Niece Trucking Inc
USDOT 638655 · MC-352470 · Des Moines, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Niece Trucking Inc (dba Niece Trucking) is a corporation based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 194 power units and 202 drivers, which ranks it #36 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 95 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 13.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% 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 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 15 tow-away), or 7.7 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, building materials, livestock, grain, feed, hay, meat, us mail, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Niece Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Niece Trucking |
| USDOT number | 638655 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-352470 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1001 Ne 44Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 |
| Phone | (515) 266-6699 |
| First registered | Apr 25, 1996 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 638655.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 158 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 408 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.04 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 14,200,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 73,196 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 194 CDL drivers; 163 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 39 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 | Niece Trucking Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.2% | 18.8% | 19.3% | 30% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.1% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 19% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 72% higher than average |
| Inspections | 95 | 95 with a driver check, 53 with a vehicle check, 41 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 7, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Niece Trucking Inc?
Niece Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 638655 and operating authority MC-352470.
How many trucks does Niece Trucking Inc have?
It reports 194 power units (158 tractors, 36 straight trucks) and 408 trailers, with 202 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 2, 2025).
Where is Niece Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Des Moines, Iowa 50313.
What is the out-of-service rate of Niece Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 13.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% 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.