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BUSS LIVESTOCK LLC
Grundy Center, IA
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4159356 · MC 1598205
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 5 mo · first granted 2024
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1598205 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1598205
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4159356
MC Number
MC-1598205
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 20, 2023
Authority First Granted
January 8, 2024
Authority Reinstated
April 28, 2025
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Grundy Center, IA
Email
Cargo Types
LivestockOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAHCG92PG29027 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH4302XRB180034 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16533A2J5554717 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2025 | 000P16CW5N | I 35 S 31MM SB, IA | III | 5 | — | LEGACY MARKETING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON |
1FUJAHCG92PG29027 1W16533A2J5554717 |
IA FX5610 IA JL1977 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| September 23, 2024 | 000P12Q79D | HWY 3 AND ASPEN WAVERLY, IA | II | 5 | — | HEARTLAND COOP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJAHCG92PG29027 1TDH4302XRB180034 |
IA FX5610 IA OBS544 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LEGACY MARKETING | 1 | April 21, 2025 |
| HEARTLAND COOP | 1 | September 23, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 16, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 28, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 10, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 8, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 6, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 19, 2026.
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