Force Transportation Inc
USDOT 3176162 · MC-122690 · Johnston, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Force Transportation Inc is a company based in Johnston, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 105 power units and 105 drivers, which ranks it #58 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 238 times – about 2.3 inspections per power unit. 42.5% of vehicle inspections and 8.0% 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 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 10.5 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 general freight, machinery, large objects.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Force Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3176162 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-122690 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 6165 Nw 86Th St Suite 200, Johnston, IA 50131 |
| Phone | (312) 858-7439 |
| First registered | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3176162.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 105 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 105 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 13,353,793 miles reported for 2026 – about 127,179 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 105 CDL drivers; 105 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 | Force Transportation Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 42.5% | 18.8% | 19.3% | 126% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 8.0% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 206% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 134% higher than average |
| Inspections | 238 | 238 with a driver check, 127 with a vehicle check, 366 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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Other carriers near Johnston
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omg Midwest Inc USDOT 1718041 | Johnston | 88 | 81 | 20 | 50.0% | 3 |
| Barr-Nunn Transportation LLC USDOT 261978 | Granger | 629 | 663 | 534 | 13.4% | 63 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Force Transportation Inc?
Force Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 3176162 and operating authority MC-122690.
How many trucks does Force Transportation Inc have?
It reports 105 power units (105 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 105 trailers, with 105 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 30, 2026).
Where is Force Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Johnston, Iowa 50131.
What is the out-of-service rate of Force Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 42.5% of vehicle inspections and 8.0% 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.