Barton Solvents Inc
USDOT 2516 · MC-281716 · Des Moines, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Barton Solvents Inc is a corporation based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 232 power units and 77 drivers, which ranks it #30 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 161 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 9.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 0.9 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are liquids / gases, chemicals, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Barton Solvents Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2516 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-281716 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1920 Ne Broadway, Des Moines, IA 50313 |
| Phone | (515) 265-7998 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2516.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 103 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 76 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.33 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.7 trailers per tractor.
- 3,760,083 miles reported for 2024 – about 16,207 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 77 CDL drivers; 77 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Barton Solvents Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.3% | 18.8% | 19.3% | 51% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 76% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.9 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 81% lower than average |
| Inspections | 161 | 161 with a driver check, 140 with a vehicle check, 81 BASIC violations recorded, 125 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 1, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Barton Solvents Inc?
Barton Solvents Inc is registered with USDOT number 2516 and operating authority MC-281716.
How many trucks does Barton Solvents Inc have?
It reports 232 power units (103 tractors, 4 straight trucks) and 76 trailers, with 77 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 20, 2025).
Where is Barton Solvents Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Des Moines, Iowa 50313.
What is the out-of-service rate of Barton Solvents Inc?
Over 24 months, 9.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.