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

SOLAR TRANSPORT COMPANY

Name: SOLAR TRANSPORT COMPANY
Address: 1150 LOCUST STREET SUITE 301, DES MOINES, IA, 50309, US
Telephone: (800) 397-9015

1150 LOCUST STREET SUITE 301 · Des Moines, IA 50309

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #154872
USDOT #231451 USDOT Active

131
Power Units
244
Drivers
Carrier/cargo Tank/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

SOLAR TRANSPORT COMPANY is a Des Moines, IA freight carrier/cargo tank/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 131 truck(s) in their fleet and 244 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-154872 and their USDOT number is 231451.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/05/2025 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name SOLE TRANSPORT LC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/05/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 14,227,558 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Liquids/Gases
Chemicals

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
6
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.95 18 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.05 5 Vehicle Maintenance 1.36 49 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 1

Inspection Summary

307
Total
234
Clean
73
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 59 unique codes

Critical 14

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
178.345-1I2-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 double bulkhead drain.1× SW 8
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48A-BI-TSABrake - Inoperative on a trailer steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-DLDSCBBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket, bracket bolts or mounting hardware1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 6

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit10× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hazardous Materials 7

180.415-HMTMCHM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required1× SW 7
172.502A1-HMPPHM (Placarding) - Prohibited placarding. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may affix or display on a packaging, freight container, unit load device, motor vehicle or rail car1× SW 5
172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).1× SW 5
177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3
172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information1× SW 3
172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available1× SW 3
172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required1× SW 3

Hours of Service 2

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 30

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× 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 wear2× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SOLAR TRANSPORT COMPANY
1150 LOCUST STREET SUITE 301
DES MOINES, IA 50309

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 59 unique codes

Critical 14

Unsafe Driving 6

Hazardous Materials 7

Hours of Service 2

Vehicle Maintenance 30

Locations

Location on Map

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