Freight brokers in Des Moines, IA
23 freight brokers and logistics companies based in Des Moines hold active FMCSA broker authority. The longest-established, Argee Transport Co., has been registered since 1974.
23
brokers with active authority
4
also run their own trucks
2018
median USDOT registration year
0
with revocation pending
Licensed freight brokers in Des Moines
Longest-established first. Open a broker for its full FMCSA record.
| Broker | USDOT since | Type | Bond / trust | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argee Transport Co.MC 178459 | 1974 | Broker + carrier (14 trucks) | On file | Active |
| Transform Trucking Co.MC 189256 | 1974 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Ruan Logistics CorporationMC 583366 | 1974 | Broker + carrier (18 trucks) | On file | Active |
| Solar TransportMC 154872 | 1983 | Broker + carrier (293 trucks) | On file | Active |
| Pdm Distribution Services, Inc.MC 302943 | 1996 | Broker + carrier (2 trucks) | On file | Active |
| Jacobson Logistics Company, L. C.MC 181154 | 2011 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Tmc LogisticsMC 270920 | 2011 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Elite Expediting, Inc.MC 418966 | 2011 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Bti Logistics, INCMC 601344 | 2011 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Vocon Transport LLCMC 614745 | 2011 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Niece Logistics, Inc.MC 726518 | 2011 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Jt LogisticsMC 80821 | 2018 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Huntrans Logistics LLCMC 94394 | 2018 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Toggle, Inc.MC 1176088 | 2020 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Sellers Transportation LLCMC 1204075 | 2021 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Logistics By Hunnell LLCMC 1352701 | 2021 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Je LogisticsMC 1428378 | 2022 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Potthoff BrokerageMC 1640474 | 2024 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Ze & Nu Logistics LLCMC 1748557 | 2025 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Avni Logistics LLCMC 1750883 | 2025 | Broker | On file | Active |
| MlsMC 1782892 | 2025 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Freight BrokerMC 1813442 | 2026 | Broker | On file | Active |
| Ruan Transport CorporationMC 107496 | - | Broker | On file | Active |
How to check a freight broker before you haul for them
- Active broker authority. The broker's MC number must show active broker authority with FMCSA. A carrier MC number is not broker authority.
- $75,000 bond or trust on file. Every broker must keep a BMC-84 surety bond or BMC-85 trust fund. It is what a carrier can claim against if the broker doesn't pay.
- No revocation pending. FMCSA starts revoking authority when the bond is cancelled. A broker with revocation pending may not be around to pay in 30 days.
- Time in business. Double-brokering and payment fraud cluster in brand-new authorities. Check the registration year and ask for references when it is recent.
- Contact details match FMCSA. Call back on the phone number in the FMCSA record, not the one in the email. Impersonating a real broker's MC number is the most common fraud.
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Questions
- How many freight brokers are there in Des Moines, IA?
- 23 companies based in Des Moines, IA hold active freight broker authority with FMCSA, counted from the FMCSA Licensing and Insurance file. 4 of them also operate their own trucks.
- What is the difference between a freight broker and a logistics company?
- A freight broker arranges truck transportation for shippers using other companies' trucks, and must hold FMCSA broker authority and a $75,000 bond. "Logistics company" is a broader term that can include brokers, 3PLs, warehouses and carriers. Any company that arranges truckload freight in the U.S. for compensation needs broker authority, so the brokers listed here are the licensed logistics companies for truck freight.
- What does revocation pending mean?
- FMCSA has started revoking the broker's authority, usually because its BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust was cancelled. Until the bond is replaced, the authority will lapse. Carriers should get paid upfront or avoid the load.
- How do I check a freight broker's MC number?
- Search the broker's USDOT number on MyDotCheck, or open the broker from the list on this page. Confirm the authority is active, the bond is on file, and the name and phone number match what the broker gave you.
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Source: FMCSA Licensing and Insurance file and Motor Carrier Census, updated daily. Brokers are listed at their business address. MyDotCheck is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of the U.S. Department of Transportation or FMCSA. Data comes from public FMCSA datasets and may lag official records by a day or more. Government filings can be made directly with FMCSA at no charge.