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ZYLSTRA EXPRESS LTD

DOT 243342
MC 187644
Entity Carrier
205 1ST AVE, SULLY, IA 50251-1002 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
243342
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Overview

ZYLSTRA EXPRESS LTD is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Feb 2026, based in Sully, Iowa, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 12 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
14.285714285714286%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedFeb 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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22 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

15
Inspections, 24 mo
30
Violations, 24 mo
1
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2025-10-14
393.11B-CSURR — Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 (Unit 2)
2025-10-14
393.60D — Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance (Unit 1)
2025-08-28
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-08-28
392.2-SLLEWG1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight (Unit D)
2025-07-21
393.9A-LTSI — Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-07-21
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 (Unit 2)
2025-07-21
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2025-07-21
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2025-07-21
392.2-SLLEWG2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight (Unit D)
2025-07-21
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-07-21
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-07-21
393.48A-BIBD — Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle (Unit 2)
2025-07-18
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-05-12
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-05-12
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-05-12
392.2-SLLEWG2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight (Unit D)
2025-03-26
392.2RG — State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (Unit 2)
2025-03-03
392.2RG — State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (Unit 1)
2025-01-30
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-01-30
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-01-30
392.2-SLLEWA3 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-01-30
392.2-SLLEWG3 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight (Unit D)
2025-01-30
392.2RG — State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (Unit 1)
2025-01-30
392.2RG — State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (Unit 2)
2024-12-25
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2024-12-25
392.2-SLLEWA3 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2024-12-25
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2024-12-25
392.2-SLLEWG3 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight (Unit D)
2024-11-21
392.2-SLLEWG1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight (Unit D)
2024-11-21
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units12
Drivers12
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

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Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-187644

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ZYLSTRA EXPRESS LTD authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 243342 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does ZYLSTRA EXPRESS LTD carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is ZYLSTRA EXPRESS LTD's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does ZYLSTRA EXPRESS LTD operate?
It runs 12 power units with 12 drivers on file.

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205 1ST AVE
SULLY, IA 50251-1002
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