CRST Expedited Inc
USDOT 53773 · FF-2580, FF-2580 · Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
CRST Expedited Inc (dba CRST the Transportation Solution Inc) is a corporation based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 4,362 power units and 4,082 drivers, which ranks it #2 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 4,751 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 22.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 193 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (91 injuries, 9 fatalities, 183 tow-away), or 4.4 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | CRST Expedited Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | CRST the Transportation Solution Inc |
| USDOT number | 53773 |
| Operating authority (docket) | FF-2580, FF-2580 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3930 16Th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 |
| Phone | (319) 396-4400 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 53773.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 119 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 4,243 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 12,764 | 0 |
- 0.94 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 337,440,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 77,359 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 4,082 CDL drivers; 4,054 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 20 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | CRST Expedited Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 22.7% | 14.8% | 19.3% | 53% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 29% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.4 | 2.6 | 4.7 | 69% higher than average |
| Inspections | 4,751 | 4,747 with a driver check, 2,826 with a vehicle check, 2,529 BASIC violations recorded, 35 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 23, 2014) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Iowa
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Iowa carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Foodliner Inc USDOT 46257 | Dubuque | 1,226 | 1,153 | 847 | 10.8% | 80 |
| Schuster Company USDOT 69852 | Le Mars | 502 | 453 | 1,049 | 17.8% | 39 |
Other carriers near Cedar Rapids
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Hummer Trucking Corporation USDOT 307512 | Cedar Rapids | 295 | 285 | 471 | 13.4% | 31 |
| Van Meter Inc USDOT 679136 | Cedar Rapids | 229 | 210 | 71 | 17.9% | 1 |
| Liebe Trucking Inc USDOT 562776 | Cedar Rapids | 86 | 58 | 56 | 42.9% | 1 |
| JMS Trucking Inc USDOT 544457 | Cedar Rapids | 80 | 73 | 100 | 25.0% | 4 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of CRST Expedited Inc?
CRST Expedited Inc is registered with USDOT number 53773 and operating authority FF-2580, FF-2580.
How many trucks does CRST Expedited Inc have?
It reports 4,362 power units (4,243 tractors, 119 straight trucks) and 12,764 trailers, with 4,082 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 3, 2025).
Where is CRST Expedited Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404.
What is the out-of-service rate of CRST Expedited Inc?
Over 24 months, 22.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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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.