#1 Central Iowa Towing And Recovery
CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
Based in Ames, IA
Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)
Call (515) 290-4188Container Drayage Companies in Ames, IA
The top-ranked drayage carriers serving Ames, IA are Central Iowa Towing And Recovery, Ihle Transport Inc and Baker Group. We list 8 drayage carriers serving Ames, IA. 8 of the providers shown match an active record from FMCSA, checked on the date shown. Rankings follow our published methodology; sponsored placements never change rank.
Container Drayage Companies serving Ames, IA (Story County). 8 providers, 8 of the top 8 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 8 ranked drayage carriers for Ames
#2 Ihle Transport Inc
IHLE TRANSPORT INCServes this area from Kelley, IA (6 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 769-2360 · Website#3 Baker Group
BAKER MECHANICAL INCServes this area from Ankeny, IA (24 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 262-4000 · Website#4 Mallard Creek Trucking
MALLARD CREEK HOTSHOT LLCServes this area from IAVerified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 297-2433#5 Contract Transport Inc
CONTRACT TRANSPORT INCServes this area from Des Moines, IA (29 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 243-5499 · Website#6 Jacobson Warehouse Co
JACOBSON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INCServes this area from Clive, IA (31 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (219) 742-2278#7 Vgt Transportation Inc
VGT TRANSPORTATION INCServes this area from West Des Moines, IA (31 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (618) 655-4444 · Website#8 Wehrle Inc
WEHRLE TRUCKING INCServes this area from IAVerified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (641) 594-4341 · Website
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Frequently asked questions
How many drayage carriers serve Ames?
We list 8 drayage carriers serving Ames, IA: 1 based there and 7 serving it from nearby. 8 of the top 8 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which drayage carriers serve Ames?
The top-ranked drayage carriers serving Ames, IA are Central Iowa Towing And Recovery, Ihle Transport Inc, Baker Group, Mallard Creek Trucking and Contract Transport Inc. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which drayage carriers serving Ames are verified against official records?
8 of the top 8 match an active official record: Central Iowa Towing And Recovery (FMCSA), Ihle Transport Inc (FMCSA), Baker Group (FMCSA), Mallard Creek Trucking (FMCSA) and Contract Transport Inc (FMCSA), and 3 more on this page. Each badge links to the official record it matched.
How are these companies ranked?
By our published methodology: verified registrations, documented capabilities, years registered and responsiveness. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never affect rank.
What does "Verified" mean on this page?
"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown; each badge links to that record. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item.
What should I check before hiring a carrier?
Look up the USDOT and MC numbers in FMCSA records, ask for a certificate of insurance naming you, confirm equipment and lanes in writing, and agree on accessorial charges before the first load.
What drives drayage cost besides distance?
Chassis fees, port or terminal wait time, prepulls, storage and overweight permits are common extra charges. Ask the carrier for its accessorial schedule before the container is available.
"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item. How we rank and verify. Page updated .