Container Drayage Companies in Polk County, IA
The top-ranked drayage carriers serving Polk County, IA are Baker Group, Contract Transport Inc and Jacobson Warehouse Co. We list 12 drayage carriers serving Polk County, 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 Polk County, IA. 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 Polk County
- BAKER MECHANICAL INCBased in Ankeny, IAVerified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 262-4000 · Website
#2 Contract Transport Inc
CONTRACT TRANSPORT INCBased in Des Moines, IAVerified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 243-5499 · Website#3 Jacobson Warehouse Co
JACOBSON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INCBased in Clive, IAVerified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (219) 742-2278#4 Vgt Transportation Inc
VGT TRANSPORTATION INCBased in West Des Moines, IAVerified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (618) 655-4444 · Website#5 Iowa Carriers
ZVJEZDAN ZIVKOVICServes this area from Granger, IA (14 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 257-1772 · Website#6 Clive Transportation Inc
CLIVE TRANSPORTATION INCServes this area from Clive, IA (15 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 897-1104#7 Blackbox Trucking
BLACKBOX TRUCKING LLCServes this area from Waukee, IA (17 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (484) 888-9157#8 Ihle Transport Inc
IHLE TRANSPORT INCServes this area from Kelley, IA (19 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 769-2360 · Website#9 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#10 Central Iowa Towing And Recovery
CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INCServes this area from Ames, IA (23 mi)Verified: Active interstate operating authority (MC, FMCSA)Verified: Active for-hire motor carrier (USDOT, FMCSA)Call (515) 290-4188
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Frequently asked questions
How many drayage carriers serve Polk County?
We list 12 drayage carriers serving Polk County, IA: 4 based there and 8 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 Polk County?
The top-ranked drayage carriers serving Polk County, IA are Baker Group, Contract Transport Inc, Jacobson Warehouse Co, Vgt Transportation Inc and Iowa Carriers. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which drayage carriers serving Polk County are verified against official records?
10 of the top 10 match an active official record: Baker Group (FMCSA), Contract Transport Inc (FMCSA), Jacobson Warehouse Co (FMCSA), Vgt Transportation Inc (FMCSA) and Iowa Carriers (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.
"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 .
Cities in Polk County
Communities served
Altoona, Clive, Grimes, Pleasant Hill, Bondurant, Polk City, Windsor Heights, Carlisle, Saylorville, Mitchellville, Elkhart, Runnells, Alleman, Sheldahl