Livestock Hauling Companies in Ames, IA
The top-ranked livestock haulers serving Ames, IA are Central Iowa Towing And Recovery, Big Bart Livestock and Anderson Custom Services. We list 17 livestock haulers serving Ames, IA. 17 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.
Livestock Hauling Companies serving Ames, IA (Story County). 17 providers, 10 of the top 10 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 10 ranked livestock haulers for Ames
- CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INCBased in Ames, IA
#2Big Bart Livestock
BIG BART LOGISTICS LLCServes this area from IA#3Anderson Custom Services
JEFFREY DAVID ANDERSONServes this area from Nevada, IA (9 mi)#4Maxwell Logistics LLC
MAXWELL LOGISTICS LLCServes this area from IA#5Knox Trucking LLC
KNOX TRUCKING LLCServes this area from Ankeny, IA (18 mi)#6Jensen Farms
JENSEN FARMS TKG LLCServes this area from IA#7Johnson Trucking
JOHNSON LIVESTOCK LLCServes this area from IA#8Thomas Farms Custom Ag LLC
THOMAS FARMS CUSTOM AG LLCServes this area from State Center, IA (24 mi)#9Mpt Mid Prairie Transfer LLC
MPT MID PRAIRIE TRANSFER LLCServes this area from IA#10Niece Trucking
NIECE TRUCKING INCServes this area from Des Moines, IA (27 mi)
7 more providers serving this area
- Howlin Hounds Express LLC, Des Moines, IA (28 mi)
- Mallard Creek Trucking, IA
- Juel Truck Line Inc, IA
- Available Material Handling LLC, Des Moines, IA (30 mi)
- Lawler Trucking, IA
- M-line Inc, Marshalltown, IA (37 mi)
- Jkm Transport LLC, IA
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Frequently asked questions
How many livestock haulers serve Ames?
We list 17 livestock haulers serving Ames, IA: 1 based there and 16 serving it from nearby. 10 of the top 10 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which livestock haulers serve Ames?
The top-ranked livestock haulers serving Ames, IA are Central Iowa Towing And Recovery, Big Bart Livestock, Anderson Custom Services, Maxwell Logistics LLC and Knox Trucking LLC. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which livestock haulers serving Ames are verified against official records?
10 of the top 10 match an active official record: Central Iowa Towing And Recovery (FMCSA), Big Bart Livestock (FMCSA), Anderson Custom Services (FMCSA), Maxwell Logistics LLC (FMCSA) and Knox Trucking LLC (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 paperwork moves with livestock across state lines?
Interstate moves usually need a certificate of veterinary inspection and may need official identification; requirements vary by species and destination state. Check with the destination state veterinarian before shipping.
"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 .