LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC

USDOT 1785341 Active PRIVATE PROPERTY Conditional rated Company officer: PAUL D LUCAS Company officer 2: MICHAEL LUCAS General Freight Other (LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES) Based in INDIAN TRAIL, NC Grade C · 65
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

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  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Company officer: PAUL D LUCAS
Company officer 2: MICHAEL LUCAS
Cargo: General Freight, Other (LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES)
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TruckCodex risk summary — LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC (USDOT 1785341)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): PAUL D LUCAS (Company officer); MICHAEL LUCAS (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1785341/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade C

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

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

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

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 14.8% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 58.3% vs peer median 18.2% (worse). n=10466 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional 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: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1785341
In FMCSA records since Jun 24, 2008 (~18y)
Company officer PAUL D LUCAS
Company officer 2 MICHAEL LUCAS
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
General Freight, Other (LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES)
Fleet size 95 units
Drivers 68
Annual mileage 875,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
3124 RIDGE RD
INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1785341
In FMCSA records since Jun 24, 2008 (~18y)
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 875,000 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 58.3% vs 23.4% +34.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14.8% vs 6.7% +8.1 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.77 vs 1.80 -0.03
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 36 0 0
Trucks 94 0 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 0 0
Tow-away 1 0 1 2
Crash reports 1 0 1 2

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 37 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 26 26 0
OOS inspections 5 6 0
OOS percentage 19.23% 23.08%
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
95
Drivers
68
Inspections
37
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
58.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
4 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC is a motor carrier based in INDIAN TRAIL, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1785341. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 95 power units and 68 drivers, with 37 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 58.3%. 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 95 power units and 68 drivers, based in Indian Trail, NC. Across 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

25 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 178% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (14) and SC (11), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

28.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (47.1% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLIRP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 95 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 68 drivers; Mack, Freightliner, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 58.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

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

Compared against 10,466 ACTIVE carriers operating 47–143 power units (±50% of this carrier's 95 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
14.8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.4%
Median across 10,466 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +13.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
58.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
18.2%
Median across 10,466 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +40.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

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

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 16 3 18.8% Jun 16, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 10 5 50.0% Apr 30, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 18
Freightliner 5
Ford 4
Dorsey Tra 3
Mikw 3
Chevrolet 2
Dors 2
Mack Truck 2
Courier 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 5 1.40 1 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 1 0.05 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 11 8.25 8 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 (37 rows) View all 37 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88159928 Jun 16, 2026 NC 3
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87816208 May 9, 2026 NC 1
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 391.41(a), 396.17C Yes
87723259 Apr 30, 2026 SC 2 MAYESVILLE SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 75G-TAOW, 2-SLLEWG2 Yes
86685093 Dec 30, 2025 NC 2
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.106B, 393.9H, 393.9 Yes
86312215 Nov 11, 2025 NC 2 nc-stanly-county,-nc-24
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86294528 Nov 10, 2025 SC 2 PAGELAND SC
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
3 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP Yes
85876751 Sep 24, 2025 SC 3 PAGELAND SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWG2 No
85469660 Aug 11, 2025 NC 3 US74
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85160818 Jul 8, 2025 SC 3 PAGELAND SC
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-SLLTR, 392.2-SLLIRP No
84982631 Jun 18, 2025 SC 2 ROCK HILL SC
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
7 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.43DBMA, 393.100B-C Yes
84811771 May 29, 2025 SC 3 FORT MILL SC
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIRP No
84714862 May 19, 2025 SC 2 PAGELAND SC
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWG1 No
84577744 May 2, 2025 SC 3 PAGELAND SC
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLIRP No
84242355 Mar 27, 2025 NC 3 nc-i-85-sb-@-lower-connector
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2RG, 392.2UCR No
84079205 Mar 9, 2025 NC 3 US601S
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83956256 Feb 24, 2025 NC 3
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2RG No
83818865 Feb 7, 2025 SC 2 FORT MILL SC
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 393.130B-CHVE, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLIRP Yes
83671763 Jan 21, 2025 NC 3 I-85 SB NEAR MM 58
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83658275 Jan 20, 2025 NC 3 nc-cabarrus-county,-i-85-southbou
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83385932 Dec 13, 2024 SC 2 FORT MILL SC
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
9 393.130C-CHVE, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSR Yes
83251850 Nov 25, 2024 NC 3 I 85
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83133784 Nov 11, 2024 NC 1 US INTERSTATE
GM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Chevrolet
7 391.41A, 383.23A2, 393.75A1 Yes
82630817 Sep 10, 2024 NC 2 US INTERSTATE
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2, 393.30 No
82572183 Sep 3, 2024 NC 3 UNION
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82572115 Sep 3, 2024 NC 3 I 85
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NC0108420502 Mar 4, 2026 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0107948023 Dec 3, 2024 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0106770961 Nov 16, 2021 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0102383063 Aug 8, 2008 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 5 0
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 1 1
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.9(a)(2) Failing to secure vehicle equipment Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.100(b) Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.30 Improper battery installation Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.43(d) No or defective automatic trailer brake Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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  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.
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  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 LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC

Is LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1785341 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 LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC's safety rating?
LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC had?
37 roadside inspections are on file for LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE 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 LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC's out-of-service rate?
LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC's peak out-of-service rate is 58.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC based?
LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3124 RIDGE RD, INDIAN TRAIL, North Carolina 28079. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC have valid operating authority?
LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC operate?
LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC self-reports 95 power units and 68 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 LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC had any crashes?
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for LUCAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE 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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