FMCSA Carrier Profile
MEARS INSTALLATION LLC
Lenexa, KS
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 501716
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
17.4% OOS · 30 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.2% — below the 20.7% national average
- 30 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
501716
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
June 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 20, 1992
Annual Mileage
2,950,440 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
16000 College Blvd, Lenexa, KS 66219-1367
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Giff Ludwigson
Officer 2
Ryan Schweitzer
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
17.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
23 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 44th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
30
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
22
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate18.2% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (30)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACXCY1GDGZ8892 | 0 | Clean |
| June 8, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALHG5CY0JDJH0767 | 1 | Passed |
| June 2, 2026 | MO | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALHG5FE8JDJU7887 | 0 | Clean |
| April 21, 2026 | MO | Level I — Full | CHEVROLET · 3C7WRSCLXGG244412 | 0 | Clean |
| March 24, 2026 | MO | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKDX4EX9PR998664 | 0 | Clean |
| March 10, 2026 | MO | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KKWBPDV7SPVV0372 | 0 | Clean |
| March 5, 2026 | MO | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C7WRSAL1EG240913 | 0 | Clean |
| March 4, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALHG5CY1GDHC1414 | 1 | Passed |
| December 29, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C7WRSAL2HG669868 | 0 | Clean |
| December 18, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALMG5CYXGDHJ8773 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| December 4, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD0X5HT3SEC37977 | 0 | Clean |
| November 21, 2025 | MO | Level III — Driver Only | DODGE · 3C7WRSCL2GG234862 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 30 inspection records
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
5
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 | MO | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 26, 2025 | MO | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 8, 2024 | MO | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| September 25, 2024 | MO | — | 1 | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| September 16, 2024 | MO | — | 2 | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO19
TX10
FL1
Fleet & Equipment (26)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~26
of 236 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
15
Chassis / Incomplete
8
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner 108SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHG5CY2HHHX5949 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner 108SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHG5FE7KDKH2621 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner 108SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALMG5CYXGDHJ8773 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT3SEC37977 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXCY5GHHS0922 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHG3CY5CHBP4287 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner 108SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHG5CY1HHHX5943 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDX4EX9PR998664 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXCY1GDGZ8892 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFE1JDJP1294 | 1 | — |
Show all 26 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner 108SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHG5CY0JDJH0767 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner 108SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHG5CY1GDHC1414 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner 108SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHG5CY4FDGM0118 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner 108SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHG5CY7GDHC1417 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner 108SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHG5FE8JDJU7887 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRSAL1EG240913 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRSAL2HG669868 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRSAL5GG251903 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRSCL2GG234862 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRSCLXGG244412 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTAL3FG638194 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTAL9DG537285 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 5FTFA3127H1000775 | 1 | 1 |
| Othr | — | 5FTFA3425H1000558 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 5FTFA3425H1000639 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKWBPDV7SPVV0372 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 6, 2026.
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