FMCSA Carrier Profile
MEANS FAMILY TRUCKING INC
DBA: Means Trucking
Villisca, IA
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 7 mo
Authority
Active
MC-845662 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC845662
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CPP6030977
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1994889
MC Number
MC-845662
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
December 12, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 14, 2010
Authority Reinstated
January 3, 2025
Annual Mileage
160,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
2627 270th St, Villisca, IA 50864
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tyson Means
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Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
Total OOS Orders
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPXGGGG30D367594 | 0 | Clean |
| September 4, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPXGGGG30D367594 | 0 | Clean |
| March 6, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1NPXGGGG40D225223 | 0 | Clean |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA1
NE1
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Construction Trailer
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | — | 1NPXGGGG30D367594 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | — | 1NPXGGGG40D225223 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKR4328M1108722 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Trail King Industries | Construction Trailer · 41 ft | 1TKL04120NW077520 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 4WW4432A4G7711665 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 2, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 2, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| October 30, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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