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ROYSTER TRUCKING INC
Duncombe, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 299168 · MC 199569
Satisfactory
Active 39 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-199569 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Northern Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
22.2% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 39 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC199569
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA876111729
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP80141A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
299168
MC Number
MC-199569
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 13, 1987
Authority Granted
May 27, 1987
Annual Mileage
328,286 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
3174 180th St, Duncombe, IA 50532
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Royster
Officer 2
Donald Royster
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
22.2% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
53rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
5 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA6
MO4
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0LJ359821 | 5 | — |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0622CK217007 | 4 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0622GT613292 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GP664828 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3FJ435608 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6PN677922 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328BM102758 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4MR432618 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXPN677924 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326BM102757 | 1 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 502B000084 | IA, IA | II | 2 | 1 | 'JOHNSON BROTHERS OF IOWA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSDZAPRXPN677924 5V8VC5328BM102758 |
IA DZ1874 IA 32618 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | 000P165ZKX | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | III | — | — | JOHNSON BROTHERS OF IOWA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR6PN677922 1UYVS2535GP664828 |
IA FT7046 IA FS8886 |
| October 30, 2025 | W164001210 | EAGLEVILLE MO | I | 2 | — | NESTLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR6PN677922 1GRAP0622GT613292 |
IA FT7046 IA FJ2992 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 1, 2025 | 000P165ZBH | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | III | 1 | — | JOHNSON BROTHERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWD49X4MR432618 1GRAP0622CK217007 |
IA DZ1874 IA FZ8611 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 29, 2025 | 000P165Z64 | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | II | 1 | 1 | JOHNSON BROTHERS OF IOWA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKWD49X3FJ435608 5V8VC5326BM102757 |
IA FZ8612 IA FR9369 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| March 30, 2025 | 000P15NDKP | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | II | 3 | — | PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X0LJ359821 1GRAP0622CK217007 |
IA FT7046 IA FZ8611 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 20, 2025 | W174004104 | EAGLEVILLE MO | II | 3 | — | NESTLE PURINA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X0LJ359821 1GRAP0622GT613292 |
IA FT7046 IA FJ2992 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| February 4, 2025 | W174004060 | EAGLEVILLE MO | III | 1 | — | NESTLE PURINA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYD49X0LJ359821 5V8VC5328BM102758 |
IA FT7046 IA FR9370 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 2, 2025 | 000P1556FV | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | II | 6 | — | PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWD49X3FJ435608 1GRAP0622CK217007 |
IA FP1084 IA FJ2501 |
| 392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Speeding Related | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 395.8E1-PC | False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1-PC | False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception | False Log | ||||||||
| October 20, 2024 | W031005724 | EAGLEVILLE MO | II | 1 | — | NESTLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X0LJ359821 1UYVS2535GP664828 |
IA FT7046 IA FS8886 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON BROTHERS OF IOWA | 3 | July 15, 2026 |
| NESTLE | 2 | October 30, 2025 |
| PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP | 2 | March 30, 2025 |
| NESTLE PURINA | 2 | March 20, 2025 |
| JOHNSON BROTHERS | 1 | October 1, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 3, 1996 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| May 27, 1987 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 27, 1987 | Active DISMISSED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Great West Casualty Co |
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