Contract Transport INC Safety Record
DOT# 165826 · Des Moines, IA 50314 · 5152435499
Average safety record — scored 49/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/27/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 49/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Contract Transport INC (DOT# 165826) in Des Moines, Iowa has 52 inspections on record with 112 violations and a 40.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 112 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 52 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/11/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/06/2026 | MO | 1 | 0 |
| 11/24/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/06/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/28/2025 | IA | 2 | 0 |
| 06/23/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/11/2025 | MO | 0 | 1 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02-DEC-25 | IA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.