND AVENUE · Des Moines, IA 50309

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(800) 678-3210 Tap to call
  • MC #107496
  • USDOT #55787 USDOT Active
  • 2980
    Power Units
  • 3612
    Drivers
  • Carrier/cargo Tank/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

RUAN TRANSPORT CORPORATION is a Des Moines, IA freight carrier/cargo tank/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 2980 truck(s) in their fleet and 3612 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-107496 and their USDOT number is 55787.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/02/2024 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/02/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 284,385,223 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 139 inspections (past 24 months) California — 139 inspections (past 24 months) California — 139 inspections (past 24 months) California — 139 inspections (past 24 months) California — 139 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 132 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 132 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 71 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 39 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 39 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 39 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 39 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 37 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 31 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 15 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 13 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 13 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 10 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Connecticut — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Vermont — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 47 states over the past 24 months: CA (139), TX (132), NM (71), IL (39), OH (39), MD (39), NC (37), MN (34), AZ (31), SC (28), GA (26), MO (26), +35 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Des Moines, Iowa.

Safety Record

234 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 8
    Fatal
  • 78
    Injury
  • 120
    Tow
  • 206
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.62 240 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.09 127 Vehicle Maintenance 1.74 511 Drugs / Alcohol 0 2 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.06 29

Inspection Summary

  • 3
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 851
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 250 unique codes

Critical 89

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone15× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS43× OOS×42 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS34× OOS×34 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak10× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×6 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×5 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×2 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference OOS×2 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 ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBTPTires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves SW 8
  • 383.21Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license SW 8
  • 393.75B-OOSTire-front tread depth less than 2/32 of inch on a major tread groove SW 8
  • 178.338-13-HMPHM (Packaging) - MC 338 supports and anchoring requirements. SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207C-SSLMSSuspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal11× OOS×6 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×2 SW 6
  • 395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty OOS×1 SW 5
  • 392.5A1-IIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, or be under the influence of alcohol, within 4 hours before going on duty or operating, or having physical control of, a commercial motor vehicle OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.11× OOS×10 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×2 SW 3
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TFWETLTires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-AASGMDMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×5 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp18× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories11× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRCCWheel/Rim - Circumferential crack OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere. OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×3 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×2 SW 1
  • 391.41A-FOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 21

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other47× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device15× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane12× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit47× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation40× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers12× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers SW 1

Hours of Service 24

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 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 Time SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 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 minutes SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD SW 5
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV SW 5
  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time SW 5
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current SW 5
  • 395.8(f)(1)Driver’s record of duty status not current SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.38× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner29× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 103

  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged. SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6

Hazardous Materials 13

Locations

Physical Address
RUAN TRANSPORT CORPORATION
666 GRAND AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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