Rising-Star Trucking Companies in Iowa

Up-and-coming Iowa carriers adding new equipment fast — with a modern fleet and a clean safety record.

Rising stars facts for Iowa

Rising-Star Trucking Companies in Iowa lists 40 carriers in Vektor's current FMCSA-backed ranking.

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA (USDOT 134697) ranks first in the current Iowa rising stars list; its FMCSA-backed row shows 3,320 power units and a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear verdict.

The Iowa rising stars list is ranked by new equipment added using precomputed FMCSA record fields and deterministic Vektor analysis.

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Rising stars in Iowa

40 carriers · ranked from the live FMCSA record & Vektor analysis

Ranked by new equipment added
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1HEHeartland Express Inc of Iowa dba Heartland ExpressUSDOT 134697 · MC-115554North Liberty, IA Clear · 883,320 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
2Annett Holdings Inc logoAnnett Holdings Inc dba TMCUSDOT 87409 · MC-115730Des Moines, IA Clear · 883,880 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed
3Hirschbach Motor Lines LLC logoHirschbach Motor Lines LLC dba HirschbachUSDOT 65769 · MC-117686Dubuque, IA Review · 812,948 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
4BTBarr-nunn Transportation LLCUSDOT 261978 · MC-178033Granger, IA Clear · 88629 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
5SCSchuster CompanyUSDOT 69852 · MC-140125Le Mars, IA Clear · 88502 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
6DTDecker Truck Line Inc dba DeckerUSDOT 53824 · MC-59367Fort Dodge, IA Clear · 88646 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
7WSWest Side Transport IncUSDOT 165881 · MC-160875Cedar Rapids, IA Review · 81550 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
8WTWarren Transport IncUSDOT 1896 · MC-114211Waterloo, IA Review · 81343 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
9DCDenver Cargo Inc dba Leader Freight SystemUSDOT 3585416 · MC-1212574Davenport, IA Review · 8145 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
10DHDon Hummer Trucking CorporationUSDOT 307512 · MC-196988Cedar Rapids, IA Clear · 88315 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
11CSCasey's Services CompanyUSDOT 162449 · MC-393409Ankeny, IA Clear · 88726 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredTank
12APArt Pape Transfer Inc dba Tucker Freight Lines IncUSDOT 1674 · MC-136553Dubuque, IA Review · 81340 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
13CLCzbg Logistics IncUSDOT 3080387 · MC-66359Bettendorf, IA Review · 81120 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
14JTJacobson Transportation Company Inc dba Jacobson Warehouse CoUSDOT 241594 · MC-172189Clive, IA Clear · 88299 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
1510 Roads Express LLC logo10 Roads Express LLC dba 10 Roads ExpressUSDOT 3345061 · MC-1068369Carter Lake, IA Review · 811,934 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
16SLSumma Logistics IncUSDOT 2876280 · MC-965234Burlington, IA Review · 8041 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
17HYHy-vee Inc dba Hy-veeUSDOT 117784 · MC-220315Chariton, IA Review · 81367 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
18FTForce Transportation IncUSDOT 3176162 · MC-122690Johnston, IA Review · 7495 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
19VWVan Wyk IncUSDOT 69971 · MC-146814Sheldon, IA Clear · 88209 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
20VTVGN Trucking IncUSDOT 1348031 · MC-529994Des Moines, IA Clear · 9430 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
21ATAy Trucking LLCUSDOT 3706627 · MC-77701Davenport, IA Review · 81120 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
22VTVGT Transportation IncUSDOT 2633507 · MC-945435West Des Moines, IA Clear · 8730 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
23MTMir Transportation IncUSDOT 3523033 · MC-1170072Davenport, IA Clear · 88251 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
24KTKeane Thummel Trucking IncUSDOT 248505 · MC-172194New Market, IA Review · 70190 unitsAsset-based Authority No COIDry van
25HTHype Toy Transportation Services Inc dba Pulse ExpressUSDOT 3507859 · MC-1160110Dubuque, IA Clear · 10021 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
26IMIowa Motor Truck Transport Inc dba Imt TransportUSDOT 313015 · MC-197007Garner, IA Review · 81233 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed
27STSole Transport Lc dba Solar TransportUSDOT 231451 · MC-154872Des Moines, IA Clear · 88117 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredTank
28WWWise Way Logistics LLCUSDOT 4198327 · MC-1619127Des Moines, IA Clear · 9450 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
29PDPerishable Distributors of Iowa Ltd dba PdiUSDOT 265725 · MC-213495Ankeny, IA Review · 74175 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
30FTFinal Target LLCUSDOT 3610955 · MC-1229947Clinton, IA Review · 8169 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
31BLBison Logistics IncUSDOT 3719812 · MC-1319762Davenport, IA Clear · 8617 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredFlatbed
32M&Monson & Sons IncUSDOT 1281660 · MC-447750Britt, IA Review · 81165 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
33CTCrawford Trucking IncUSDOT 450195 · MC-232411Des Moines, IA Clear · 9470 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
34CTC&w Trucking & Sons Inc dba C&w TruckingUSDOT 1457229 · MC-550606Bettendorf, IA Review · 81149 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed
35CSConsumers Supply Distributing LLCUSDOT 146517 · MC-397490Sioux City, IA Clear · 8870 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
36JTJMS Trucking Inc dba JMS TruckingUSDOT 544457 · MC-213048Cedar Rapids, IA Review · 8180 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredDry van
37ELEclectic Logistics LLCUSDOT 3044137 · MC-46269Davenport, IA Review · 81110 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredFlatbed
38AAAll Aces Trucking LLCUSDOT 3787809 · MC-1358404Davenport, IA Review · 8011 unitsSmall fleet Authority InsuredDry van
39NCNew Cooperative IncUSDOT 723015 · MC-814086Fort Dodge, IA Clear · 88295 unitsAsset-based Authority InsuredTank
40MDMCK's Delivery LLCUSDOT 3476028 · MC-1139275Ames, IA Clear · 9311 unitsLessor pool Authority InsuredDry van
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Rankings are computed by Vektor from the live FMCSA / MCMIS record, VIN-decoded equipment, and roadside-inspection history — refreshed continuously. Not a paid placement and not an FMCSA endorsement. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.