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Cedar River Transport LLC

Interstate
(7 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
2904 Janet Dr Waterloo, IA US 50703
USDOT
2487478
Docket
MC898345

Updated October 9, 2026

Carrier Ratings

Quality of Equipment
9.9
Communication
9.7
Timeliness
9.9

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
5
On Time Delivery
5
Consistent Tracking
5
Strong Dispatcher Communication
5
Easy to Work With
3
Strong Driver Communication
2
Good Delivery Condition
2
Friendly
1
Easy to Onboard
1
Clean Equipment
1
Knowledgeable
1

Overview

Cedar River Transport, LLC is a family-owned trucking business, committed to safely moving freight across the United States.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 7 20 0
Leased 27 11 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Building Materials
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • U.S. Mail
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Utility
  • Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Sprinter Van

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload

Specialized Services

  • Team Drivers
MCS-150 Mileage
2,099,840 (2024)
Electronic Tracking
57% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Cedar River Transport LLC

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Motor Carrier Active — 01/30/2015 (11 years, 8 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 28 5 0 6.68 52.7%
Unsafe Driving 10 5 0 2.81 37.8%
Hours of Service Compliance 15 7 0 0.83 40.8%
Driver Fitness 1 1 0 0.07 5.4%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 0 0
Crash Reports 1 0 1 2

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 64 1 1.56% 6.67%
Vehicle 26 8 30.77% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Type
BIPD (Primary)
Company Name
Northland Insurance Company
Policy Limit
$750,000
Policy Number
WF009530
Effective Date
09/20/2023

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OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

December 17, 2021

“Full Truckload from Cincinnati, OH to Murfreesboro, TN”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
9/10

They are very friendly driver and dispatcher, arrived to pick up on time, no issues with damages or loads.


Lanes
Cincinnati, OH to Murfreesboro, TN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
Featured Review
OR

Verified Broker from Oregon

December 14, 2025

“Great Company!”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Knowledgeable

Long haul master! Carrier is always on top of tracking and communication. If there is a delay. they notify quickly and usually have a solution to provide. They are proficient at paperwork and are a pleasure to work with!


Lanes
Eagle Pass, TX to Vance, AL
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

December 13, 2025

“Clear Communication”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition

They kept the line open with me and didn’t miss any scheduled check-ins. Delivery was clean and paperwork arrived quickly


Lanes
Cedar Rapids, IA to Waseca, MN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
FL

Verified Broker from Florida

June 17, 2024

“Full Truckload from Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

Cedar River Transport has been a great partner for us on dry van loads. The driver is always on time for pickup and delivery. Carrier communicates well. Tracking is always utilized. They are a reliable carrier, which is why we continue to work with them.


Lanes
Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

June 15, 2024

“Reliable Carrier”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Easy to Work With

It was a pleasure to work with Mia and Cedar River Transport on this load. We received consistent updates from his team and the driver was solid. You will get good communication and tracking from Cedar River Transport.


Lanes
Danville, IL to Minneapolis, MN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional