#1Tl Ahlers & Associates LLC
TL AHLERS & ASSOCIATES LLC
Serves this area from IA
Container Drayage Companies in Palo Alto County, IA
The top-ranked drayage carriers serving Palo Alto County, IA are Tl Ahlers & Associates LLC, James Burns Trucking LLC and Mid-america Transport LLC. We list 5 drayage carriers serving Palo Alto County, IA. 5 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 Palo Alto County, IA. 5 providers, 5 of the top 5 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 5 ranked drayage carriers for Palo Alto County
| # | Provider | Verified records | Based in | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tl Ahlers & Associates LLC | Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)#MC502425 Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#1291891 | IA | (515) 890-1525 |
| 2 | James Burns Trucking LLC | Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)#MC1736078 Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#4417200 | Algona, IA (23 mi) | (515) 631-9705 |
| 3 | Mid-america Transport LLC | Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)#MC656003 Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#2242927 | Estherville, IA (24 mi) | (712) 362-2166 |
| 4 | Carlson Trucking | Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)#MC304741 Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#641673 | Humboldt, IA (33 mi) | (515) 332-4224 |
| 5 | John's Ag Service, Inc | Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)#MC323208 Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)#471863 | IA | (515) 332-1883 |
#2James Burns Trucking LLC
JAMES BURNS TRUCKING LLCServes this area from Algona, IA (23 mi)#3Mid-america Transport LLC
MID-AMERICA TRANSPORT LLCServes this area from Estherville, IA (24 mi)#4Carlson Trucking
C CARLSON INCServes this area from Humboldt, IA (33 mi)#5John's Ag Service, Inc
JOHN'S AG SERVICE INCServes this area from IA
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Frequently asked questions
How many drayage carriers serve Palo Alto County?
We list 5 drayage carriers serving Palo Alto County, IA: 0 based there and 5 serving it from nearby. 5 of the top 5 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which drayage carriers serve Palo Alto County?
The top-ranked drayage carriers serving Palo Alto County, IA are Tl Ahlers & Associates LLC, James Burns Trucking LLC, Mid-america Transport LLC, Carlson Trucking and John's Ag Service, Inc. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which drayage carriers serving Palo Alto County are verified against official records?
5 of the top 5 match an active official record: Tl Ahlers & Associates LLC (FMCSA), James Burns Trucking LLC (FMCSA), Mid-america Transport LLC (FMCSA), Carlson Trucking (FMCSA) and John's Ag Service, Inc (FMCSA). 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 .
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