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

SOLAR TRANSPORT COMPANY

1150 LOCUST STREET SUITE 301 · Des Moines, IA 50309

Authorized: Property
(800) 397-9015 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 May 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SOLE TRANSPORT LC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — home base

Home base   Based in Des Moines, Iowa. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.9 16 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.08 6 Vehicle Maintenance 1.32 49 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 1

Inspection Summary

  • 307
    Total
  • 235
    Clean
  • 72
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 57 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 ATIS4× OOS×4 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 status2× 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 5

  • 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-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit9× 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
  • 172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).1× SW 5
  • 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
  • 172.600C1-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
  • 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

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 29

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× 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
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× 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
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× 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
  • 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-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× 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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