Mears Installation LLC
Lenexa, KS
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
236
Power Units
260
Drivers
Est. 1992 (33 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
MEARS INSTALLATION LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 1992. Based in LENEXA, KS, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Mears Installation LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 235 | 1 | 0 | 236 |
| Trailers | 146 | 4 | 0 | 150 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Mears Installation LLC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 100
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,950,440 miles (2025)
Driver Information
260
Total Drivers
100
CDL Drivers
120
Interstate Drivers
140
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MEARS INSTALLATION LLC
22 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 21, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Ram, Dodge. Equipment breakdown: 20 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 2 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is high — roughly 1 in 5 inspections parks the truck. FMCSA typically flags carriers in this range for review. No open NHTSA recalls identified on vehicles in this fleet. (Last cross-reference: Jul 2026.) Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 20 | 91% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 9% |
Vehicle makes (9 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 10 | 45% |
| Ram | 3 | 14% |
| Dodge | 3 | 14% |
| Chevrolet | 1 | 5% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 5% |
| Western Star | 1 | 5% |
| Ford | 1 | 5% |
| Felling Trailers | 1 | 5% |
| Unpublishe | 1 | 5% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 22 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC43513 | MI | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| RC32591 | MI | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| RC48494 | MI | WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| RC43537 | MI | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| RC42751 | MI | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| RC43532 | MI | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| RB38956 | MI | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 175030SB | TX | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| RC43587 | MI | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| RC43615 | MI | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Nov 2025 |
| RC43609 | MI | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Oct 2025 |
| RC43521 | MI | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| F116225 | MO | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| RC43510 | MI | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| RC43100 | MI | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| RC43578 | MI | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| RC43620 | MI | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| RB00711 | MI | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2024 |
| RC21891 | MI | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2024 |
| RB60997 | MI | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2024 |
Plate registrations span 4 states: MI (19) · TX (1) · FL (1) · MO (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 22)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
24
Inspections
24 months
23
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.4%)
✓ Better than national average (-5.0%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/08/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/02/2026 | MO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/21/2026 | MO | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/24/2026 | MO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/10/2026 | MO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/05/2026 | MO | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/04/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 12/29/2025 | MO | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/18/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 12/04/2025 | MO | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/21/2025 | MO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/05/2025 | TX | Full | 6 | 1 |
| 10/16/2025 | MO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/28/2025 | MO | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
Showing 15 of 24 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
5
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
5
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | MO | KANSAS CITY, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/26/2025 | MO | KANSAS CITY, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/08/2024 | MO | BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/25/2024 | MO | CARTHAGE, MO | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 09/16/2024 | MO | KANSAS CITY, MO | 0 | 2 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Is Mears Installation LLC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does MEARS INSTALLATION LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MEARS INSTALLATION LLC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Is MEARS INSTALLATION LLC's authority currently active?
MEARS INSTALLATION LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has MEARS INSTALLATION LLC been in business?
MEARS INSTALLATION LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since October 1992, making their authority approximately 33 years, 8 months old.
Where is MEARS INSTALLATION LLC located?
MEARS INSTALLATION LLC is physically located at 16000 COLLEGE BLVD, LENEXA, KS 66219-1367.
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Roadside Inspection History 24 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MEARS INSTALLATION LLC has been inspected 24 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MO, TX. Out of these, 4 inspections (about 17%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2W — 5 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-08 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-21 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-24 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-10 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-04 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-12-29 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-18 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-04 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-21 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-05 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-10-16 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-28 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-01 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-28 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-04-18 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-04-18 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-21 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-29 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-12 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-22 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-08-28 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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