LITEHOUSE INC
USDOT 229897 • 1109 N ELLA AVE, SANDPOINT, ID, 83864
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI93004307 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 104 320 007 | ON FILE | Jun 6, 2004 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | S-43 MXX80615091 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 1995 | Feb 1, 2003 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI97909542 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2007 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 97900087 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2004 | Apr 5, 2007 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 97900087 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2004 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 104 320 007 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2004 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PKG 110899857 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 1992 | Sep 29, 2004 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PKG 110899857 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1992 | Sep 9, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUA 110899860 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1992 | Mar 1, 1995 |
| RELIANCE INSURANCE CO/UNITED PACIFIC INSURANC | SURETY | 53 57 06 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 1984 | Nov 7, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 104 320 007 | SURETY | Oct 31, 2013 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 104 320 007 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI93004307 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI97909542 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97900087 | CARGO | Apr 5, 2007 | Apr 5, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97900087 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2007 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | PKG 110899857 | CARGO | Sep 29, 2004 | Sep 29, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | PKG 110899857 | CARGO | Sep 9, 2004 | Sep 9, 2004 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE INSURANCE CO/UNITED PACIFIC INSURANC | 53 57 06 | SURETY | Nov 7, 2003 | Nov 7, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | S-43 MXX80615091 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2003 | Feb 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BUA 110899860 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1995 | Mar 1, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-174433 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC174433 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Oct 7, 2004 | — | Unknown |
| MC174433 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2004 |
| MC174433 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 4, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC174433 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 4, 1985 | REVOKED | Jan 2, 2004 |
| MC174433 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 21, 1984 | — | 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
27 states • 124 inspections
Violation Summary (70 violations from latest 100 of 124 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:387.301(b) | 387.301(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | 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 (124 inspections)
Showing 50 of 124
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENSBORO | 73 | ...616282 | LITEHOUSE INC |
| Apr 26, 2024 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PONDERAY | US 95 IC 475 NB OFF RAMP | ...658973 | LITEHOUSE INC |
| Oct 17, 2023 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAYDEN | LANCASTER | ...631971 | LITEHOUSE INC |
| Sep 14, 2023 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +47.0234 -114.3898 | ...309029 | LITEHOUSE INC |
| Jan 19, 2022 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | +45.9385 -112.4565 | ...632340 | LITEHOUSE INC |
| Aug 30, 2021 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TUMWATER | I-5*095.00 | ...904525 | LITEHOUSE INC |
| Apr 1, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPOKANE | WELLESLEY AVE/VALLEY SPRINGS RD | ...904522 | LITEHOUSE INC |
| Jan 25, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Spokane | I-90*264.80 | ...258481 | LITEHOUSE INC |
| Apr 17, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2019 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2016 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2015 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2011 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2010 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2008 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2008 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2005 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2003 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 1, 1996 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events