Mid-America Shows Transportation INC
Farmland, IN
Profile data updated Jul 30, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
239
Power Units
114
Drivers
FMCSA since 2001 (25 yrs)
Authority Age
C
Safety Rating
Company Overview
MID-AMERICA SHOWS TRANSPORTATION INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 2001. Based in Farmland, IN, they operate a fleet of 239 power units with 114 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Sprinter Van, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Mid-America Shows Transportation INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Tractors | 174 | 0 | 0 | 174 |
| Trailers | 527 | 0 | 0 | 527 |
| Motor Coach | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Van 9-15 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Mid-America Shows Transportation INC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 114
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,568,240 miles (2024)
Driver Information
114
Total Drivers
114
CDL Drivers
113
Interstate Drivers
1
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MID-AMERICA SHOWS TRANSPORTATION INC
52 trucks and 40 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 18, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: International, Freightliner, Volvo Truck. Equipment breakdown: 39 SEMI-TRAILER, 34 TRUCK TRACTOR, 18 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 39 | 42% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 34 | 37% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 18 | 20% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 1% |
Trailers (40 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 39 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Unknown | 8 |
| Unpublishe | 6 |
| Fontaine | 2 |
| Great Dane | 2 |
| Lfet | 1 |
| Alba | 1 |
| Waymatic | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Lufkin | 1 |
| OT | 1 |
| Unig | 1 |
| Kentucky | 1 |
| Transcraft | 1 |
| Fruehauf | 1 |
| Trailmobil | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 6 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 3 |
| Concession Trailer | 1 |
| Other Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 4 |
| 28 ft | 2 |
| 48 ft | 2 |
| 56 ft | 2 |
| 20 ft | 2 |
| 24 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 10 |
| 3 axles | 3 |
| 1 axle | 3 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 20 | 26% |
| Freightliner | 13 | 17% |
| Volvo Truck | 11 | 14% |
| Chevrolet | 6 | 8% |
| Unknown | 5 | 6% |
| Dartron Industries Inc. | 3 | 4% |
| Unpublishe | 3 | 4% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2 | 3% |
| Waymatic Inc | 2 | 3% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 2 | 3% |
| Uni-glide | 2 | 3% |
| Trailmobile | 1 | 1% |
| Majestic C | 1 | 1% |
| Lfet | 1 | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1 | 1% |
| Transcraft | 1 | 1% |
| Benson | 1 | 1% |
| GMC | 1 | 1% |
| Owns | 1 | 1% |
| Alba | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A549781 | MS | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 63403T | MS | Trailmobil SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| A549695 | MS | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| SP878XAR | IN | Majestic C SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| A549634 | MS | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| TLR84608T | MS | Lfet SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| A477199 | MS | Itnl TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| A553187 | MS | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 64396 | ME | Unknown SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 276086ST | IL | Kentucky SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| A549668 | MS | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| SP618RCP | IN | Unknown SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| A549785 | MS | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 973CKK | ME | Unknown SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| A549735 | MS | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| A549624 | MS | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 64396 | ME | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| A549699 | MS | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| SP933KPM | IN | Fontaine SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| SP557QDJ | IN | Transcraft SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
Plate registrations span 7 states: MS (61) · ME (14) · IN (9) · IL (4) · AB (2) · TX (1) · MO (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 92)
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. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
67
Inspections
24 months
166
Violations
Total found
42
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+7.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+11.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 10 | 6 |
| 07/13/2026 | WI | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 06/18/2026 | AR | Driver Only | 2 | 1 |
| 05/19/2026 | MO | Full | 5 | 3 |
| 05/18/2026 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | SD | Full | 5 | 1 |
| 05/13/2026 | MO | Full | 8 | 2 |
| 05/07/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/07/2026 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/01/2026 | GA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/13/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/31/2026 | TX | Full | 5 | 2 |
| 03/15/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/24/2026 | KY | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/30/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 67 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | H08133219 | $1 Million | 11/01/2006 |
View Insurance History (2 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. H. E. INSURANCE COMPANY | M2MF0862 | 03/15/2002 | 11/01/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC. | T70000000000556800 | 05/01/2002 | 03/15/2002 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
3
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
3
Tow-Aways
3 FMCSA-recordable · 3 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2026 | GA | Not Reported, GA | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | Dry · Daylight |
| 05/21/2025 | TN | NASHVILLE, TN | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/21/2024 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does MID-AMERICA SHOWS TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MID-AMERICA SHOWS TRANSPORTATION INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Sprinter Van, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is MID-AMERICA SHOWS TRANSPORTATION INC's authority currently active?
MID-AMERICA SHOWS TRANSPORTATION INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has MID-AMERICA SHOWS TRANSPORTATION INC been in business?
MID-AMERICA SHOWS TRANSPORTATION INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2001, making their authority approximately 25 years, 1 month old.
Where is MID-AMERICA SHOWS TRANSPORTATION INC located?
MID-AMERICA SHOWS TRANSPORTATION INC is physically located at 109 S MAIN STREET, FARMLAND, IN 47340.
Roadside Inspection History 67 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MID-AMERICA SHOWS TRANSPORTATION INC has been inspected 67 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MO, TX, AR. Out of these, 21 inspections (about 31%) 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 393.9A-LRLI — 7 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-25 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 10 | OOS · 6 |
| 2026-07-13 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-06-18 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-19 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-05-18 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-13 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 8 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-05-07 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-07 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-01 | GA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-13 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-31 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-03-15 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-24 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-10-30 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-10-28 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-20 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-16 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-10-15 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-15 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 18 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-10-11 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-10-01 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-09-23 | AR | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-09-16 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-09-05 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
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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.
Roadside Violation Profile
119 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for MID-AMERICA SHOWS TRANSPORTATION INC, of which 34 (29%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 98 | 25 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 5 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASIC Scores
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System assigns percentile scores (0–100) across seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Lower percentiles indicate better safety performance compared to similar carriers. Data from FMCSA SMS public dataset, refreshed monthly.
Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSA ALERTHours-of-Service
FMCSA ALERTUnsafe Driving
Driver Fitness
Controlled Substances
How to read these scores: Percentile rankings compare this carrier against similar carriers (by fleet size and operation type). A score of 25 means this carrier is safer than 75% of peers in that category. A score of 85 means only 15% of peers performed worse. FMCSA flags a BASIC as "alert" when the carrier exceeds intervention thresholds — these warrant direct verification with FMCSA.
Source: FMCSA Safety Measurement System → · Pass class: AB · Total inspections in 24-mo window: 65
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