Livestock Hauling Companies in Des Moines, IA
The top-ranked livestock haulers serving Des Moines, IA are Available Material Handling LLC, Howlin Hounds Express LLC and Niece Trucking. We list 16 livestock haulers serving Des Moines, IA. 16 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 Des Moines, IA (Polk County). 16 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 Des Moines
- AVAILABLE MATERIAL HANDLING LLCBased in Des Moines, IA
#2Howlin Hounds Express LLC
HOWLIN HOUNDS EXPRESS LLCBased in Des Moines, IA#3Niece Trucking
NIECE TRUCKING INCBased in Des Moines, IA#4Jensen Farms
JENSEN FARMS TKG LLCServes this area from IA#5Knox Trucking LLC
KNOX TRUCKING LLCServes this area from Ankeny, IA (13 mi)#6Mpt Mid Prairie Transfer LLC
MPT MID PRAIRIE TRANSFER LLCServes this area from IA#7Iowa Carriers
ZVJEZDAN ZIVKOVICServes this area from Granger, IA (17 mi)#8Cs Trucking LLC
CS TRUCKING LLCServes this area from IA#9Maxwell Logistics LLC
MAXWELL LOGISTICS LLCServes this area from IA#10The Van Wall Group
VAN WALL EQUIPMENT INCServes this area from IA
6 more providers serving this area
- Central Iowa Towing And Recovery, Ames, IA (31 mi)
- Anderson Custom Services, Nevada, IA (33 mi)
- M Shinn Trucking Inc, IA
- Big Bart Livestock, IA
- Burkman Trucking LLC, Pella, IA (38 mi)
- Rozenboom LLC, IA
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Frequently asked questions
How many livestock haulers serve Des Moines?
We list 16 livestock haulers serving Des Moines, IA: 3 based there and 13 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 Des Moines?
The top-ranked livestock haulers serving Des Moines, IA are Available Material Handling LLC, Howlin Hounds Express LLC, Niece Trucking, Jensen Farms and Knox Trucking LLC. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which livestock haulers serving Des Moines are verified against official records?
10 of the top 10 match an active official record: Available Material Handling LLC (FMCSA), Howlin Hounds Express LLC (FMCSA), Niece Trucking (FMCSA), Jensen Farms (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 .