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Carrier profile · USDOT 2289427 · MC-966701 · Updated 06/13/2026

HOLMES LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS LLC

11 power unitsavg 3.3 yrLocal · 2 statesKALONA, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-966701 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.3Avg age (yr)
2018–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(319) 591-0015Email dispatchholmes.livestock@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration14 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo—
No inspections · 24 mo
Crashes · fatal2
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

3.3 yr

Model years 2018–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

14 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2012 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 14-yr registration — review first.Full read

Is HOLMES LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS LLC safe to work with?

Is HOLMES LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS LLC safe to load? HOLMES LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 2289427, MC-966701) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in KALONA, IA, operating 11 power units and 6 drivers. Operating authority has been active 14 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 17 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is HOLMES LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS LLC's USDOT number?

HOLMES LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS LLC's USDOT number is 2289427, and its motor carrier number is MC-966701.

Is HOLMES LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, HOLMES LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is HOLMES LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS LLC's safety record?

HOLMES LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS LLC has a —% vehicle out-of-service rate across 17 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is HOLMES LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS LLC's fleet?

HOLMES LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS LLC operates 11 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HOLMES LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS LLC based?

HOLMES LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS LLC is based in KALONA, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.

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