#1 Contract Transport Inc
CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC
Based in Des Moines, IA
Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)
Call (515) 243-5499 · WebsiteContainer Drayage Companies in Des Moines, IA
The top-ranked drayage carriers serving Des Moines, IA are Contract Transport Inc, Vgt Transportation Inc and Baker Group. We list 12 drayage carriers serving Des Moines, IA. 12 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 Des Moines, IA (Polk County). 12 providers, 10 of the top 10 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 10 ranked drayage carriers for Des Moines
#2 Vgt Transportation Inc
VGT TRANSPORTATION INCServes this area from West Des Moines, IA (5 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (618) 655-4444 · Website#3 Baker Group
BAKER MECHANICAL INCServes this area from Ankeny, IA (8 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 262-4000 · Website#4 Jacobson Warehouse Co
JACOBSON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INCServes this area from Clive, IA (10 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (219) 742-2278#5 Clive Transportation Inc
CLIVE TRANSPORTATION INCServes this area from Clive, IA (13 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 897-1104#6 Blackbox Trucking
BLACKBOX TRUCKING LLCServes this area from Waukee, IA (14 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (484) 888-9157#7 Adkins Specialized Carriers LLC
ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLCServes this area from IAVerified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 989-9195 · Website#8 Iowa Carriers
ZVJEZDAN ZIVKOVICServes this area from Granger, IA (17 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 257-1772 · Website#9 Ihle Transport Inc
IHLE TRANSPORT INCServes this area from Kelley, IA (26 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 769-2360 · Website#10 Nl Parkison Trucking Inc
N L PARKISON TRUCKING INCServes this area from IAVerified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 834-1120
2 more providers serving this area
- Central Iowa Towing And Recovery, Ames, IA (31 mi)
- Wehrle Inc, IA
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Frequently asked questions
How many drayage carriers serve Des Moines?
We list 12 drayage carriers serving Des Moines, IA: 1 based there and 11 serving it from nearby. 10 of the top 10 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which drayage carriers serve Des Moines?
The top-ranked drayage carriers serving Des Moines, IA are Contract Transport Inc, Vgt Transportation Inc, Baker Group, Jacobson Warehouse Co and Clive Transportation Inc. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which drayage carriers serving Des Moines are verified against official records?
10 of the top 10 match an active official record: Contract Transport Inc (FMCSA), Vgt Transportation Inc (FMCSA), Baker Group (FMCSA), Jacobson Warehouse Co (FMCSA) and Clive Transportation Inc (FMCSA), and 5 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.
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