Joyce Van Lines Inc
USDOT 247771 · MC-169755 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Joyce Van Lines Inc is a corporation based in Indianapolis, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 87 power units and 53 drivers, which ranks it #175 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 63 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 12.8% of vehicle inspections and 5.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods.
Is this your company?
Claim the Joyce Van Lines Inc profile to add a verified badge, your logo, website, service area, lanes, equipment photos and a direct quote-request contact. Featured carriers are shown first on the Indianapolis and Indiana pages. Government data on this page is never changed – your additions are shown in a separate, clearly labeled section.
Claim this profile – from $29 Get the Indiana carrier list (CSV)
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Joyce Van Lines Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 247771 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-169755 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2525 N Shadeland Ave Unit 50 Ste A-3, Indianapolis, IN 46219 |
| Phone | (317) 788-9210 |
| First registered | Jun 15, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 247771.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 45 | 6 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 28 | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 86 | 2 | 0 |
- 0.61 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,161,864 miles reported for 2025 – about 24,849 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 91% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 34 CDL drivers; 53 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Joyce Van Lines Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.8% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 37% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.0% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 50% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.1 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 76% lower than average |
| Inspections | 63 | 60 with a driver check, 39 with a vehicle check, 57 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 12, 1997) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Indiana
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Indiana carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDK Trucking Inc USDOT 2580911 | Hammond | 72 | 72 | 362 | 11.3% | 9 |
| United Transport Inc USDOT 1761786 | Hammond | 83 | 83 | 247 | 34.5% | 6 |
| Marcy Trans LLC USDOT 3342254 | Merrilville | 82 | 85 | 75 | 26.9% | 11 |
| Asante Trucking LLC USDOT 2931298 | Fishers | 81 | 30 | 78 | 37.5% | 3 |
| Pyrolyx Transportation LLC USDOT 3313613 | Hillsdale | 80 | 56 | 89 | 32.7% | 10 |
| 305 Solution Inc USDOT 3689008 | Valparaiso | 77 | 57 | 107 | 42.1% | 3 |
Other carriers near Indianapolis
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splash Transport Inc USDOT 1765150 | Indianapolis | 3,121 | 3,188 | 1,501 | 11.4% | 104 |
| Cox Fleet Transportation LLC USDOT 679784 | Indianapolis | 1,966 | 1,098 | 265 | 4.8% | 19 |
| Venture Transport LLC USDOT 911759 | Indianapolis | 1,151 | 1,474 | 975 | 21.3% | 98 |
| Macallister Machinery Company Inc USDOT 460922 | Indianapolis | 1,040 | 859 | 126 | 29.4% | 30 |
| P & P Transportation LLC USDOT 597580 | Indianapolis | 882 | 686 | 256 | 14.5% | 22 |
| Wheaton Van Lines Inc USDOT 70719 | Indianapolis | 767 | 937 | 672 | 21.6% | 17 |
| Xpress Cargo Inc USDOT 2246676 | Indianapolis | 450 | 441 | 67 | 34.6% | 3 |
| Best Way of Indiana Inc USDOT 722226 | Indianapolis | 418 | 251 | 83 | 18.5% | 12 |
Browse
FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Joyce Van Lines Inc?
Joyce Van Lines Inc is registered with USDOT number 247771 and operating authority MC-169755.
How many trucks does Joyce Van Lines Inc have?
It reports 87 power units (36 tractors, 51 straight trucks) and 88 trailers, with 53 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 13, 2026).
Where is Joyce Van Lines Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Indianapolis, Indiana 46219.
What is the out-of-service rate of Joyce Van Lines Inc?
Over 24 months, 12.8% of vehicle inspections and 5.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.