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LIVESTOCK EXPRESS INC
Waucoma, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 492159 · MC 306547
Conditional
Active 30 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-306547 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
6.9% OOS · 47 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 30 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 47 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC306547
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy 87LST251310
Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0161653001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
492159
MC Number
MC-306547
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 27, 1992
Authority Granted
August 2, 1996
Annual Mileage
1,740,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
331 3rd Street Northwest St, Waucoma, IA 52171
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Christian K Bouska
Officer 2
Gerald Lynch
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
47
Driver Inspections
40
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving25
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
6.9% of 29 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
17th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
4 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
16 of 29 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 29 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 29 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 31, 2025 | KY | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA22
KY5
MN2
SD2
WI2
AL1
and 5 more states
Fleet & Equipment (37)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 36 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~22
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Livestock
15
Tractor
15
Dry Van
4
Semi-trailer
2
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65328N5562102 | 6 | 1 |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG60J229812 | 5 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG00D268926 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X6NR476900 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3ND789916 | 5 | 1 |
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 1W16532A9L5558641 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16532A6K5555680 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65328N5561340 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5ND789917 | 3 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGGX0J229814 | 2 | — |
Show all 37 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16532A7G5550690 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K6532XP5565084 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X2BD115487 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWFG9SPWB7427 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGMDR7CDBP8061 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG10J229815 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG10R379229 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG30J182092 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG40J229811 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D408855 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531L6804910 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531M6225904 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539V6694711 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XM6225903 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16532A0H5552816 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 1W16532A1L5558004 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16532A6F5547570 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16532A7G5549460 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16532A8K5555681 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16532A9G5550691 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16532AXK5555679 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65320M5560150 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65321R5566112 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K6532XT5571767 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Wilson Trailer Co. | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1UDS2K09D537964 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB000EDFV9594 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 4WW4432A4G7711908 | 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 (47)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | 314M000043 | IA, IA | III | — | — | LYNCH LIVESTOCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON TRA |
1NKWGGGG60J476053 1W16532A9L5559014 |
IA FR5775 IA FY7415 |
| August 12, 2026 | 8240001537 | VAN BUREN AR | III | 2 | — | O'DONALD AND PULLIAM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WILSON |
5KJJBWFG9SPWB7427 1W1K65328N5562102 |
IA FR9897 IA FR7303 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | W138006566 | JOPLIN MO | I | 10 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1NPXGGGG00D268926 1W16532A7G5550690 |
IA FZ8023 IA DE6337 |
| 393.48A-BI-SA | OOSBrake - Inoperative on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | 000P15NFWF | WHITE TAIL RD/X AVE, IA | II | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NKWGGGG40J229811 1UYVS2539V6694711 |
IA DZ9127 IA TEMP |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2P | Improper passing | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | CV43705251 | RICHMOND, KY | III | 1 | — | LYNCH LIVESTOCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WILSON |
5KJJBWFG9SPWB7427 1W1K65328N5562102 |
IA FR9897 IA FR7303 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| January 28, 2026 | 000P151W8K | HWY 18 WB CLEAR LAKE, IA | III | 1 | — | GJL FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW WILSON |
1NKWGGGGX0J229814 1W1K6532XT5571767 |
IA FB2318 IA MX4156 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 16, 2026 | 000P16D9QQ | HWY 3 WB, IA | III | 1 | — | GJL FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW WILSON |
1NKWGGGG60J229812 1W1K65320M5560150 |
IA FB2319 IA FJ8451 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| January 5, 2026 | 000P13X6BV | 44 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLY, IA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WILSON TRAILER CO. |
3ALXFB000EDFV9594 4WW4432A4G7711908 |
IA DB3127 IA IM9954 |
| December 31, 2025 | 000P13X6B6 | N28 NB, IA | III | 1 | — | LEMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW WILSON |
1NKWGGGG60J229812 1W16532A7G5549460 |
IA FB2319 IA FY4786 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| September 29, 2025 | 0S02701574 | LONDON, KY | III | 3 | — | LYNCH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB WILSON |
1NPXGGGG00D268926 1W1K6532XP5565084 |
IA FZ8023 IA FV6104 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LYNCH LIVESTOCK | 8 | August 26, 2026 |
| GJL FARMS | 2 | January 28, 2026 |
| LYNCH | 2 | September 29, 2025 |
| LYNCH FARMS | 2 | September 28, 2025 |
| O'DONALD AND PULLIAM | 1 | August 12, 2026 |
| LEMS | 1 | December 31, 2025 |
| PIGS | 1 | July 30, 2025 |
| LINCH | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| SAMHA FOODS CO LLC | 1 | February 20, 2025 |
| WELSH SWINE | 1 | December 6, 2024 |
| TYSONS | 1 | April 2, 2024 |
| VANDE ROSE FARMS | 1 | October 6, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 28, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 25, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 30, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 3, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 2, 1996 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 2, 1996 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2007 | Cargo | On file |
| November 1, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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