LAZY EAR TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 1786766 • 3515 66TH ST, MERIDEN, KS, 66512
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-651023 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 29, 2019 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN292232 | ON FILE | Sep 2, 2020 | Sep 2, 2023 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC9654342 | ON FILE | Jul 14, 2010 | Jul 14, 2011 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01059814 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2019 | Sep 2, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01059814 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2019 | Sep 2, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 165160001 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2017 | Aug 20, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 165160001 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 2, 2017 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN202543 | CANCELLED | Sep 2, 2016 | Sep 2, 2017 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 260497 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2015 | Sep 2, 2016 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2604970 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2015 | Nov 30, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07962901 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07962901 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CKS 000 7376159-4 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2014 | Jan 9, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CKS 000 7376159-4 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2014 | Jul 21, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CKS 000 7376159-4 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2014 | Jan 10, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CKS0007376159-4 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2014 | May 20, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP01568A | CANCELLED | Dec 26, 2012 | Dec 26, 2013 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1976352 | REPLACED | Dec 26, 2012 | Dec 26, 2012 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6475766 | REPLACED | Jul 28, 2010 | Dec 26, 2012 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL999463 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL999360 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6475766 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2008 | Jul 28, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN292232 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2023 | Sep 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01059814 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2020 | Sep 2, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 165160001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01059814 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2019 | Sep 2, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 165160001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN202543 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2017 | Sep 2, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 260497 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2016 | Sep 2, 2016 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2604970 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2015 | Nov 30, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07962901 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07962901 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CKS 000 7376159-4 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2015 | Jan 9, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CKS 000 7376159-4 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2014 | Jul 21, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CKS0007376159-4 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2014 | May 20, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CKS 000 7376159-4 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2014 | Jan 10, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP01568A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2013 | Dec 26, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1976352 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2012 | Dec 26, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6475766 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2012 | Dec 26, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC9654342 | CARGO | Jul 14, 2011 | Jul 14, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6475766 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2010 | Jul 28, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL999463 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL999360 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-651023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-651023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC651023 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2019 |
| MC651023 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2017 |
| MC651023 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2015 |
| MC651023 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2014 |
| MC651023 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 17, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC651023 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 19, 2010 | REVOKED | Jan 2, 2014 |
| MC651023 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2009 |
| MC651023 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 18, 2008 | REVOKED | Jul 7, 2010 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 32 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 32 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (32 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | HIGH HILL | IS 70 | ...445585 | LAZY EAR TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 12, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CO UNIT ROAD DIST TWP | I-24 W/B | ...656018 | LAZY EAR TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 8, 2023 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I035 | ...745689 | LAZY EAR TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 8, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST LOUIS | IS 64 | ...1025NE | LAZY EAR TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 26, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Caseyville Twp | I-64 E/B | ...774153 | LAZY EAR TRUCKING LLC |
| May 22, 2018 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2017 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2014 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2014 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2013 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2012 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events