Sole Transport LC
USDOT 231451 · MC-154872 · Des Moines, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Sole Transport LC (dba Solar Transport) is a corporation based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 293 power units and 265 drivers, which ranks it #26 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 303 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 5.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% 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 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 3.1 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, liquids / gases, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, beverages.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Sole Transport LC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Solar Transport |
| USDOT number | 231451 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-154872 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1150 Locust Street Suite 103, Des Moines, IA 50309 |
| Phone | (800) 397-9015 |
| First registered | May 24, 1983 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 231451.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 39 | 78 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 14,227,558 miles reported for 2024 – about 48,558 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 33% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 265 CDL drivers; 265 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 | Sole Transport LC | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 5.7% | 18.3% | 19.3% | 69% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 84% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.1 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 26% lower than average |
| Inspections | 303 | 303 with a driver check, 244 with a vehicle check, 96 BASIC violations recorded, 223 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 29, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Sole Transport LC?
Sole Transport LC is registered with USDOT number 231451 and operating authority MC-154872.
How many trucks does Sole Transport LC have?
It reports 293 power units (117 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 265 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 5, 2025).
Where is Sole Transport LC located?
Its registered physical address is in Des Moines, Iowa 50309.
What is the out-of-service rate of Sole Transport LC?
Over 24 months, 5.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% 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.