LM TRANS INC
USDOT 1932538 • 1415 N BRAND BLVD STE E, GLENDALE, CA, 91202
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-690207 | REVOKED | Sep 7, 2011 | Feb 4, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM91PL000055-00 | ON FILE | Mar 7, 2026 | Mar 7, 2026 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81005139 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81005139 | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81005139 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71007604 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2024 | Apr 28, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71007604 | REPLACED | Apr 28, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71007604 | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22102376 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2023 | Apr 28, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22102376 | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP81508 00 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2022 | Apr 28, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP81508 00 | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 50173001 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2020 | Apr 27, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP43078 00 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2019 | Apr 27, 2020 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT001677-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2018 | Apr 27, 2019 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-94195-02 | REPLACED | Apr 21, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-94195-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2018 | Jun 26, 2018 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-94195-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2017 | Apr 21, 2018 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-94195-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2016 | Apr 21, 2017 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AST0000213 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2015 | Apr 21, 2016 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTG6625 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2014 | Apr 12, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN108957 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2012 | Jun 25, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN084317 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2011 | Dec 3, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN043729 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN043729 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2010 | Apr 25, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN043729 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2010 | Oct 19, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN006802 | CANCELLED | Sep 3, 2009 | Aug 12, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CM91PL000055-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2026 | Mar 7, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81005139 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81005139 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81005139 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71007604 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71007604 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71007604 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22102376 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2024 | Apr 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22102376 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81508 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81508 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 50173001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2022 | Apr 27, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP43078 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2020 | Apr 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT001677-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2019 | Apr 27, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-94195-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2018 | Jun 26, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-94195-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-94195-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2018 | Apr 21, 2018 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-94195-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2017 | Apr 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AST0000213 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2016 | Apr 21, 2016 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG6625 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2015 | Apr 12, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN108957 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2013 | Jun 25, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN084317 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2012 | Dec 3, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN043729 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN043729 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2011 | Apr 25, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN043729 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2010 | Oct 19, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN006802 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2010 | Aug 12, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-690207 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-690207 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-690207 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-690207 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (19 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC690207 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 10, 2026 | — | Unknown |
| MC690207 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2025 |
| MC690207 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2025 |
| MC690207 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2025 |
| MC690207 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2024 |
| MC690207 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2024 |
| MC690207 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2023 |
| MC690207 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2022 |
| MC690207 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2022 |
| MC690207 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2019 |
| MC690207 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2018 |
| MC690207 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2017 |
| MC690207 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2016 |
| MC690207 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 24, 2015 | REVOKED | Feb 4, 2026 |
| MC690207 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 25, 2014 | REVOKED | Apr 20, 2015 |
| MC690207 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 2, 2011 | REVOKED | Jul 1, 2013 |
| MC690207 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2011 |
| MC690207 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2010 |
| MC690207 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 18, 2009 | REVOKED | Sep 7, 2011 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2010 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | Aug 6, 2010 |
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
3 states • 55 inspections
Violation Summary (117 violations from 55 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 5 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 4 | 4 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM | 395.8F12-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D7-HOSF | 395.8D7-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TSV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8H5-HOSM | 395.8H5-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45A-MCEM | No medical exam certificate | 1 | 1 | 6 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BAR | Air Brake - Leaking air tank | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (55 inspections)
Showing 50 of 55
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FONTANA | 34.066331 / -117.478071 | ...921274 | LM TRANS INC |
| Dec 22, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ANGELES | WEST 54TH/S NORMANDIE | ...186819 | LM TRANS INC |
| Aug 6, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN FERNANDO | 34.289179/-118.466818 | ...217413 | LM TRANS INC |
| Jan 13, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELOY | I-10@M210 | ...971650 | LM TRANS INC |
| Feb 22, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ANGELES | RT5/500ft S of PENROSE ST | ...308134 | LM TRANS INC |
| Jan 22, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | RT210 EB/300ft W POLK ST | ...208734 | LM TRANS INC |
| Nov 15, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events