Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
14 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 283585 · MC-1562199 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Midwest Livestock Service Ltd
14 power unitsavg 10.8 yrRegional · 6 statesLARCHWOOD, IA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1562199 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
14Power units
13 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.8Avg age (yr)
2002–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1986.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 42 inspections.
USDOT registration3939 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo22.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.8 yr
Model years 2002–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MIDWEST LIVESTOCK SERVICE LTD (USDOT 283585) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from WESTERN AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 29, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 22.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 28 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 14 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 14, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 27, 1991 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MIDWEST LIVESTOCK SERVICE LTD's USDOT number?
MIDWEST LIVESTOCK SERVICE LTD's USDOT number is 283585, and its motor carrier number is MC-1562199.
Is MIDWEST LIVESTOCK SERVICE LTD authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, MIDWEST LIVESTOCK SERVICE LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MIDWEST LIVESTOCK SERVICE LTD's safety record?
MIDWEST LIVESTOCK SERVICE LTD has a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 42 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MIDWEST LIVESTOCK SERVICE LTD's fleet?
MIDWEST LIVESTOCK SERVICE LTD operates 14 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MIDWEST LIVESTOCK SERVICE LTD based?
MIDWEST LIVESTOCK SERVICE LTD is based in LARCHWOOD, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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