Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
V & D LEASING LC dba FREEDOM TAXICAB
DOT 393398 · MC 289997
Report DateJuly 5, 2026
✅No major red flags found
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Company Information
Legal NameV & D LEASING LC
Registered Since05/14/1990
DBA / Trade NameFREEDOM TAXICAB
Registered Address8403 CRESTVIEW DR, DES MOINES, IA, 50320
Phone515-289-9800
Cell on File515-991-1981
Email on Fileleenikolas@aol.com
Company OfficerLEE EDWARD NIKOLAS
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 filed within the last 2 years — company appears active
Authority held for 36.2 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC289997
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units6
Drivers6
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

2 FMCSA-registered entities share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC 4987976 — AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Inactive
STEEL HORSE TRANSPORTATION LLC 4212408 MC1626881 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
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