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LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC

USDOT 1067331 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Company officer: JOHN WESTERMAYER Company officer 2: BARBARA REYNOLDS General Freight Household Goods Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects +12 more Based in ITASCA, IL Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Dec 6, 2023
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: JOHN WESTERMAYER
Company officer 2: BARBARA REYNOLDS
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles
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TruckCodex risk summary — LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC (USDOT 1067331)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): JOHN WESTERMAYER (Company officer); BARBARA REYNOLDS (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1067331/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 10% (better). n=93861 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1067331
In FMCSA records since Oct 30, 2002 (~23y)
Company officer JOHN WESTERMAYER
Company officer 2 BARBARA REYNOLDS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Liquids / Gases, Intermodal Containers, Meat, U.S. Mail, Chemicals, Dry Bulk, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products, Utilities, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 11 units
Drivers 9
Annual mileage 525,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (630) 350-8585
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1395 E IRVING PARK RD
ITASCA, IL 60143
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1067331
In FMCSA records since Oct 30, 2002 (~23y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 525,000 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.17 vs 1.80 -1.63
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 9 0
Trucks 0 2 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 4 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 0 0 0
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 12 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
11
Drivers
9
Inspections
12
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
4 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC is a motor carrier based in ITASCA, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1067331. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 9 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 9 drivers, based in Itasca, IL. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IL (8 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Freightliner, Frt, and CIMC are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 93,861 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 93,861 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
10%
Median across 93,861 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -10 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2025-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Illinois (IL) 6 0 0.0% Jun 23, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 7
Frt 3
Jind 2
CIMC 1
Hyundai Translead 1
International 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85129592 Jun 23, 2025 IL 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2915746 · 1FUJHLDR9LLLV3694
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
85001411 Jun 19, 2025 IL 3 I-355
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2915746 · 1FUJHLDR9LLLV3694
0 — No
84683002 May 13, 2025 IL 2 il-i-55-n/b-@-bollingbrook-scale
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 2909897 · 3HAEUMMN9LL867707
0 — No
84682679 May 13, 2025 IL 1 ARSENAL AND FRONTAGE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2915740 · 1FUJHLDR3LLLV3688
0 — No
84131099 Mar 12, 2025 IL 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Frt
IN 2927463 · 1FUJGEDR3KLKD9408
0 — No
82910774 Oct 11, 2024 IL 2 I-294 SB
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Frt
IN 2915743 · 1FUJHLDR3LLLV3691
0 — No
81785314 May 31, 2024 IL 2 I-294 NB
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2915739 · 1FUJHLDR1LLLV3687
1 393.9(a) No
81604644 May 14, 2024 IL 1 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IL 22193L · 3ALACXFC1KDKG0682
1 393.9(a) No
81074304 Mar 8, 2024 IL 3 I-80 E/B
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Frt
IN 2915744 · 1FUJHLDR5LLLV3692
1 393.60(c) No
80288750 Nov 29, 2023 IL 1 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2915746 · 1FUJHLDR9LLLV3694
3 392.2, 393.47(e), 393.95(a) No
79979824 Sep 27, 2023 IL 3 il-018---bolingbrook---i-55-n/b
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IL 169628H · 3ALACWFC0KDKG0683
0 — No
78506843 Apr 26, 2023 IL 2 I-90 EB
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Fret
IN 2915746 · 1FUJHLDR9LLLV3694
1 393.23 Yes
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
ILX003616501 Nov 8, 2024 IL 0 1 No No Injury
ILU150289517 Aug 30, 2018 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX000805895 May 22, 2017 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0002006660 Jun 16, 2010 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC444451
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC444451 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST S 2317635 91X $750,000 Dec 6, 2023 On file ACTIVE
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA S2195675 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2015 Dec 27, 2023 CANCELLED
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA S2195675 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2015 Dec 6, 2023 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP13045A BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2014 Oct 1, 2015 REPLACED
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY Z35726 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2007 Oct 1, 2014 REPLACED
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY Z35726 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2007 May 14, 2007 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 46-970563-00 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2006 May 14, 2007 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN441100 BIPD/Primary — Sep 28, 2004 Oct 1, 2006 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4725940-3 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2004 Sep 28, 2004 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4725940-2 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2003 Jul 30, 2004 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4725940-1 BIPD/Primary — Nov 18, 2002 Jul 30, 2003 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 27, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
  2. Dec 7, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Dec 6, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
  4. Oct 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Oct 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. May 14, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. May 14, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Oct 5, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Oct 1, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Sep 28, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Aug 2, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Jul 30, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jul 30, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Feb 6, 2003
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ARSENAL AND FRONTAGE IL 1 0
I-294 NB IL 1 0
I-294 SB IL 1 0
I-355 IL 1 0
I-80 E/B IL 1 0
I-90 EB IL 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.23 Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC

Is LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1067331 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC's safety rating? ▾
LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC had? ▾
12 roadside inspections are on file for LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 12 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC based? ▾
LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1395 E IRVING PARK RD, ITASCA, Illinois 60143. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC have valid operating authority? ▾
LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC operate? ▾
LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC self-reports 11 power units and 9 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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