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B BAR R LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION INC
Denison, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 162485 · MC 216309
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 1989
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-216309 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 22 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on September 14, 2004; first granted May 22, 1989 (37 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC216309
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP58138A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
162485
MC Number
MC-216309
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
May 22, 1989
Authority Reinstated
September 14, 2004
Annual Mileage
337,888 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1545 250th Street, Denison, IA 51442
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Les Brown
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 13, 2024 | SD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA4
KS1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Livestock
4
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Wilson | Livestock · 52 ft | 1W16522A3K5556246 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X05N875187 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XX9D768695 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49XX9D775828 | 1 | — |
| 2022 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5327N3006252 | 1 | — |
| 2022 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD532XN3006696 | 1 | — |
| 2026 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD532XT3012074 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2025 | HP03310586 | FINNEY COUNTY - 055, KS | II | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT M.H. EBY, INC |
1XPXD49XX9D768695 4A2LD532XT3012074 |
IA FX6377 MN TEMPORARY |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 5, 2025 | 000P16CW43 | RAMP US 34 E TO I 35 S, IA | III | 3 | — | MCONN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT M.H. EBY, INC |
1XPXD49XX9D768695 4A2LD5327N3006252 |
IA FX6377 IA VE0960 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| January 2, 2025 | 000P14ZMH3 | HWY 39 AND ESTHER, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT M.H. EBY, INC |
1XPHD49XX9D775828 4A2LD532XN3006696 |
IA FY1692 IA FZ1030 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 23, 2024 | 000P12HXK1 | HWY 20 EB, IA | III | 3 | — | B BAR R LIVESTOCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XP5DB9X05N875187 1W16522A3K5556246 |
IA FH8601 IA FV0761 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Speeding Related | ||||||||
| July 21, 2024 | 000P14WRS5 | US 20 WB 133 MM, IA | III | 2 | — | SMITHFEILD HOG PRODUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XP5DB9X05N875187 1W16522A3K5556246 |
IA FH8601 IA FV0761 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MCONN | 1 | April 5, 2025 |
| SMITHFEILD HOG PRODUCTION | 1 | July 21, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 18, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 14, 2004 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 20, 2001 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 4, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 1, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 23, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 10, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 2, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 17, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2008 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 27, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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