Active Trucking
Companies in Iowa
Comprehensive statistics on active trucking companies based in Iowa. Data is sourced from the FMCSA and updated weekly.
Data updated weekly from FMCSA
16,233
Active Companies
1.19% of U.S. Total
2,267
Active MC Numbers
Companies with active MC docket numbers
485,632
Active Power Units
Total reported power units in IA
84,153
Active Drivers
Total reported drivers in IA
Weekly
Data Updated
Most recent: August 26, 2026
Active Trucking Companies by County
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Top 10 Counties
| # | County | Active Companies | % of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polk | 1,545 | 9.52% |
| 2 | Linn | 690 | 4.25% |
| 3 | Scott | 434 | 2.67% |
| 4 | Black Hawk | 418 | 2.58% |
| 5 | Dubuque | 408 | 2.51% |
| 6 | Pottawattamie | 385 | 2.37% |
| 7 | Sioux | 384 | 2.37% |
| 8 | Woodbury | 351 | 2.16% |
| 9 | Johnson | 277 | 1.71% |
| 10 | Dallas | 266 | 1.64% |
Top 10 Cities by Active Companies
| # | City | Active Companies | % of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | 699 | 4.31% |
| 2 | Cedar Rapids | 381 | 2.35% |
| 3 | Waterloo | 268 | 1.65% |
| 4 | Davenport | 247 | 1.52% |
| 5 | Council Bluffs | 210 | 1.29% |
| 6 | Sioux City | 203 | 1.25% |
| 7 | Dubuque | 172 | 1.06% |
| 8 | West Des Moines | 154 | 0.95% |
| 9 | Ankeny | 145 | 0.89% |
| 10 | Urbandale | 145 | 0.89% |
Company Size Distribution
16,233
Total
Companies
Companies
1 Power Unit
8,751
57.32%
2–5 Power Units
4,834
31.66%
6–20 Power Units
1,244
8.15%
21–100 Power Units
372
2.44%
101+ Power Units
66
0.43%
Company size is based on total number of power units.