Landus Cooperative
USDOT 723167 · MC-821078 · Des Moines, Iowa · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Landus Cooperative (dba Landus) is a corporation based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 343 power units and 315 drivers, which ranks it #21 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 24 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 40.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 0.6 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, passengers, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, agricultural / farm supplies.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Landus Cooperative |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Landus |
| USDOT number | 723167 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-821078 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 220 Sw 9Th Street Ste 300, Des Moines, IA 50309 |
| Phone | (515) 817-2100 |
| First registered | Jan 7, 1998 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 723167.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 254 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 66 | 9 | 0 |
| Trailers | 192 | 1 | 0 |
- 0.92 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,450,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 10,058 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 186 CDL drivers; 145 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 129 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Landus Cooperative | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 40.0% | 18.3% | 19.3% | 118% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 107% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.6 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 86% lower than average |
| Inspections | 24 | 24 with a driver check, 5 with a vehicle check, 30 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Iowa
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Iowa carriers in this directory.
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Landus Cooperative?
Landus Cooperative is registered with USDOT number 723167 and operating authority MC-821078.
How many trucks does Landus Cooperative have?
It reports 343 power units (75 tractors, 254 straight trucks) and 193 trailers, with 315 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 16, 2025).
Where is Landus Cooperative located?
Its registered physical address is in Des Moines, Iowa 50309.
What is the out-of-service rate of Landus Cooperative?
Over 24 months, 40.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.