Crawford Trucking Inc
USDOT 450195 · MC-232411 · Des Moines, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Crawford Trucking Inc is a partnership based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 73 drivers, which ranks it #101 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 140 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 19.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 7.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, meat, us mail, commodities dry bulk and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Crawford Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 450195 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-232411 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Partnership |
| Physical address | 5201 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321 |
| Phone | (515) 266-1158 |
| First registered | Jun 24, 1991 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 450195.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 155 | 5 | 0 |
- 1.04 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,213,553 miles reported for 2025 – about 103,051 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 97% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 73 CDL drivers; 73 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Crawford Trucking Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 19.7% | 20.5% | 19.3% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 79% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.1 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 50% higher than average |
| Inspections | 140 | 140 with a driver check, 61 with a vehicle check, 61 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 14, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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| Goga Trucking Inc USDOT 1484885 | Des Moines | 74 | 74 | 179 | 36.5% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Crawford Trucking Inc?
Crawford Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 450195 and operating authority MC-232411.
How many trucks does Crawford Trucking Inc have?
It reports 70 power units (70 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 160 trailers, with 73 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 9, 2026).
Where is Crawford Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Des Moines, Iowa 50321.
What is the out-of-service rate of Crawford Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 19.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.