HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/492159-livestock-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:15 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
LIVESTOCK EXPRESS INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Dec 5, 2008. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
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, (563) 776-3311, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC306547.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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 | MC306547 | — | Hartford Fire Insurance Company Policy 87LST251310 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Nov 1, 2007 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC306547 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0161653001 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 1, 2020 | 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
2 of 7 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 30 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | AR | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | MO | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| May 4, 2026 | IA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Feb 25, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 28, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 16, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 5, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 31, 2025 | IA | 3 | 1 | 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 Iowa average covers 31,580 vehicle and 64,945 driver inspections of all Iowa-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
30 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 45 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 | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | 56.7% | 23.4% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 5 | 40.0% | 60.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 3.3% | 12.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 8 | 0 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 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 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative on a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABISA | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 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 Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Fayette Co. White Tail Rd, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Berea, KY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 492159 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC306547 |
| Legal name | LIVESTOCK EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 36 |
| Drivers | 30 |
| Annual mileage | 1,740,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Dec 5, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 27, 1992 · 34 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 26, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated Food
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.
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Questions about LIVESTOCK EXPRESS INC
What does LIVESTOCK EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC306547: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about LIVESTOCK EXPRESS 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 LIVESTOCK EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 492159. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (563) 776-3311, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC306547, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (563) 776-3311
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNCH FAMILY COMPANIES INC Carrier |
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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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