LOZAR INC
USDOT 1644876 • 5105 TOLLVIEW DRIVE SUITE #295, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL, 60008
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-781920 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 5, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA985246220 | ON FILE | Aug 17, 2024 | May 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA985246220 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2024 | May 3, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN350546 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2023 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0038445001 | REPLACED | May 21, 2015 | May 21, 2023 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025679 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2014 | May 21, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025110 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2013 | May 21, 2014 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0054390 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2012 | May 21, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA985246220 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2025 | May 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA985246220 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2025 | May 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN350546 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0038445001 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2023 | May 21, 2023 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025679 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2015 | May 21, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025110 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2014 | May 21, 2014 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0054390 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2013 | May 21, 2013 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC781920 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2025 |
| MC781920 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2024 |
| MC781920 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 22, 2015 |
| MC781920 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 22, 2014 |
| MC781920 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 22, 2013 |
| MC781920 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 30, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
21 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (44 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-ML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DIPWD | Driver - Improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (33 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ADDISON TWP | I-290 WESTBOUND | ...218018 | LOZAR INC |
| Mar 26, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLUMBIA (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...555781 | LOZAR |
| Mar 5, 2024 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | POINTS | SPRINGFIELD PIKE | ...427061 | LOZAR INC |
| Jan 24, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2017 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2015 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records