Standard Forwarding LLC
USDOT 1996747 · MC-16536 · Des Moines, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Standard Forwarding LLC (dba DHL Freight) is a company based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 302 power units and 277 drivers, which ranks it #24 by fleet size among 165 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Iowa. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 36 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 63.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 2 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 3.6 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Standard Forwarding LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | DHL Freight |
| USDOT number | 1996747 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-16536 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1909 E 17Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316 |
| Phone | (800) 447-2012 |
| First registered | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1996747.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 298 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 409 | 436 | 0 |
- 0.92 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 18,584,983 miles reported for 2023 – about 61,540 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 62% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 277 CDL drivers; 138 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 139 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Standard Forwarding LLC | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 63.6% | 18.3% | 19.3% | 247% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 38% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 12% lower than average |
| Inspections | 36 | 36 with a driver check, 11 with a vehicle check, 36 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 16, 2023) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Standard Forwarding LLC?
Standard Forwarding LLC is registered with USDOT number 1996747 and operating authority MC-16536.
How many trucks does Standard Forwarding LLC have?
It reports 302 power units (298 tractors, 4 straight trucks) and 845 trailers, with 277 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 4, 2024).
Where is Standard Forwarding LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Des Moines, Iowa 50316.
What is the out-of-service rate of Standard Forwarding LLC?
Over 24 months, 63.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.