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TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC.

TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC. is a freight broker registered with the FMCSA under MC234539 and USDOT 401811. As of September 1, 2026, its broker authority is listed as active, and the business is based in AMES, IA. A broker surety bond (BMC-84) is on file — the protection carriers and shippers can claim against if the broker fails to pay.

Business information on file

Registration snapshot

Legal name
TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC.
MC number
MC234539
DOT number
401811
Authority status
Active
Business address on file
224 S BELL AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Business phone on file
(515) 509-2570

Authority, bond & insurance

What the FMCSA record shows

Broker bond required
Yes
Broker bond on file
Yes
Public liability (BIPD) on file
No
Cargo insurance on file
No

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Before booking with TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC.

What carriers may want to review

  • Confirm TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC.'s authority status is still active before accepting freight.
  • Match MC234539 / USDOT 401811 and the company name against the rate confirmation.
  • Verify the broker bond is current if a payment dispute arises.
  • Run a freight broker credit check on TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC. to review payment history and days-to-pay.
  • Slow down if load details, email domains, or contact information do not match.

FAQ

TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC.: freight broker questions

Is TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC. an active freight broker?

As of September 1, 2026, TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC. (MC234539) is listed with active broker authority in FMCSA records. Authority status can change, so carriers should re-check before booking a load.

What is TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC.'s MC and DOT number?

TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC. operates under MC234539 and USDOT number 401811, and is based in AMES, IA.

Does TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC. have a broker bond on file?

A broker surety bond (BMC-84) is on file — the protection carriers and shippers can claim against if the broker fails to pay.

How can I check TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC.'s credit and payment history?

FMCSA records show TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC.'s authority and bond, but not how the broker actually pays. Run a freight broker credit check on SureLoadr to see credit score, days-to-pay, and payment-risk signals before you accept a load.

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Looking for more than TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC.'s registration data?

Public broker profiles and MC number lookup details confirm identity, authority status, bond, and insurance on file for TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC. in AMES, IA. They are a useful starting point, but they do not show the whole payment-risk picture.

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