Gotcha Transport LLC
USDOT 4037524 · MC-1527021 · Des Moines, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Gotcha Transport LLC is a company based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 121 power units and 150 drivers, which ranks it #52 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 49 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 55.9% of vehicle inspections and 8.2% 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 no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Gotcha Transport LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 4037524 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1527021 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2501 Grand Ave Ste 105, Des Moines, IA 50312 |
| Phone | (319) 441-0124 |
| First registered | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 4037524.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1 | 120 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 120 | 0 |
- 1.24 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 5,000,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 41,322 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 150 CDL drivers; 150 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 | Gotcha Transport LLC | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 55.9% | 18.8% | 19.3% | 197% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 8.2% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 213% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.5 | 4.7 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 49 | 49 with a driver check, 34 with a vehicle check, 75 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Gotcha Transport LLC?
Gotcha Transport LLC is registered with USDOT number 4037524 and operating authority MC-1527021.
How many trucks does Gotcha Transport LLC have?
It reports 121 power units (121 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 120 trailers, with 150 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 26, 2026).
Where is Gotcha Transport LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Des Moines, Iowa 50312.
What is the out-of-service rate of Gotcha Transport LLC?
Over 24 months, 55.9% of vehicle inspections and 8.2% 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.