HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/247771-joyce-van-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:13 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
JOYCE VAN LINES INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker & Household goods carrier & Broker under MC169755
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (317) 788-9210, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC169755.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC169755 | — | Transguard Insurance Company of America Inc Policy MAS0000007 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | May 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC169755 | — | Transguard Insurance Company of America Inc Policy MAS0000007 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | May 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC169755 | — | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Policy 7901128614 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Mar 9, 2023 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 41 · Indiana avg 23.1%
4 of 61 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | CA | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 4, 2026 | NM | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | LA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | CT | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 4, 2026 | NM | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | SC | 3 | 3 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | WY | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Indiana average covers 61,543 vehicle and 111,154 driver inspections of all Indiana-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
57 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 89 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 5 | 38.6% | 58.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 21 | 0 | 36.8% | 18.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 15.8% | 19.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 3 | 8.8% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 7 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H1ELDNUM | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216BDPASS | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Greenville, NY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 247771 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC169755 |
| Legal name | JOYCE VAN LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 87 |
| Drivers | 53 |
| Annual mileage | 2,161,864 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 12, 1997) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 15, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold Goods
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about JOYCE VAN LINES INC
Is JOYCE VAN LINES INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. JOYCE VAN LINES INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does JOYCE VAN LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC169755: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Household goods carrier (may move household goods for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about JOYCE VAN LINES INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking JOYCE VAN LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 247771. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (317) 788-9210, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC169755, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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