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SINGLE SOURCE TRANSPORTATION CO
USDOT 98098 • DES MOINES, IA
MoverAudit grade: B, based on federal records below
✓ No major red flags found
Complaint history
No federal complaints on record in the last 4 years. Records checked against the FMCSA household goods complaint database.
Company details
Legal nameSINGLE SOURCE TRANSPORTATION CO
Address666 GRAND AVENUE, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2500
Phone(515) 245-2552
Company officerTRACEY BALL
OrganizationCorporation
In business sinceJun 1974
Last FMCSA updateAug 2011
Fleet & authority
Power units (trucks)215
Drivers0
Operation classAuthorized For Hire
Carrier operationInterstate
Broker authorityn/a
Carrier authorityn/a
Safety ratingNot rated
Prior revocationYes
MoverAudit risk score: 10/100
Computed from objective federal flags only: broker-only registration, fleet size, complaint volume and severity, hostage-goods reports and past revocations. Lower is safer. This is a summary of public records, not a review.
Complaints vs. other checked movers
Red flags & green flags
!No federal complaints on record in the last 4 years.
!Operating authority was revoked at least once (see authority history below).
✓215 trucks registered with FMCSA.
✓No hostage-goods complaints on record.
✓In business since 1974: a long federal track record.
Roadside safety & insurance
Roadside safety record
Vehicle inspections0
Driver inspections0
Crashes, last 3 years0
FMCSA safety ratingNot rated
FMCSA safety categories (SMS BASICs), last 24 months:
Unsafe DrivingClean, no violations on record
Hours-of-Service ComplianceClean, no violations on record
Driver FitnessClean, no violations on record
Controlled Substances / AlcoholClean, no violations on record
Vehicle MaintenanceClean, no violations on record
Insurance on file
Liability insuranceNot on file
Cargo insurance5
Cancellations, 3 yrs0
Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance filings, refreshed nightly.
Insurance policy history
Oct 2013 → Nov 2013
Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America (Surety)
$5,000k
Cancelled
Jun 2012 → Oct 2013
Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America (Surety)
$5,000k
Cancelled
May 2010 → Jun 2010
Ace American Insurance Company (Bipd/excess)
$5,000k
Cancelled
May 2010 → May 2010
Ace American Insurance Company (Bipd/excess)
$5,000k
Cancelled
May 2010 → May 2013
National Interstate Insurance Company (Bipd/primary)
$5,000k
Cancelled
May 2010 → May 2013
National Interstate Insurance Company (Bipd/primary)
$5,000k
Cancelled
May 2007 → May 2010
Ace American Insurance Company (Bipd/primary)
$5,000k
Cancelled
Jan 2005 → Jun 2012
Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America (Surety)
$5,000k
Cancelled
Every liability policy this company filed with FMCSA, newest first. Frequent insurer changes or repeated cancellations are worth a direct question; one long-running policy is what stability looks like.
Authority history
May 13, 2022 Revoked
Motor property contract carrier: reinstated -> revoked
Apr 8, 2015 Revoked
Motor property contract carrier: granted -> revoked
Apr 8, 2015 Revoked
Motor property common carrier: granted -> revoked
Dec 2, 2013 Revoked
Property broker: granted -> revoked
Apr 25, 2013 Discontinued revocation
Common: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
Apr 25, 2013 Discontinued revocation
Contract: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
May 6, 2010 Discontinued revocation
Contract: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
May 6, 2010 Discontinued revocation
Common: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
Apr 23, 2008 Discontinued revocation
Common: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
Dec 12, 2005 Revoked
Motor property contract carrier: granted -> revoked
Shared identity check
Clean identity check. This company's address, phone number and officer do not match any other registered mover in our database. No sign of the "chameleon" pattern where a burned company re-registers under a fresh name.
Is Single Source Transportation CO reliable? Our read of the record
On the evidence, Single Source Transportation CO looks like a reliable operator: operating since 1974 with zero federal complaints in the last four years, 215 registered trucks. A record like this is exactly what an honest mover's file tends to look like.
No public record can guarantee your specific move, so keep the basics: written binding estimate, USDOT 98098 on the paperwork, and reasonable deposit. But nothing in the federal file says walk away.
This assessment is generated from the public federal records shown on this page: registration, fleet, complaints, inspections, insurance and authority filings. It is a summary of records, not a review or an accusation.
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About Single Source Transportation CO
Single Source Transportation CO is a federally registered mover based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered with FMCSA since June 1974. Federal filings show 215 power units (trucks/tractors) and 0 drivers.
Over the last four years, the federal complaint database shows no complaints against this company. For a mover doing real volume, a clean federal record is a genuinely good sign; for a very small operation it may simply reflect a small number of moves. Combine it with the fleet data above and recent references.
How to read this report
The grade and risk score at the top are calculated by MoverAudit from objective federal flags: whether the company is a broker or a carrier, how many trucks it operates, the volume and severity of complaints, hostage-goods reports, and past authority revocations. They are not official government ratings, and they are not reviews: every input is a public federal record shown on this page.
The complaint categories come from the FMCSA household goods complaint system. A single bad move can generate complaints in several categories at once, so the category sum can exceed the total. Pay the most attention to "Hostage Goods" and "Deceptive Business Practices": those describe intent, not accidents. "Loss and Damage" at low volume is normal friction for a carrier doing thousands of moves; the same number at a tiny company is not.
The fleet numbers matter more than they look. A company advertising nationwide service with zero or one registered truck is not doing that work itself: your move will be handled by someone you have not vetted. Compare the fleet size to the promises in your quote.
If you are considering this company, use this report as a starting point, not a verdict. Get the estimate in writing and check whether it is binding, confirm the USDOT number on their paperwork matches 98098, and if a different company shows up on moving day, stop and check that company here before a single box goes on the truck.
Questions about SINGLE SOURCE TRANSPORTATION CO
Is Single Source Transportation CO legit?
Single Source Transportation CO does not currently show an active USDOT registration. Do not book an interstate move with an unregistered company.
Is Single Source Transportation CO a broker or a carrier?
Federal records do not show interstate household goods authority for this company. Ask them directly who holds the authority for your move.
Where is Single Source Transportation CO based?
666 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309-2500. Phone on file: (515) 245-2552. Registered with FMCSA since June 1974.
Sources: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (registration, fleet), FMCSA Household Goods Complaint History via NCCDB (complaints, checked Sep 2, 2026). MoverAudit summarizes public federal records; it does not accuse any company of wrongdoing. Verify details at protectyourmove.gov.