According to FMCSA records, Solar Transport Company (DOT# 231451) in Des Moines, Iowa has 451 inspections on record with 216 violations and a 4.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 8 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
451Inspections
4.7%Vehicle OOS Rate
8Crashes
131Power Units
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.
Vehicle OOS Rate4.7%
Carrier: 4.7% (21 of 451)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.9%
Carrier: 0.9% (4 of 451)National: 6.4%
62%OOS rate better than 62% of carriers in Iowa
27%crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Iowa
Violation Categories · 216 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.
216total violations across 451 inspections
25violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)
Vehicle Maintenance
109
Unsafe Driving
81
Hours of Service
12
Driver Fitness
3
Hazardous Materials
10
Other
1
Inspection History · 100 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.
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.
MC/MX NumberMC154872
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityActive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondOn File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa
$5,000
12/01/2025
BIPD/Excess
General Casualty Company of Wisconsin
$3,000
01/01/2023
SURETY
Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
N/A
07/01/2025
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.
Power Units131
Drivers244
Fleet SizeLarge Fleet
Operation TypeInterstate
HazmatYes
Operating Since05/24/1983
MCS-150 Filed20250205 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150)14,227,558
Address1150 Locust Street Suite 301, Des Moines, IA 50309